THE Ethiopian government has recognised the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway for its significant contribution to the country’s expanding export-import trade. The 752-km railway, a vital link between the two countries, has been praised for its fast-growing role in promoting socio-economic development. https://newsextra24.com/tennis-legend-rafael-nadal-announces-retirement/ The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) announced that the …

AROUND 200 women, aged between 18 and 22, from various African countries have been recruited to work in a Russian factory, assembling Iranian-designed attack drones destined for Ukraine. These women, many from countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, were lured with promises of a work-study …

AS pandemic-era travel restrictions have eased, Africa’s tourism sector has bounced back strongly. The UN World Tourism Organisation reported that by last year, the continent had recovered 96 percent of its pre-pandemic visitor numbers, with a full return to 2019 levels expected by 2024. Angola, with its rich natural and cultural heritage, …

Tennis all-time great, Rafael Nadal has finally announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Newsextra24 reports that the 38-year-old Spaniard will however compete in his final professional event at the Davis Cup Finals to be held in Malaga, Spain from 19-24 November. “Hello everyone, I am …

THE Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has issued a summons to Yahaya Bello of 9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, following criminal charges brought by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The case, under the jurisdiction of Hon. Justice Maryann E. Anenih, involves serious allegations, including Criminal Breach of …

Bandits have again killed a police officer. Newsextra24 learnt that the criminals, who ambushed commuters at the Tsafe-Funtua Road on Thursday, also abducted many travelers, including an expatriate and members of staff of a construction company. Villagers said that the bandits, with sophisticated weapons, blocked the Tsafe – Funtua Road …

THE Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the federal government to revert petrol prices to their June 2023 positions. The union’s call followed a recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Before President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the petrol subsidy on May 29, …

FRANCE head coach, Didier Deschamps, has opened up on his decision to leave Kylian Mbappe out of the France squad, amid talk of pressure from Real Madrid. Mbappe, who only joined the LaLiga giants this summer, is not in Les Bleus squad for the latest round of UEFA Nations League …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu-led government has distanced itself from the recent hike in petrol prices, stating that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) made the decision independently based on prevailing market conditions. The adjustment has seen pump prices soar to as high as ₦1,075 per litre in some regions. As of …

  Perennial rivals, Nigeria and Ghana will do battle in the second qualifying round of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHA). The two bitter rivals also clashed in the same stage of the qualifiers two years ago. The Black Galaxies of Ghana won the tie on penalties after the game ended …