Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

Two Airport Employees Arrested After Leaking Footage of DCA Midair Collision Incident

Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025054

In a shocking development, two airport employees have been arrested after allegedly leaking footage of a midair collision incident involving aircraft at Washington D.C.’s Ronald...

Porter Airlines Expands Operations with Launch of Four New Routes from Hamilton YHM

Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025058

Porter Airlines has announced an exciting expansion of its network with the launch of four new routes departing from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). This move...

Aviation Transportation

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Found to Have Foreign Objects Prior to Crash, Investigative Report Reveals

Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 5, 2025053

A recent investigative report has revealed that an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was riddled with foreign objects before its tragic crash. The findings point to a...

International News Tourism

Holiday Resort Challenges Government’s Refusal of Expansion Plan in Court

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025066

A popular holiday resort in the heart of a picturesque coastal region is making headlines after officially challenging the government’s refusal to approve its planned...

Africa International News

Trump Announces Plan to Withdraw U.S. from UN Human Rights Council, Extend UNRWA Funds Ban: Report

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025051

In a move that has sparked both domestic and international controversy, President Donald Trump has reportedly decided to withdraw the United States from the United...

BUSINESS POLITICS The Afrika Market Video

US and Mexico Reach Deal to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs, Easing Tensions in Trade Dispute

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025053

In a significant development aimed at easing escalating trade tensions, the United States and Mexico have reached a temporary agreement to suspend the imposition of...

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Chief Cleared of Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges, Court Ruling Marks Major Victory for Business Tycoon

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025045

In a significant legal development, the head of Samsung Group, Lee Jae-yong, has been cleared of charges related to fraud and stock manipulation by a...

ECONOMY POLITICS The Afrika Market Video

China Responds as Trump’s Tariffs on Imports Go into Effect, Escalating Trade Tensions

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025059

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, the U.S. tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump have...

Aviation Transportation

FAA Restores NOTAM Safety Messaging System After Major Outage Disrupts Air Traffic Operations

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025065

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully restored its NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system following a significant outage that severely impacted air traffic across...

Aviation TECHNOLOGY

Culver City Man Pleads Guilty in Dangerous Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft, Facing Legal Consequences

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025065

A Culver City man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a reckless drone collision with a firefighting aircraft, an incident that drew widespread attention...

Aviation Tourism Transportation

Etihad Airways Airbus A380 Makes Grand Debut in Singapore, Reinforcing Global Travel Connectivity

Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 4, 2025061

Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has officially launched its Airbus A380 service to Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its...

Africa POLITICS The Afrika Market Video

Trump Talk Takes Center Stage at African Mining Conference

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025068

Cape Town, South Africa The annual African Mining Indaba, a premier gathering of industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, took an unexpected turn this year as...

Africa International News

Psychology of intelligence

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025070

Never underestimate anyone’s intelligence. Intelligence comes in many forms—logical, emotional, creative, social, and beyond—and it’s often easy to make assumptions based on someone’s background, appearance,...

Africa Aviation International News Transportation

NTSB Recovers Black Boxes from Washington D.C. Crash Site Amid Ongoing Investigation

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025076

Washington D.C. crash: Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have recovered the crucial “black boxes” – the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the...

Aviation Transportation

All Nippon Airways Expands Global Network with Inaugural Operations at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025062

Stockholm, Sweden – In a landmark move to strengthen its European presence, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s leading airline, has officially launched operations at Stockholm...

Aviation BUSINESS Tourism

TAAG Angola Airlines Welcomes First Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Marking a New Era in Aviation for Angola

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025071

Luanda, Angola – TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a significant step in modernizing its fleet with the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This...

Aviation Transportation

Kenya Airways Responds to Viral Video of Rowdy Nigerian Passenger at JKIA

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025078

A video capturing a chaotic scene at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) involving a Nigerian passenger has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions across social media....

Africa Entertainment International News

Tems Wins ‘Best African Music Performance’ at the 2025 Grammys

Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 20250104

Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again made history by winning the ‘Best African Music Performance’ award at the 2025 Grammy...

International News SPORTS

LeBron James Makes History as He Surpasses 38,000 Career Points: A New Milestone in an Iconic Career

Eniola OladeleFebruary 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 1, 2025085

LeBron James has once again etched his name in NBA history, surpassing 38,000 career points, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players to...

BUSINESS Tourism

Cardiff Tourism Tax Proposal Could Fuel Major Events and Boost City’s Economy, Says Leader

Eniola OladeleFebruary 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 1, 2025064

Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales, is considering the introduction of a tourism tax that could transform its tourism sector and help fund major events...

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