Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany

[ad_1] Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. The incident which involved a lorry saw the Nigerian international forward rushed to hospital on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old had scored in Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday but ended up in a collision with damages worth up to £167,000. Boniface posted a video of the damaged car on his Instagram Stories on Sunday. The video showed one of his hands dripping […]

October 21, 2024 2

Africa

African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

October 21, 2024

News

South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant – South African News Briefs – October 17, 2024

[ad_1] Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant In a bold stride towards modern urbanization, President Cyril Ramaphosa's vision for the Lanseria Smart City is taking shape, reports IOL. Set to break ground later this month, a cutting-edge water treatment plant will serve as the cornerstone of this development, with a capacity to produce 2 megalitres of water per day. This facility, with a budget exceeding R320 million, aims to tackle the region's infrastructure challenges while minimizing […]

October 17, 2024 1

News

South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims – South African News Briefs – October 16, 2024

[ad_1] Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has expressed frustration over media reports claiming he took an extravagant trip to the Paris Olympics, costing taxpayers R800,000, reports EWN. The expense was disclosed in a parliamentary response from his department. McKenzie clarified that the trip, which also included eight officials at a total cost of R1.8 million, was for official meetings to benefit South Africa. He said that he attended six meetings in Paris, visited […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

[ad_1] Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to cater to rising demand during the peak holiday season. The national carrier has announced two more weekly night flights to the US, seven new flights to Zanzibar, and further expansion across several African and international routes. Starting from December 5, 2024, Kenya Airways will offer two additional flights per week from Nairobi to New […]

October 15, 2024 1

News

Nigerian Travellers Elated As Neos Begins Lagos-Milan Flight

[ad_1] The long awaited flight between Nigeria and Italy has become a reality as Italian flag carrier, Neos Airline has announced commencement of direct flight service between Lagos and Milan end of October. Milan is Italian business nerve centre, known for its awe-inspiring fashion industry; landmarks like Milan Cathedral, La Scala, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and refined and delicious cuisine, hence the choice of the city as destination from Lagos. The airline will operate the route using a […]

October 14, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Daisy Mtukudzi Involved in an Accident

[ad_1] Daisy Mtukudzi was involved in an accident at the Warren Park roundabout on Thursday morning. According to sources the accident, involved a haulage truck and Daisy's new Toyota Fortuner which she was gifted by Sir Wicknell last week. An image showing Daisy at the scene of the accident has since gone viral on social media. [ad_2] Source link

October 11, 2024 1

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Nigeria: As Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria

[ad_1] After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airlines, Adnan Kazim, said: "This has been a long-awaited moment, and we are excited to resume operations to […]

October 4, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG

[ad_1] Warri — The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The items donated to the beneficiary schools were submersible pumping machines, overhead tanks, generating set, overhead tanks, desks, white boards and markers, exercise books for pupils and jotters for teachers. The beneficiaries were Nana Primary School, Ikengbuwa Primary School and Ogiame Primary School, all […]

October 2, 2024 1

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