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Reactions as Tupac’s lookalike is discovered in Kano state (See Photo) The photo of a Nigerian man who shares a keen resemblance with late legendary rapper, Tupac Amaru Shakur has sparked reactions on social media. Although Tupac died in September 2006, there have been claims that he’s been sighted in different locations around the world. The latest is coming from a Twitter user, who posted Pac’s photo alongside that of a young man who looks like him. READ ALSO:    Watch Snoop Dogg and wife dancing to Burna Boy’s hit song (Video) The tweep noted that Tupac disguised as the the lookalike and took up the name, Lawali Ashiru while residing in Kano state, Nigeria. The striking resemblance, even though, can be distinguished, has given netizens a reason to react with humour.

  South Africa to host The first ever Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summi South Africa The first ever Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit is coming to South Africa, according to  SouthAfrica.net . The summit is hosted by the Department of Tourism and South African Tourism; and will be held September 19th to 21st during South Africa’s Tourism Month. The purpose of the event is to bring together community leaders, tourism boards, travel marketing companies; and other tourism-related businesses from across the continent to engage in dialogues surrounding the   current state   of tourism in Africa. Travelnoire   reports   that; Sthembiso Dlamini, current acting CEO of South African Tourism, said topics discussed will include the COVID-19 pandemic; health and safety protocols, aviation, technology, and challenges the tourism industry is facing. The goal is that through the sharing of perspectives and ideas, these professionals; will form partnerships and colla...

  BOEING 777S WITH PW4000 ENGINES MAY NOT FLY UNTIL 2022 by  Spyros Georgilidakis   Reports claim that 777s with PW4000 engines won’t return to service until next year. United Airlines hoped to use these jets this summer. This development relates to the ongoing investigation into  United 328’s engine failure  over Denver, last February.  It affects a relatively small number of airlines, whose 777s have PW4000 engines. The FAA and other aviation authorities around the world grounded these aircraft, after the incident. Photo by @JacdecNew  On the 20th of February, a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 with PW4077 engines, experienced an engine failure shortly after take-off.  The final NTSB report is still to come. But  a preliminary report  showed that two fan blades separated from the engine.  The event closely resembles two previous incidents.  One of these was in 2018, involving a United aircraft, the other  a JAL 777,  ...

The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is calling on people to report individuals involved in illegal fuel trade amid the rise in fire outbreaks.  The regulatory body’s call comes after a  fire incident near Petro Gas station in Brikama which led to destruction of properties in the vicinity. No casualty has been reported yet. “The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority implores on the public to report any individual involved in illegal fuel trade amidst the rise in fire outbreak resulting from illegal fuel vending. “The public is therefore cautioned to refrain from this illegal trade, especially in residential areas, because its consequences are fatal,” PURA said in a statement. “Anyone caught in this clandestinely illicit business will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “Similarly, PURA calls on the property owners to support the Authority in this crusade for the greater good of the public, by not renting out stalls for such busine...

   Nigeria can’t end up like Afghanistan - US envoy, Mary Leonard Taliban Celebrate Victory AS Last US Troops Departed Afghanistan Nigerian Youths Ask Lamido NNPC incurs N756.99bn petrol subsidy in seven  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation incurred N756.99bn petrol subsidy cost from January to July this year, the latest data obtained from the corporation show. The subsidy, which the NNPC prefers to call ‘value shortfall’ or ‘under-recovery’, resurfaced in January this year as the government left the pump price of petrol unchanged at N162-N165 per litre despite the increase in  global  oil prices. The Federal Government had in March 2020 removed petrol subsidy after reducing the pump price of the product to N125 per litre from N145 following the sharp drop in  crude  oil prices. The PUNCH  had reported on August 9 that the landing cost of petrol imported into the country increased to a new high of N249.42 per litre on July 30 from N240.17 ...

  Igbo people are a blessing Nigeria don’t appreciate, take Igbo away from Nigeria and see Afghanistan in Nigeria – Abaribe I am still wondering how Nnamdi Kanu will stay in DSS and order sit at home, and people will obey – Wike Right now Igbo land is the most secure place on earth, the land is crafted in a way that makes it hard to Invade – U.S Intelligence

  African Couple Celebrates their Journey of Marriage, 53rd wedding anniversary with heart warming photos A Yoruba African   couple , Mr. and Mrs. Olayinka ,  who have been married for 53 years, are sharing their insights on love, marriage, and the forever journey. 53 years in marriage, 5 children, and many grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Olayinka’s love has definitely birthed nations. Mrs. Olayinka tells the   story   of how their relationship started. He was a banker, so I used to save in his bank. That day I went to that bank and he asked me if I’m related to my brother. I said “no, I don’t know him,” he mentioned my daddy’s name and I still said I don’t know him. Then he said “but you look like him,” still, I insisted I didn’t know him. Even when I left the bank, he came after me and was asking me the same question and I still told him I don’t know the person he’s asking. Mr and Mrs olayinka arriving at Their wedding reception 53 years ago Later, I saw him ...