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Nigeria: Second Anniversary – Why We Raised Standard of Air Travel – Valuejet

[ad_1] A domestic carrier, Valuejet, has justified its reason for raising the standard of air travel in Nigeria, saying affordable, reliable, and customer-centric travel experience is not a thing that should be compromised. Managing Director of the airline, Captain Dapo Majekodunmi, who urged Nigerians to explore the beauty and diversity of the country, said there were extraordinary centres suffering low patronage. Majekodunmi stated this as the carrier celebrated its two-year […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival – Obi, Onishe Rejoices Over Cultural Preservation

[ad_1] The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and the Onishe, Chief James Onwordi have commended the people of Ubulu-Uku for preserving their ancient culture. During the 2024 Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival, the Obi and Onishe expressed gratitude for the community's dedication to cultural preservation. "The festival, which ended on Saturday, September 2024, showcased the kingdom's rich cultural heritage, attracting spectators from neighboring towns, villages, and investors" The Onishe […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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South Korea military says ‘fully ready’ as drone tensions soar

[ad_1] Seoul – South Korea's military said Monday it was "fully ready" to respond after North Korea ordered troops on the border to prepare to fire, in an escalating dispute over drone flights to Pyongyang.The nuclear-armed North has accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital to drop propaganda leaflets filled with "inflammatory rumors and rubbish," and warned Sunday that if another drone was detected, it would consider it "a […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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Ruth Chepngetich’s marathon world record – stats and shoes behind Chicago time

[ad_1] Chepngetich has considerable history in the marathon, winning the world title in Qatar in 2019 and coming within 14 seconds of success in a previous world record attempt.However, her stark improvement against the clock has become more familiar in the 'supershoe' era.Between 1988 and 1998 the men’s marathon world record was unchanged.Now the breakthroughs are more regular and more significant.In a little over 10 years, the men’s mark has […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour

[ad_1] South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. The Women For Change advocacy group has urged the South African government and promoters to reconsider allowing the pop star to perform. The petition also demands that Home Affairs revoke Brown's visa and prevent him from performing in South Africa. Activists say his concert is […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson

[ad_1] STOCKHOLM – Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson won the 2024 Nobel economics prize "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles – Sports Minister Condemns the Actions of Libyan Authorities

[ad_1] The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has strongly condemned the recent actions of Libyan authorities, who held the Nigerian Super Eagles and their official's hostage at Al Abaq Airport. This incident occurred after the Nigerian aircraft, originally en route to Benghazi, was diverted to another city over a two-hour drive from the intended destination, just an hour before landing. This diversion caused significant distress to […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers – Super Eagles Opt to Boycott Libya Tie

[ad_1] With players refusing to play under these conditions, NFF officials are considering flying the team back home. The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have vowed to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, citing inhumane and despicable treatment by their hosts. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team's delegation remained stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: Super Eagles Threaten to Boycott Afcon Qualifier Match Against Libya

[ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed alleged maltreatment of the Nigeria's contingent for the match by the Libyan government officials who kept and refused to clear the entire team at the Al Abaq Airport, 12 hours after they landed. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday morning […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health

[ad_1] We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries. As leaders in health, we have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of our citizens, and we must do so equitably. No one should be left behind. We know this is a necessary investment to […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

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