Kale’s rise through the ranks was nothing short of extraordinary. By 1990, she had already become a colonel and the deputy commander of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps. Her leadership and expertise were soon recognized with a promotion to brigadier-general, making her the first female general in West Africa. But Kale didn’t stop there.
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Nigerian Entrepreneur Ibukun Olubiyi Launches Ottawa’s First Chick-fil-A
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIbukun Olubiyi, a dynamic entrepreneur with roots in Nigeria, has made a significant mark in Canada’s capital by opening the first-ever Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Paris Olympics ’24 :D’Tigress Make History, Advance to Quarterfinals
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGD’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, has made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team secured their spot with a thrilling 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.
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Paris Olympics 2024: D’Tigress Triumph Over Australia in Debut Game
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAfrican champions D’Tigress, the Nigerian national basketball team, started their Paris Olympic Games campaign on a winning note by defeating the highly-fancied Australian team 75-62. This victory marks only their second win ever at the Olympic Games and stands as a testament to their resilience and skill.
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Intron Health Raises $1.6 Million to Transform Healthcare with AI Innovations.
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn a significant development for the African healthcare sector, Nigerian AI startup Intron Health has successfully raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round.
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Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flag-Bearer for the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, Opeyori, as Team Captain
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn 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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Nigerian Doctor, Fola David, Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Drawing
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGDr. Fola David, known for his exceptional skill in hyper-realistic art, embarked on this ambitious project on July 16. He aimed to create a piece that would not only break records but also celebrate the diverse cultures of Nigeria. By the fourth day of his endeavor, David had already surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters set by Ravi Soni from India.
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New Olubadan: Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Crowned as 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn a historic and culturally rich ceremony, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin was crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday.
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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…