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World Tourism Day falls on September 27 every year. According to the World Tourism Organisation, the aim is to encourage people to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. Here are some ways you can spend #WorldTourismDay: Spend your lunch break visiting a tourist attraction in your city: Many travellers book fancy holidays to exotic destinations before exploring their city. South Africa offers a range of activities for all types of travellers, so make a list of places that strikes your fancy and plan a visit there. Learn something about your favourite destination: Has there always been a destination that you wanted to visit but never had the opportunity? Well, the second best thing is to research that particular destination. Find out about its culture, cuisine and landmarks. Trust me, you will love it more! Do something you never have done before: Travel helps people to push th...

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared on Wednesday that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. He went on to say that he is not interested in becoming the vice-president of the country. Wike further reiterated this position during an interview with The Osasu Show at government house, Port Harcourt on Thursday. He was asked to reply to reports that he is plotting to emerge running mate to whoever emerges presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But he debunked the reports, saying though some PDP presidential aspirants seeking his support offered him the position, he remains committed to the interest of the state. “There are aspirants who have promised me the position of the vice-president, but I said I will not seek the position; not even in the dream will I seek that position at this point,” he said. “I am a first-term governor and the...

Reports say one person has been killed while 17 other kidnapped in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo late Monday, in a raid blamed on a notorious Ugandan militia accused of a massacre in a regional city two days earlier. It was gathered that the new attack took place in the town of Oicha, around 30 kilometres (18 miles) south of Beni, where 21 people were killed on Saturday by men wielding machetes and firing guns. The authorities are blaming both attacks on the Allied Democratic Forces, a militia rooted in Ugandan Islamism that has killed hundreds of people in North Kivu province since 2014. According to AFP's account of interview with a local administrator,Donat Kibwana, four houses were also burned down with chickens and goats taken away. “The situation in Oicha is paralysed,” Kibwana said, explaining that most shops and schools were closed. The provinces of North and South Kivu lie in a border region that has been prey to war and lower-level conflict since 1994.

An Indian man was last night apprehended by vigilant members of the public when he was caught having sex with a street kid in his car in Lusaka area in Zambia. The unnamed Indian man is reported to have enticed the girl with a pack of a meal and drove her to the nearest corner where he had exploring sex with her. But some people that noticed a jerking car approached and found the Indian on top of the street kid sweating and panting. After he was forced out of the car, the street girl narrated the ordeal and explained how hungry she was until he picked her up after being given some left over chicken from Big Bite eatery. The Indian has since been locked up at Kabwata Police Station and is expected to be charged for defilement, rape and obtaining pecuniary advantage of a minor.

Croatian and Real Madrid star midfielder was on Monday night named Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2018, while Orlando Pride’s Brazil forward Marta won the women’s award. Modric won the Champions League with Real and then played a major role in Croatia’s run to the World Cup final where they were beaten by France. Speaking after he was bestowed with his award, the smiling Modric said: “It is a great honour and a beautiful feeling to stand here with this amazing trophy. First of all I would like to congratulate Mohamed and Cristiano. “I am sure in the future you will have another opportunity to fight for this trophy. “This award is not just mine. It is my teammates from Real Madrid and Croatia. Without my coaches I would not have won this. Without my family I would not be the player I am today. “Thanks to my fans for all the great support and love they are showing me. It means a lot. Thanks to those who voted for me. “I would just like to mention my footballing idol ...

Ahmed Musa has won the best player in Prince Mohammed bin Salman League's last round. Musa was instrumental to the Al Nassr's comprehensive victory over Alqadisiyah as he scored three goals which were enough to qualify them for the next round. After being presented his award, Musa took to social media to thank his many fans who voted for him. His club tweeted also to appreciate the forward.

Kenyan Governor, Obada Charged for Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend Kenyan governor Okoth Obado has been charged in court with aiding and abetting the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend, a pregnant student. The married governor who was arrested following weeks of public anger after the body of Sharon Otieno, 26, was found in a forest pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to Kenya's Standard newspaper, a post-mortem revealed Ms Otieno had been raped, and stabbed eight times in the neck, abdomen and back. She lost her unborn child during the attack. Obado, the governor of Migori County, has been remanded in custody, pending the outcome of his bail application on Tuesday. In an earlier statement, Kenya's chief prosecutor Noodin Haji said he had also given instructions for two of Mr Obado's aides to be charged - one for murder and the other for aiding and abetting murder. "Sharon and her unborn baby lost their lives in a gruesome and horrifying manner in the ...

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, failed to participate in the mandatory National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC), despite graduating from the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) at age 25, Premium Times report. The revelation about Shittu, who is currently in the race to become Oyo State governor, comes a week after Kemi Adeosun was compelled to step down from her post as Finance Minister, after allegations that she skipped the compulsory national service and then procured a fake exemption certificate. Months of discreet checks at the NYSC headquarters showed that Shittu did not present himself for service after graduation and is yet to do so till date. When contacted on Tuesday, Shittu admitted that he did not serve, but claimed he thought his first political post after graduation could suffice as national service, a claim lawyers and NYSC insiders consider as ludicrous and untenable. “The constitution provides for the qualification needed for ...

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has assured members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that candidates for the various elective positions in the 2019 general elections would emerge through free and fair primaries. The Governor, who gave the assurance while speaking at the Oyo South Senatorial District meeting held in Ibadan, on Monday, also said that the APC leadership would support the best among all the gubernatorial aspirants to become the next governor of the state. The meeting was attended by aspirants for various political offices and party faithful from the senatorial district comprising nine local governments. The local governments include Ibadan North, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan North-East, Ido, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North and Ibarapa Central. Ajimobi explained that the meeting was aimed at intimating members of what transpired at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the APC, held in Abuja, last week. Aj...