Giant African Ants Fuel Illegal Wildlife Trade
By Our Correspondent National News – During Kenya’s rainy season, giant African harvester ants take flight, sparking a booming illegal trade in these striking red insects. Swarms leave thousands of anthills around Gilgil, in the Rift Valley, as winged males mate with queens who then venture out to start new colonies. Fertilised queens, prized by […]
Massive No Kings Protests Sweep US Cities
By Our Correspondent National News – Thousands of protesters took to streets across the United States on Saturday in the third iteration of the No Kings rallies, demonstrating against US President Donald Trump’s policies. Organisers condemned actions including federal immigration enforcement, the war in Iran, and rising living costs, calling Trump a “wannabe king” and […]
Houthi’s Threat to Red Sea Shipping Risks Global Economy
By Our Correspondent National News – The Houthi movement in Yemen has escalated its involvement in the Middle East conflict, firing missiles toward Israel for the first time since the outbreak of war in October 2023. The group claims it targeted “sensitive Israeli military sites,” marking a new phase in the Iran-backed proxy’s regional operations. […]
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Wealth Gap in Monaco
By Our Correspondent National News – Pope Leo XIV on Saturday condemned the growing divide between rich and poor during a historic visit to Monaco, the world-famous playground for millionaires. Arriving by helicopter from Rome, the US-born pontiff was warmly received by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at Monte Carlo’s heliport. Speaking from the […]
Osimhen Ranked Among Top 3 Footballers Worldwide
By Our Correspondent National News – Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named among the top three footballers globally by Lucas Torreira, the club’s midfielder. In a revealing interview with MK News Turkey, Torreira placed the Nigerian forward above stars like Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Jr., Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland. Torreira highlighted Osimhen’s remarkable form […]
Onuachu Draws Bundesliga Interest After Stellar Season
By Our Correspondent National News – Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is attracting strong interest from top Bundesliga clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. The 31-year-old Trabzonspor forward has been in sensational form, scoring 21 goals and providing two assists in 24 Turkish Süper Lig appearances. His consistent goal-scoring and aerial dominance have made […]
Sabalenka Wins Second Miami Open Title
By Our Correspondent National News – Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus claimed her second consecutive Miami Open title on Sunday, defeating Coco Gauff of the United States 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in a thrilling final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. With this win, Sabalenka completed a rare “Sunshine Double,” having also captured the Indian Wells crown earlier […]
Tinubu Marks 74th Birthday with Low-Key Celebration
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has chosen to celebrate his 74th birthday quietly, citing the current national mood and pressing challenges in Nigeria. In a personal statement released on Sunday, Tinubu thanked Nigerians for their goodwill messages and explained that the subdued celebration aligns with his tradition of observing birthdays in […]
Ondo Senator Calls for APC Unity Amid Controversy
By Our Correspondent National News – The Ondo North Senatorial District representative, Olajide Ipinsagba, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to address internal conflicts threatening party unity in Ondo State. The senator made the call after a faction within the APC, known as Concerned Indigenes and Members of APC, petitioned the party’s national […]
FG Plans to Recruit Retired Teachers Temporarily
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has proposed temporarily recruiting retired teachers and skilled volunteers to tackle staffing shortages in Nigeria’s education sector. This initiative, outlined in the recently released National Teacher Policy by the Federal Ministry of Education, seeks to improve teacher retention, enhance instructional quality, and address critical manpower gaps […]