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Nigerian tourist eyes world record, begins tour of 54 African countries

< 1 mn read A Nigerian tourist identified as Ilerioluwa Babalobi is attempting to set the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the ‘Fastest time to visit all African countries’ and ‘Fastest time to visit all mainland African countries’. Babalobi, in an Instagram post, said he aims to visit all 54 African countries “using only public transport and without taking a single plane ride”. The […]

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UK Aviation Authority Flags Safety Concerns Regarding Air Peace

< 1 mn read The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) has raised concerns over safety violations allegedly committed by Nigerian carrier, Air Peace. These concerns were communicated to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) via a letter from the UK CAA, indicating that Air Peace had purportedly breached certain aviation safety regulations. This development occurred shortly after Air […]

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“ICYMI: UK Denies 74-Year-Old Ghanaian Permanent Residency After 42 Years of Residence”

2 mn read Nelson Shardey, a 74-year-old Ghanaian man, has initiated legal proceedings against the United Kingdom’s Home Office following the denial of his application for permanent residency despite residing in the country for 42 years. Shardey arrived in the UK in 1977 and has been a resident for nearly five decades. Despite his long-term residence, Shardey received […]

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Cabin baggage confusion costs traveller her £11,000 Antarctic cruise

4 mn read “On Sunday 12 February 2023, I set off from home to Manchester airport for the holiday of a lifetime,” says Valerie Coleshaw. “By Monday 13 April I was home by breakfast, without luggage and in total despair.” Ms Coleshaw, from Bolton, lost her £11,000 Antarctic cruise with Hurtigruten (now HX) after cabin crew on a KLM flight from Manchester […]

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Plane forced to make emergency landing after engine catches fire mid-flight

2 mn read A passenger plane operated by Indonesia’s national airlines made an emergency landing after the engine caught fire shortly after taking off. The Garuda Indonesia plane was travelling from an airport in the Indonesian city of Makassar to Madinah in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday with 468 passengers onboard when the incident happened. The Boeing 747-400 immediately returned to the airport of its […]

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Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch to introduce UK’s first tourist tax

2 mn read Three popular seaside resorts in southern England are set to the be first destinations in the UK to introduce a ‘tourist tax’ for visitors. As part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID), those staying overnight in the Dorset holiday hotspots will be charged £2 per room or unit, per night from 1 July – just ahead of the school summer holidays. […]

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EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren to step down next year

2 mn read The boss of Britain’s biggest budget airline, easyJet, will leave in less than a year. Chief executive Johan Lundgren will have served seven years at the helm of easyJet as it endured its most turbulent times since its launch in 1995: the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union, followed by the Covid pandemic. Mr […]

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5 popular Korean TV series stealing the hearts of Nigerians in 2024

3 mn read Korean dramas capture Nigerians’ hearts with their captivating stories, talented actors, and unique blend of genres. K-dramas, the creative expression of Korean culture with a unique blend of drama, romance and humour, have captivated Nigerian viewers. With their intriguing stories and distinctive mash-ups of genres, Korean TV shows have emerged as a prominent force. It’s not just […]

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