Tag: travel
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80 escape unhurt as Arik Air plane makes emergency landing in Benin
By Editor An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 operating a Lagos–Port Harcourt flight made an emergency diversion and landing at Benin City Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected “a loud bang in one of the aircraft’s engines.” The plane was flying from Lagos en route to Port Harcourt before it made an emergency diversion to…
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Niger Delta Games Torch starts tour from Calabar
By Editor The Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State, on Monday, February 9, in Calabar, Cross River State. The Torch, which is the symbol of the Games, will pass through the capitals of all nine participating states that make up the Niger Delta region. In Calabar,…
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US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the U.S. Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance. Additionally, fees paid without the direction of a consular officer…
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Morocco beat Tanzania to reach AFCON quarter-final
By Editor Brahim Diaz scored his fourth goal for Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to put the hosts into the quarter-finals with a nervous 1-0 Round-of-16 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday. Morocco dominated possession, but Tanzania had opportunities too, and it took a fine strike from Diaz to book a…
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Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá Hun! Kín ló dé Ilẹ̀ ọ̀gẹ́rẹ́ Kín ló ń kán ọ lójú Kín lo fẹ́ gbà Irú ebi kín ló ń pa ọ́ Tó ò lé mébi mọ́nú Kín ló dé tó ò mójú nù Kín ló dé tó ò le yááfí Kín ló dé tó lè ṣàpamọ́ra Kín lo fi ń…
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Nigeria submits bid to host 2031 African Games
Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, nearly 25 years after the successful hosting of the 2003 edition (COJA). The bid presentation was made during high-level engagements with AUSC, where Nigeria reaffirmed its readiness and capacity to stage another world-class continental festival. Popular…
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West African Para Games: Nigeria shines as Abeokuta delivers masterpiece
The maiden West African Para Games may have drawn its curtain, but its sweet sound of good music will echo across the sub-region for years to come. The ancient and iconic Rock City of Abeokuta didn’t just host a competition, it staged a celebration of courage, talent, unity, and the unstoppable rise of Para Sports…
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2nd Niger Delta Games: Project Managers impressed with Edo facilities
Dunamis-Icon Limited, Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, has concluded the first phase of physical inspection and evaluation of facilities for the event, 24 hours after the presentation of the hosting right to Edo State was performed. The project management team was guided round select facility locations in Benin City by Desmond Amadin Enabulele,…
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We will build more ‘Dynamites’ from WESPAC 2025 success for Nigeria Scrabble – Khaleel Adedeji
The 2025 World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) ended in Accra Ghana with some pomp and pageantry as Africa witnessed it’s second hosting of the global championship. Khaleel Adedeji the newly elected Technical Director of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation widely referred as Dynamite coordinated the championships as 28 countries participated in the Main and…
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US revokes Wole Soyinka’s visa
The United States has permanently revoked the US visa of Nobel Laureate , Professor Wole Soyinka. He revealed this on Tuesday at a media event held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in Freedom Park, Lagos. Even though he explained that the decision was a shock to him it is believed that the revocation followed his refusal…
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