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The goat is now a celebrity -how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral

Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

BBC News17 Aug 2026, 11:38 pmUpdated 6d ago1 min readAfricaAfrica

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The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral

Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

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Source: BBC News. Published 17 Aug 2026, 11:38 pm.

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