Rabat provides an elegant and historic location right on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. Witnessing such a combination of ancient ruins, royal television stations, architectural masterpieces, and many other examples from various periods makes Rabat unique. If you have an interest in all things history, culture, and heritage, Rabat has the best historical places […]
Shiro Lagos has been gradually earning a name as one of the city’s most elegant places to eat. This top, tier Pan, Asian restaurant situated in the luxurious Oniru Estate offers a menu that blends Japanese, Thai, and wider Asian influences, thus attracting not only food enthusiasts but also celebrities and corporate clients. In fact, […]
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed five (5) Co-operation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, in different sectors of their respective economies, aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries. The agreements were signed on Monday, 18th November, 2019, after the President of the […]
Online retailer Jumia Technologies, often called “the Amazon of Africa”, said it suspended its e-commerce platform activities in Cameroon on Monday because it is not suitable for the country. Its shares have tumbled from its Wall Street initial public offering price of 14.50 dollars in April, hitting a record low of 5.10 dollars on Monday […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Sunday, November 17, 2019, for a visit to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and the United Kingdom. “At the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, President Akufo-Addo is in Abu Dhabi […]
Aviation authorities in Frankfurt said a collision between two passenger jets on the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport caused damage but left no one injured. The Korean Air Boeing and Air Namibia Airbus planes hit each other shortly after both landed at the airport on Saturday evening. The German news agency DPA reported that the German […]
Samsung Nigeria said the highly anticipated foldable device is a hit with Nigerians as the first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales on Friday in Lagos. The company said that it was currently working on increasing stock levels to keep up with demand, adding that even after a delayed-release, there was an […]
Nelson Mandela was from South Africa but his influence was felt on a global scale, little wonder he is classified a global political and diplomatic icon. On Wednesday November 14, a statue of the former South African president was unveiled in the Cuban capital, Havana. In his lifetime, Mandela lauded the Cuban revolution as an […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday approved a historic vaccine to combat Ebola virus. The drug called, Ervebo and manufactured by MERCK pharmaceuticals had until now been used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, as an experimental vaccine to the latest outbreak in the country’s east. The global health outfit said there is […]
More than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, Zimbabwe’s parks agency said on Tuesday, and a mass relocation of animals is planned to ease congestion. Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesman Tinashe Farawo said at least 200 elephants have died in vast Hwange National Park alone since October and other parks […]
Rich in nature, culture, food and adventure-fuelled activities, the African continent has over the years become more than just a safari destination for international tourists. And with South Africa recently nailing a spot on the Lonely Planet’s Best Value Holiday destinations for 2020 for the Cape Winelands, it’s been confirmed that safari is but one […]
ZimParks has defended selling elephants, a move that made international headlines a few days ago, saying there was elephant overpopulation at Hwange National Park and it was now a nightmare to get water and food for all of them the Chronicle reports. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Farawo said they had to sell the elephants because they […]
Pope Francis on Saturday formally announced the appointment of a priest of Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese, Revd Fr. Stephen Beba as “Chaplains to His Holiness” with the title of Monsignor. His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja, made the announcement during the 25th Priestly Anniversary of the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi, Most Revd Wilfred Anagbe, […]
Chief Executive Officer of social media platform Twitter arrived in Nigeria on Thursday evening for a working visit.“So grateful to finally be in Nigeria,” he posted on his Twitter handle. He arrived with other Twitter executives to Lagos and had dinner with “some new friends” on his arrival.A tech based news outlet said speculations remained […]
International rights group, Human Rights Watch,HRW; have welcomed a recent move by the United States to push the Cameroonian government to act on human rights abuses especially among its security forces.According to a statement by their Central African researcher, Ilaria Allegrozzi stressed that despite Washington’s move, there was the need for more global action on […]
Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has appointed a Nigerian, Uduak-Joe Ntuk, as the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, responsible for managing the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). DOGGR uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation and permanent closure of energy resource wells. The division prioritises protecting the public […]
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has released the Census results indicating that Kenya’s population is 47.6 million. The results were released on Monday by KNBS director general Zachary Mwangi. The Census was conducted from August 24 to 31. Mwangi said the population grew to 47, 564,296. The population grew by 47.6 per cent compared […]
Siya Kolisi, became the first black captain of the South African rugby team, the springboks; to lead them to a world cup title. He led his charges out a the Yokohama International Stadium in Japan where the competition was taking place. In the end, his team thrashed opponents England to win the title for the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held talks with King Salman in Riyadh, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership especially in the areas of oil and gas for the development of both countries. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement, said that the two leaders met on the sidelines of the second […]
