Morocco tests Africa’s fastest high-speed rail line

Morocco has successfully tested Africa’s fastest high-speed railway, state-owned railway operator Office Nationale des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) announced on Thursday.

The latest tests were staged successfully at a speed of 320 km per hour, ONCF said in a statement, deeming the test as “historical moment for the country.”

In October, Morocco tested the rail line at a speed of 275 km per hour in the presence of French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, whose country is partly financing.

Since the beginning of the year, the French-made double-decker TGVs have been tested ahead of the launch of a flagship new line linking the Mediterranean city of Tangier with Morocco’s financial capital Casablanca in the summer.

ONF pointed out that the next test is expected in February on the whole line.

The over two-billion-dollar project has been in development for a decade, financed by numerous partners, including Morocco, France, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

#CarnivalCalabar2017: Gov Ayade steals the show with Red Scorpio Trike Bike (Photos)

The Governor of Cross River State, Professor Senator Ben Ayade has stolen the show at the 2017 Carnival Calabar Bikers Parade with his classic and stylish rides.

Ayade who for the first time since the Carnival was introduced in 2004 participated in the Bikers Carnival parade, headlined the event with his Red Scorpio Trike Bike after wowing the crowd with his sleek Vintage convertible car.

The Governor was riding alongside his wife, Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ayade, doing his shoki dance moves as he thrilled the flooded crowd in the entire city of Calabar. See more pictures below..

Cleaner Lagos unveils trucks to be used in 2018 - Photos

After the public outcry of dirt all over Lagos which is making the state a refuse dump, it seems the Cleaner Lagos seems to be stepping up. They recently showcase their newly acquired trucks and waste bins which will be used to convey trash across the city. See more pictures below...

Vice Pres. Prof Yemi Osibanjo Makes A Surprise Visit To Fuel Stations In Lagos (Photos)

VICE PRESIDENT Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, MAKES A SURPRISE VISIT THIS EVENING TO TWO FUEL STATIONS, OANDO BY ELEGUSHI AND HEYDEN PETROLEUM BY VGC ON THE ISLAND IN LAGOS STATE TODAY.

First, he stopped at Oando Petrol Station by Elegushi where he engaged with citizens in queues and staff of the station. He went pump by pump to get insight on people's experience, especially the wait time. Thereafter he made similar stop at Heyden Petroleum by VGC. He was able to uplift people who have already been stressed from their wait.

#Fuelscarcity: Vehicle explodes on the 3rd mainland bridge Lagos

Vehicle explodes on the 3rd mainland bridge Lagos...
Likely cause: Petrol bought inside kegs due to #fuelscarcity

Watch the video below...

Credit:
Kemi Ariyo

Yuletide: Police starts 24-hours surveillance of 3rd mainland bridge

It is that season of Yuletide, a season where the road will be busy and also many people will travel to their various states to celebrate with their various family. The Lagos State Police Division is not taking chances to stories that touch the heart as it has mandated its men to man popular bridges across Lagos and also a 24-hour surveillance on them all. These are pictures gotten from 3rd mainland bridge as RRS were seen keeping vigil and seeing that cars move without hitches. See more pictures below...

#Christmas: NEMA cautions Road users in Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states during festive periods.

In an effort to curtail the escalating road traffic accidents especially at this time of festivities, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Red Cross Society and other critical stakeholders in disaster management flag-off the 2017 Operation Eagle Eye.

NEMA traditionally has been coordinating resources towards responding to road accidents vulnerability especially at this period of December rush hour in which people travel for the yuletide celebrations which makes the highways busy.

Perhaps it’s befitting that NEMA has always put focus on the question of road traffic accidents most especially in this period through its initiated “Operation Eagle Eye” project to keep vigil to ensure safety in the highways.

Responding to the press at the flag-off ceremony, Head Nema Sokoto Operations Office, Mallam Suleiman Muhammad said, “Major Highways across Zamfara-Sokoto-Kebbi states has been earmark for the exercise between the December and January.

“Our officers will be in strategic places on these roads to monitor and ensure reckless driving; we also indulged drivers to be moderate on their speed limit and to avoid any intoxicant behavior.

Passengers should also be wary of the driving ability of the person who takes control of the vehicle they boarded".

The agency skilled personnel with knowledge on modern rescue equipment and techniques, first responder’s responsibilities and skills, car extrication, search and rescue operation procedures, incidence management, practical on extrication as a mission and first aid it’s a major boost during the exercise

Imagine A Sportscar That Delivers Exciting Driving Experience in Affordable Way

100 kW Concept Sportscar has been designed to offer memorable and exciting driving experience with less energy, material resources, and of course financial. We all know that power output numbers of sportscars have been increased inflationary over the last decades and the have reached four digit values. However, according to Robin Ritter, the designer, the essence of sportscar driving is not about extreme speed, it is more about feeling the edge where driver and machine reach their physical limits. That’s why he wanted to design an affordable sportscar without sacrificing the experience.

100 kW Concept Sportscar by Robin Ritter is a lightweight sportscar that makes most out of its limited power resources. The design started with a research phase, ideation, and sketches, then finally followed by a refinement phase and execution of the design. The final result is a super concept sportscar that use state-of-the art technologies and materials as efficient as possible. The styling is in line with current Porsche’s design DNA yet it still has links to the past. Porsche aficionados would find some references to the models from the past but most elements are respectfully interpreted in modern and timeless way.