Why local airfares are going high in Nigeria

Actor Kevin Spacey arrived at London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday morning as his trial on sex offence charges continued in the British capital.

After one of the worst genocides in history, Rwanda is no longer recognizable. The nation is one of the safest, cleanest and most dynamic in Africa. But this awe-inspiring success story also has a downside.

The removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent increase in fuel price from about NGN180 to NGN500 in June by the current administration hit businesses and individuals across Nigeria in no small measure. But as of today, prices of fuel have taken another drastic increase from NGN500 to over NGN700. Already, NNPC filling stations across the country have adjusted and started dispensing at NGN617.

A 72-year-old man linked to those involved in the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Williams, who starred in films and series like 'The Wire' and 'Boardwalk Empire', overdosed in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment in September 2021.

In Kenya, the sharp rise in grain prices caused by Russia ending the shipping deal, is hitting hard. The entire region is in the worst drought seen for four decades.

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him. Amid Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, President Vladimir Putin pledges free shipments to six African countries.

German carrier Lufthansa expects 2023 to be one of its best years. The airline said second-quarter profits more than tripled.

Prices in the landlocked Sahel nation have been shooting up following last week's coup d'etat. Sanctions slapped on Niger by ECOWAS are already affecting much of the impovrished nation's economic life.

The film set a record for Greta Gerwig, making her the first solo female director to pass the billion-dollar benchmark. The film's distributors said it exceeded their "most optimistic predictions."

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but it's left a mark on travel habits and the hospitality industry.

The reporter has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in March. Moscow accuses Evan Gershkovich of espionage, which he and his newspaper deny.

Apple launched its latest iPhone on Tuesday during an event at its California headquarters, highlighting the device’s new features such as a USB charging port and a titanium lining. The company is diversifying its supply chain away from China by increasing the number of smartphones made in India. Also in this edition, a traffic jam is forming at the entrance of the Panama Canal as passage has been restricted to conserve water.