Month December 2024

20-year-old LASU Student Wins BSMA Beauty Pageant

A 20-year-old Zoology student of Lagos State University, Mautin Peter, has emerged as the winner of the Badagry Social Media Awards (BSMA) beauty queen competition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the first runner-up in the competition was…

Israeli Soldiers Set Fire To Last Hospital In Northern Gaza

  THE Israeli military burnt the hospital and caused significant destruction to the majority of the Kamal Adwan’s wards after a raid, described as horrific by the locals, reports said. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that Israel’s military has taken dozens…

Op-Ed: Africa’s Aviation Crisis – Time To Soar?

TO attend the Africa Transport Forum in Côte d’Ivoire this October, Zimbabwe’s deputy minister for transport and infrastructure development embarked on a circuitous journey: a flight from Harare to Dubai, then a layover before touching down in Accra, Ghana, en…

Africa’s Top Four Most Beautiful Nations Unveiled

AFRICA, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures, is home to countless wonders. Travel experts have highlighted four standout countries that epitomise the continent’s charm and allure, combining natural splendour with rich heritage. Egypt: ancient marvels and coastal escapes Egypt remains…

Africa’s $8.9bn Rail Revolution: 60 Cities, 1,243 miles

AFRICA is embarking on an unprecedented railway transformation, with billions being invested to modernise the continent’s rail infrastructure. The ambitious African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) seeks to link major cities and commercial hubs, unlocking a new era of trade and economic…

Nigeria Rejects Niger’s Claims of Collusion With France

DIPLOMATIC tensions between Nigeria and Niger deepened after Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to undermine his junta-led administration. In a Christmas Day interview, Tchiani claimed that France was aligning with militant groups…

Senegal to Shut down All Foreign Military Bases

IN a historic shift, Senegal has declared its intention to shut down all foreign military bases, a move seen as asserting national independence and sovereignty. Although no timeline has been provided for the withdrawal, the announcement signals a significant geopolitical…