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The Colosseum of Rome

Blessing Ogueri June 12, 2021 0

Built in AD 70-80 with travertine  limestone and volcanic rock was the Roman Flavian amphitheater best known as the Colosseum. The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater that held up to 80,000 spectators as at the time it was constructed and for a long time after. It was one of the most Continue Reading

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The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel)

Blessing Ogueri May 23, 2021 0

The wrought iron  Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is one of the most famous sights in France Located in Champ de mars in Paris. Was originally built to serve as an entrance to the 1889 world fair to commemorate the French Revolution and show the French industrial adroitness. The Continue Reading

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LIST OF COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD BY CONTINENTS

Peterskizito Azuoma May 12, 2021 0

This article consists of the list of countries in the world by the seven continent system in the world. There are more than one content classification system in use globally. THE CONTINENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: The Seven continent classification system (consisting of Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia/Oceania, and Antarctica. The Continue Reading

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The Statue of Liberty

Nwokedimkpa Chidera May 2, 2021 0

Do you know the statue of liberty, was a gift given to the United States from the people of france. It’s Located in New York City.  The statue has a height rate of 151 feet 1 inch ( 46 metres ).. from ground level to torch: 305 feet 1 inch ( 93 metres ). It […]Continue Reading

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The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Nwokedimkpa Chidera May 2, 2021 0

Such an amazing history, combined with facts, does the Great Pyramids of Giza portray. Not surprised it’s mentioned as “Great”. Yes it’s indeed great.    It was built by the Egyptians, dated back to 4600 years ago, during the reign of Khufu. No wonder it is sometimes referred to as, the Pyramid of Khufu.    […]Continue Reading

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US announces new visa restrictions

THE AFRI GIST November 11, 2020 0

The United States Government has announced visa ban for specific targets. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, disclosed this on Tuesday. The ban was described as “first-of-its-kind”. A State Department’s statement said it would affect wildlife and timber traffickers. It noted that wildlife and timber trafficking are serious transnational organized crime activities that Continue Reading

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International flights resume in Nigeria as Middle East Airlines plane lands at Lagos airport today (see photos)

THE AFRI GIST September 5, 2020 0

International flights in Nigeria resumed operations today September 5 after many months of closure. The airspace was closed in March 2020, as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. A Middle East Airlines plane from Beirut was the first international flight that landed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos with 222 passengers and […]Continue Reading

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China: International flights resume September 3 [List of countries]

THE AFRI GIST September 2, 2020 0

China will allow some international flights to Beijing to resume from September 3. State broadcaster CCTV made this known on Wednesday. Flights were suspended since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Flights from eight of the countries with fewer COVID-19 cases will be allowed to land. They are Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria, US sign air transport settlement

THE AFRI GIST July 29, 2020 2

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday accredited the ratification of Air transport settlement between Nigeria and the United States of America, USA. The air transport bilateral settlement is to strengthen economic, social, and cultural ties between the two countries. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this while briefing Continue Reading

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American visa lottery winners sue Trump for stopping immigration

THE AFRI GIST July 15, 2020 0

No fewer than 200 would-be immigrants from about 70 international locations have filed a lawsuit in opposition to President Donald Trump. This adopted the manager order he signed suspending immigration till subsequent year. The plaintiffs are winners in the U.S. Diversity Visa lottery programme and relations in America, Dpa reviews. Their lawyer, Curtis Lee Morrison, […]Continue Reading

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How An African Boy Sold Into Slavery Turned A Well-known Prince In England

THE AFRI GIST July 13, 2020 0

The story how an eight-year-old African boy sold into slavery finally ended up as a prince in England has been told. William Ansah Sessarakoo was a young man born in Anomabo, Ghana in 1736.  His father, John Corrente, who was the head of Annamaboe’s government, and chief caboceer (one of the native officers liable for supplying African […]Continue Reading

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No more meals aboard Domestic flights — Minister

THE AFRI GIST July 7, 2020 Post a comment

A brand new flight rule has banned meals aboard domestic flights. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, spelt out the rule throughout the Presidential Activity Drive, PTF, on COVID-19 briefing in Abuja, on Monday. Sirika stated meals would not be served on domestic flights when operations resume, explaining that the choice is a part […]Continue Reading

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African street customers demand NEXIT mobile mapping app

THE AFRI GIST July 6, 2020 0

African street customers are requesting the introduction of revolutionary mobile navigational app, NEXIT in Africa to revolutionalise street journey expertise within the continent because it has completed in the USA of America. Many of the motorists who say they learn in regards to the app on the web, stated they consider African road customers would […]Continue Reading

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See Beautiful Photos Of The $200m Hotel Made Of Gold In Vietnam

THE AFRI GIST July 3, 2020 0

A hotel fabricated from gold, costing about $200m and taking 11 years to construct has opened in Vietnam. In response to reviews, the lodge has 24-carat plating throughout lobbies, an infinity pool and rooms with even cutlery, cups, bathe heads and bathroom seats receiving the golden remedy. Espresso is served in a gold cup and bathtub […]Continue Reading

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MEDIA AND THE PROTECTION OF CULTURE IN AFRICA

THE AFRI GIST July 1, 2020 0

The colonial growth of European states in Africa was normally accompanied by missionary efforts to proliferate Christianity and European civilization. A form of benevolent tutelage of the `inferior native’ populations occurred that was notably well-illustrated in Rudyard Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden. The direct penalties of the colonial growth ranged Continue Reading

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Realities about Africa

THE AFRI GIST June 18, 2020 0

countries and a rich mix of native peoples, cultures, economies and history.The scenic beauty and variety is quite stunning, it is home to vast deserts, tropical rain forests, rugged mountains and fertile grasslands. It is abundant in flora and fauna unsurpassed by any other continent.An ever-increasing number of tourists from around the globe are drawn […]Continue Reading

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Unthinkable Places That Really Exist

THE AFRI GIST June 17, 2020 0

The Devil’s Kettle Waterfall The Devil’s Kettle waterfall, additionally called Disappearing River, has since quite a while ago captivated guests to Minnesota’s Judge CR Magney State Park. Situated on Lake Superior’s scenic northern shores, there’s a lot to see and do in this excellent park, however most are attracted to this awesome wild to see […]Continue Reading

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I Jumped Out – Survivor Of The Pakistan Plane Crash Reveals How He Narrowly Escaped Death

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

One of the two people to survive a plane crash in Pakistan that killed 97 people onboard has described jumping from the burning wreckage of the aircraft after it hurtled into a residential neighbourhood, the Agence France Presse, AFP, reports. The Pakistan International Airlines plane came down among houses on Friday after both engines failed […]Continue Reading

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UK announces three more charter flights from Nigeria

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

The UK Government has said hundreds more British travellers are set to return home from Nigeria on three charter flights. A statement by the British High Commission, confirmed that more than thousands have already returned to the UK on flights in April and May – from Lagos and Abuja. It gave details of the new […]Continue Reading

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Flight resumption: Air Peace airline to downsize operations

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

On resumption of flight operations, Air Peace airline will downsize it’s operations and some staff may be asked to proceed on leave until flight services increased. This is just as the airline will also stop in flight catering services. This was disclosed yesterday by the Executive Chairman of the airline, Barrister Allen Onyema while speaking […]Continue Reading

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Fully-Loaded Passenger Plane Crashes In Pakistan

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

A Pakistani passenger plane with nearly 100 people on board crashed into a residential area of the southern city of Karachi on Friday. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was close to landing when it came down among houses, sending plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen from some distance away. Rescue workers and […]Continue Reading

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3 Dubai evacuees in Lagos test positive for COVID-19

THE AFRI GIST May 18, 2020 0

THREE out of the 256 Nigerians evacuated from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, yesterday, tested positive for COVID-19 in Lagos. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this via his verified Twitter handle, said the positive evacuees have been moved to one of the isolation centres for further treatment. However, Abayomi did not […]Continue Reading

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U.S. Green Card: How An American Robbed Me Of N52m, Nigerian Tells Court

THE AFRI GIST November 9, 2019 0

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has heard how an American citizen defrauded a Nigerian businessman of $145,000 (about N52 million) in a Green Card scam. The businessman, Olukayode Sodimu, testified on Friday as a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the American, Marco Ramirez. He claimed that he got to know […]Continue Reading

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10 Conditions You Must Fulfil To Obtain UK Tourist Visa

THE AFRI GIST October 27, 2019 0

To apply for a travel visa to United Kingdom requires the following documents: A: Filled out and signed United Kingdom tourist visa application form B: Original, signed Nigeria passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity. C: Passport Photo: 2 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may […]Continue Reading

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Arik Air resumes flights to Owerri

THE AFRI GIST October 15, 2019 0

Arik Air says it will resume flight services to the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, from Oct. 21. The airline made the announcement in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, on Monday in Lagos. Ilegbodu said the airline suspended flights to Owerri early in 2019 due to operational exigencies, adding that since […]Continue Reading