News Nigeria: Drama At Lagos Airport As Passengers Disrupts Airline’s Operations [ad_1] "The computers were disconnected and vandalised, while some of the attendants we.re severely beaten by the passengers," an attendant at the airport told PREMIUM TIMES Frustrated passengers of Dana Airline, on Monday, vandalised the check-in counter facility belonging to the airline over repeated flight delays and cancellation. The passengers disrupted the airline's operations after long hours of waiting at the Murtala Muhammed Airport wing 2 ( MMA2) in Lagos. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 6 […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Seiji Ozawa’s boundless experiment – The Japan Times [ad_1] It was Sept. 6, 2008, when I saw Seiji Ozawa on stage for the first time. It was at the concert space that is now known as Kissei Bunka Hall in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. I took my seat near the back, the lights dimmed and there he was at the podium. His performance was magnetic.For years, I had only ever seen this legendary conductor on television, but the way […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
Entertainment Rwanda: Prosper Nkomezi to Launch Two Gospel Albums After Four Years [ad_1] Renowned gospel musician Prosper Nkomezi has announced that he will release two albums 'Nzakingura' (I Will Open) and 'Nyigisha' (Teach Me) in a single concert on May 12, marking his first major performance since 2019. Known for popular songs like 'Nzayivuga,' 'Humura,' and 'Nzayivuga among others, Nkomezi will add the two albums to his list from which he looks forward to cementing talent and spiritual devotion. ALSO READ: Nkomezi on his journey to gospel stardom Nkomezi told the New […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
News Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon – I Can’t Believe We Won, Says Cote d’Ivoire Coach [ad_1] Emerse Fae, coach of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, says he still finds it hard to believe that his team won Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Fae, at the post-match press conference, said he was overwhelmed by the great feeling of guiding the Elephants to glory on home soil. Cote d'Ivoire came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at a packed Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe on Sunday evening. The man who took over from […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News South Africa: Broos Proud of Bafana Bafana After Bronze Medal [ad_1] South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he was proud of his players after they edged Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast. Bafana had lost on spot-kicks to Nigeria in the semifinals but rallied to leave west Africa with a medal and underline their potential as a side. It was the best finish for the COSAFA region at the finals since Zambia took gold […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
Entertainment Rwanda: New Festival to Position Kigali As a Global Cultural Hub [ad_1] From February 16 — 25, more than 200 artistes from 25 nations will convene in Kigali for the inaugural edition of 'Kigali Triennial Festival', a celebration of African arts and culture that aims to position the Rwandan capital as a global cultural hub. The Kigali Triennial, which will take place every three years, is jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Arts in collaboration with the City of Kigali and the Rwanda Arts Initiative. Under the theme "Where […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
News Kenyan, African Airlines Expected to Carry 98 Million Passengers in 2024 [ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan airlines and other African carriers are expected to carry nearly 100 million passengers this year as demand is projected to rise. The latest data from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) shows that airlines on the continent will ferry 98 million passengers in 2024. Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines has exceeded the 2019 level. Regarding cargo, 149.6 million kilograms were moved to and from Africa in November 2023, among which African airlines represented 30.8 […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Chinese convict escapes from hospital in Ghana [ad_1] A Chinese convict who is serving a one-year jail term for theft in Ghana, has escaped. Wang Xiao absconded while receiving medical care at a hospital in the capital, Accra. He was being held at the Nsawam Prison in the south of the country. Officials of the Ghana Prisons Service say he reported being sick last Wednesday and was taken to a nearby hospital. But he escaped from the […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Ethiopia: Hope fades as operation to rescue trapped miners enters day four [ad_1] Hope is fading as an operation to save over 20 miners trapped in northern Ethiopia enters the fourth day without any success. The over 20 artisanal miners were trapped in the Delanta district while searching for opal gemstones. It is however not clear the exact number of individuals trapped, and the challenging terrain has made rescue efforts difficult. Hundreds of locals are trying to dig openings for the miners, […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Darvish says rivalry with Ohtani’s Dodgers is growing [ad_1] PEORIA, Arizona – San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish said Monday he hopes his team can perform better than Shohei Ohtani's retooled Los Angeles Dodgers in the upcoming season.The two National League West teams will open the season with a two-game series from March 20 in Seoul, where Ohtani may make his Dodgers debut amid the hype around South Korean national hero Kim Ha Seong who plays in the […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1