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Gerard Pieterse goes back to the future to help UAE's Rugby World Cup bid
The National News
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Gerard Pieterse laughs at the idea that he looks a little older than the last time he was here. “A little bigger, more like,” he says, with a smile. Twelve years later, and around 3kms straight down Abdullah Omran Taryam Street, Pieterse is back...
SHOSHANA BRYEN: The Landscape Has Changed
The Daily Caller
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July 4, 2025
Israel is the undisputed regional Strong Horse. That is not to shortchange the U.S. contribution. With just 75 precision-guided munitions, including 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs, and a barrage of Tomahawk missiles, the U.S....
Tinubu Confers GCON Honour On Afreximbank President Oramah
The Will
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June 28, 2025
June 28, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Professor Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import...
Tinubu confers Oramah with Nigeria’s Second highest National honour
Business Day
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June 28, 2025
… Says Nigeria to launch Africa energy Bank with $5bn capital tomorrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday honour Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, with one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Grand Commander of the Order of the...
American Hope Tommy Paul Struggling as Injury Concerns Hit Hard at Wimbledon
Essentially Sports
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July 3, 2025
Tommy Paul had previously struggled a bit with an abdominal injury during the French Open. However, despite all the concerns surrounding his fitness levels, he still managed to reach the QF. But he was ruled out of the Queen’s Club Championships....
Tinubu Bestows Former Afreximbank’s Chairman Benedict Oramah With National Award
Oriental News Nigeria
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June 28, 2025
Joseph Bakare President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honor, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank for his outstanding contributions...
Etsu Nupe hosts colloquium on agriculture, unveils endowment fund
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 28, 2025
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, on Saturday, in Abuja, organised a ‘Colloquium on Agriculture’ and an Endowment Fund Launch of the Etsu Yahaya Abubakar Foundation. The one-day epochal...
Tinubu honours Afreximbank President Oramah with GCFR
National Accord Newspaper
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June 28, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Professor Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in recognition of his...
Antibacterial Activity of CuO Nanoparticles, Ethanolic Extract of Amphipterygium adstringens, and Their Combination Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Dove Medical Press
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June 23, 2025
Introduction The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in humans, livestock, and agriculture, along with self-medication and poor adherence to prescribed treatments, has significantly contributed to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in...
Mambilla: EFCC files fresh N31bn charge against ex-Power Minister Mamman, 7 others
The Sun Nigeria
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July 3, 2025
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a fresh criminal charge against the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, and seven others before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja,...
JNIM Attacks Across Mali; Biya Faces Challengers in Cameroon: Africa File, July 3, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributor: Miles Charles Key Takeaways: Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya is facing a...
Kidnappers machete victim during rescue operation in Suleja near Abuja
Daily Post
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June 28, 2025
A 45-year-old man, identified as Samuel John, was seriously injured with machetes by suspected kidnappers during a rescue operation in the Polosa area of Suleja, Niger State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, was revealed...
SEDC hails Oramah’s Afreximbank tenure, Tinubu’s GCON honour
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
The Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have congratulated Professor Benedict Oramah on his remarkable tenure as President and Chairman of Afreximbank and the conferment of the national honour of Grand Commander of...
SEDC Congratulates Oramah On Tenure Completion At Afreximbank, GCON Award
Leadership
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June 28, 2025
The Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have congratulated Professor Benedict Oramah on his remarkable tenure as President and Chairman of Afreximbank and the conferment of the national honour of Grand Commander of...
APC Chair: Al-Makura or Musa as zoning favours North-Central
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
In a surprise move on Friday, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje stepped down from his exalted position citing health reasons but observers of developments within the party say it goes beyond that....
How Tinubu’s foreign policy benefits the common man
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has redefined Nigeria’s foreign policy, not as an elite game of handshakes and photo-ops, but as a strategic extension of his domestic agenda to stabilise the economy, protect national...
Tinubu confers GCON title on outgoing Afrexim bank chief Benedict Oramah
Premium Times
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June 27, 2025
President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank, Benedict Oramah, for his outstanding...
Two Years Of Economic Paradox: Blackouts, Persistent Consumer Woes Characterise Ministers’ Performance
Daily Independent
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June 21, 2025
1 …Electricity Policy Ratified To Unlock $122.2bn Investment – Report …We’re Fighting Hunger In The Face of Challenges – Senator Kyari …Prof. Pate Introduced Comprehensive Strategy To Reverse Brain Drain In Health Sector – Experts As President...
APC Chairmanship: Al-Makura or Sen. Musa as zoning favours North-Central
News Diary Online
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June 28, 2025
By Aminu Garko In a surprise move on Friday, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje stepped down from his exalted position citing health reasons. But observers of developments...
Oramah: Tinubu confers GCON honours on outgoing AFREXIM chairman for outstanding leadership
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 27, 2025
President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honor, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank, Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, for his...