UK report on Air Peace
Earlier in the week, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, UK CAA, caused a stir with news that local airline operator, Air Peace, had breached certain safety regulations in the UK. Expectedly, there is rising belief among many that the…
Charly Boy under fire
Criticism has arisen against Charly Boy, the unconventional singer, after advising Nigerians to approach the statements and actions of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka with caution. In a statement on Instagram, Charly Boy expressed concerns about Soyinka’s age, suggesting that at…
Haiti names new PM
U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister on Tuesday evening, nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council sought to choose someone else for the position. The long-awaited move comes as gangs continue…
Pope apologizes for vulgar remark on gay Priests ban
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The uproar that ensued underscored how the church’s official teaching about homosexuality often bumps…
Egypt and China deepen cooperation
Egypt and China on Wednesday signed agreements deepening their cooperation during President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s visit to Beijing. El-Sissi, accompanied by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, witnessed the signing together with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a ceremony that coincided with…
World Bank disburses $250,000 US dollars to 10 vulnerable Nasarawa communities
The World Bank through Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape, (ACReSAL), disbursed $250,000 US dollars revolving loan to 10 vulnerable communities in Doma and Toto local government areas of Nasarawa State. Dr Joy Iganya Agene, the Task Team Leader, ACReSAL,…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger reaffirm faith in Ghana’s ports
Representatives of the Sahelian Shippers’ Councils with the Director of Ports, Tema Mon, 27 May 2024 Source: Eye on Port In a significant show of confidence, economic operators from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have reaffirmed their loyalty to Ghana’s…
Equatorial Guinea, China announce elevation of ties
Equatorial Guinea president Teodoro Obiang Nguema arrived in Beijing on Monday for a state visit to China. After holding talks with his host Xi Jinping on Tuesday, the two leaders announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic…
Cameroon Football Federation convenes emergency
A meeting of the Cameroon Football Federation’s Emergency Committee will be held in the next few hours following a missed working session between president Samuel Eto’o and coach Marc Brys. In a press release following the turbulent session at Fecafoot,…
AI creates excitement and worry at digital
It is one of the largest festivals of its kind in Europe. Since 2007, Re:publica has been held annually in the German capital Berlin. Around 25,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event to discuss all aspects of the…