58 Countries Back Okonjo-Iweala for Second Term as DG
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58 Countries Back Okonjo-Iweala for Second Term as DG
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has received support from 58 nations to continue her tenure as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation….
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Nigerian Youth Leader, Anthonia Folashade Leads Demand for Digital Revolution in W/Africa
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Paul Kagame Wins Rwanda’s Election Again by 99%
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Culture & Lifestyle
FG Reintegrates 190 Stranded Nigerians from UAE
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Toyosi Etim-Effiong Joins Advisory Board of MWANKOM
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POLITICS
President Joe Biden Announces Withdrawal from Presidential Election
United States President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Mr. Biden’s decision came four months before…
Paul Kagame Wins Rwanda’s Election Again by 99%
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Paul Kagame Wins Rwanda’s Election Again by 99%
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Technology
Team Nigeria shines at the La Grande Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.![]()
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Despite a downpour, Team Nigeria arrived in style, led by flagbearer, Tobi Amusan, and general captain, Anuoluwapo Opeyori.![]()
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In a unique twist, the opening ceremony is being held outside of a stadium, utilising the city's iconic landmarks such as the Austerlitz Bridge, Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, and Eiffel Tower.![]()
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The teams will embark on a four-mile boat cruise along the Seine River, passing through these notable structures.![]()
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A total of 88 Team Nigeria athletes, comprising 63 women and 25 men, will compete in 12 sports at the Paris Olympics.![]()
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The 2024 Games, which will run from July 26 to August 11, will feature 10,714 athletes from 206 countri#olympics2024parisPa#OLYMPICS2024s#Olympicsmpics
French-Malian singer, Aya Nakamura, takes the stage at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.![]()
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She opens the ceremony alongside Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and other artistes.![]()
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#ayanakamura #ParisOlympics #OLYMPICS2024 #blueprintafric
Flag Bearer, Tobi Amusan, and Captain of team Nigeria, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, are ready for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 🇳🇬 ![]()
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Good luck, team Nigeria!![]()
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#OLYMPICS2024 #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics #TobiAmusan #anuoluwapoopeyori #blueprintafric
Adekunle Gold, Simi, and their daughter, Deja, sing “Fight for you” off Adekunle Gold’s debut album, 'Gold'. ![]()
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Adekunle Gold earlier celebrated the album turning 8-years-old via his social media handles.![]()
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This is so beautiful ❤️![]()
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#AdekunleGold #Simi #BlueprintAfric
The Paris 2024 Olympics officially kicks off today! ![]()
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Here are 9 well-decorated African athletes you should watch out for at the world event.![]()
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The South Sudan basketball team 🇸🇸 is no exception as we are also rooting for the team.![]()
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From July 26 to August 11, Paris is back in the spotlight, celebrating its third time hosting the Summer Games.![]()
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The opening ceremony will begin at 19:30 France local time. ![]()
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Paris previously hosted the Olympics event in 1900 and 1924. 🇫🇷 ![]()
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Let the games begin!![]()
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#OLYMPICS2024 #Paris2024 #blueprintafric
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Why We Love Kelechi Amadi Obi
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