Air Peace acquires new B737-800 aircraft
He added: “Configured with 189 economy class seats, the B737-800NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes. “The aircraft features a spacious cabin layout, generous overhead storage, advanced avionics,…
Ebola: WHO records 1,000 suspected cases, 220 deaths in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday hinted at nearly 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola, and 220 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While seeking local remedies against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
FAAN rallies stakeholders on airport security, judicial coordination
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to strengthen security enforcement and judicial coordination across the nation’s airports. FAAN warned that offences committed within airport facilities pose serious risks to passenger confidence and national security.At a high-level stakeholders’…
Nike Teams Up With Slawn for a Nigerian-Inspired 2026 Collection feat. Jay-Jay Okocha & Patience Ozokwo
Nike and London-based artist Slawn unveil their 2026 Nigerian-inspired lifestyle collection ahead of its summer release. The campaign features football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and veteran actress Patience Ozokwo modeling the custom graphic jerseys and outerwear. The collection itself translates…
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Fifa to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Leopards are returning to football’s…
Ghana welcomes Pope’s apology over Catholic Church’s role in slavery
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery, describing it as an “act of moral courage” that was important in the global pursuit of “truth, human dignity and justice”. Ghana has welcomed Pope…
Nigeria FA confirm death of former Southampton, Antwerp forward Victor Udoh
The Nigeria Football Federation expressed shock on Tuesday over the death of Victor Udoh, the 21-year-old forward who played for Antwerp and Southampton, after the young footballer was found dead in Abuja. “We are shocked and saddened beyond words that…
Nigerians Lament As Cooking Gas Hits N2,000 Per Kg
Many Nigerians have expressed concern over the sharp increase in the price of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as the product now sells for as high as N2,000 per kilogramme in some parts of the country….
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning. The BBC saw dozens of buses chartered by the Ghanaian embassy dropping off passengers at Johannesburg’s…
Burkina Faso expels Bill Gates Foundation from its territory
Burkina Faso expels Bill Gates Foundation from its territory Burkina Faso’s military government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, has permanently closed Target Malaria, a genetically modified mosquito research project supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The program had…