Mali Eid Blockade Leaves Families Stranded
By Our Correspondent National News – Thousands of Muslims in Mali are facing a painful Eid-el-Kabir celebration after jihadist fighters blocked major roads leading into the capital, Bamako. The blockade, imposed by an Al-Qaeda-linked group since late April, has disrupted travel, livestock supply, electricity, and fuel distribution across the country. Residents who usually travel home […]
Chinese Investors Eye PH, Warri Refineries Stake
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering a major partnership that could see Chinese investors acquire a 51 per cent stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The proposed deal, which emerged after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in China, is aimed at rehabilitating, expanding […]
Butchers Raise Eid-el-Kabir Slaughter Charges
By Our Correspondent National News – Butchers in Jigawa State have projected an increase in slaughter and meat processing charges ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration as rising transportation costs continue to affect their operations. The development is expected to impact families and livestock owners preparing for the annual Muslim festival in major communities across […]
World Cup Stars Set for Global Showdown
By Our Correspondent National News – Football fans across the globe are counting down to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as top stars including Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal prepare to light up the tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The competition, which begins […]
UN Agencies Intensify Congo Ebola Fight
By Our Correspondent National News – United Nations agencies have intensified emergency efforts to contain the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of the Congo, with health officials warning that densely populated communities remain at high risk. The outbreak, which has already killed 139 people and recorded about 600 suspected cases, […]