In a significant announcement by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with the Federal Sports Ministry, Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has been named Nigeria’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The ceremony, set to take place on the River Seine on Friday, July 26, 2024, will mark the official start of the much-anticipated Games.
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Farooq Oreagba Becomes Honorary Ambassador by National Council for Arts and Culture
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGThe National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has bestowed the title of Honorary…
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Nigerian Military Promotes First Female Officer Trained at UK Academy to Lieutenant
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn another military landmark achievement, Second Lieutenant Oluchukwu Owowoh has been promoted to the…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the historic appointment of Yetunde Longe as the first female secretary of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Longe, who is an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
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Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed: First Female Air Force Commander
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGWith this appointment, Maj. Gen Fatuma Ahmed joins the ranks of esteemed military leaders, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of women in Kenya’s armed forces. Her extensive experience and distinguished service within the military make her an exemplary choice for this vital leadership role.
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Atawodi, currently serving as the Director of Product Management for Creator Experience and YouTube Studio at Google, brings a wealth of experience in communications and product strategy to her new role. Before her tenure at Google, she held key positions at Netflix and Uber, where she spearheaded product development and payment initiatives.
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Princess Owowoh Makes History at UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn a momentous occasion celebrated both in Nigeria and the global military community, Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu has etched her name in history as the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the esteemed United Kingdom’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).
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Arafat Bello-Osagie is a skilled Nigerian lawyer with a vast experience in corporate legal…
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Mo Abudu Appointed to Board of Directors of International Emmys
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGRenowned Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has been appointed to the International Emmys board…
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Phoebe Dami-Asolo Becomes Senior Operations Director of the Coca-Cola Company, Nigeria
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAfter making her mark in India as the Director of Franchise Operations for the…
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