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Travellers Reportedly Abducted by Bandits in Imo

AdminOctober 1, 2026

OWERRI — Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped travellers along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the attackers intercepted two commercial buses travelling from Onitsha to Owerri around the Umunoha axis of the expressway on Thursday morning. The source said several...

Indian Airline Captain Praised as Hero After Cockpit Attack on FlyDubai Flight

AdminOctober 1, 2026

MUMBAI, India (AP) — An Indian airline captain who was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight when a copilot stabbed him in an apparent attempt to crash the plane has been hailed as a hero, with his actions to thwart the disaster drawing praise from world leaders. Capt. Smit Machchhar, who is from India’s...

Value Destinations Rising: Where Smart Travelers Are Going in 2026

July 13, 2026

Value-driven international destinations are seeing rising demand as travelers seek experiences without premium price tags. Mexico City, Vietnam, and Panama City are emerging as popular alternatives to European destinations. International airfares to Asia are down 10-14% year-over-year, making long-haul trips unusually affordable for budget-conscious travelers. Literary and set-jetting travel continues gaining traction, with travelers booking...

World Cup 2026: The Travel Event Reshaping a Continent

July 13, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across 11 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico is reshaping travel patterns across North America. Search interest has surged dramatically with Kansas City up 700%, Philadelphia up 210%, and Atlanta up 200%. Travelers are booking multiple hotels for single trips, combining matches with other experiences. Bleisure travel combining...

Safari Season: South Africa Becomes a Top Global Destination

July 13, 2026

South Africa has overtaken France as one of the most requested travel destinations in 2026, with safari bookings surging. The northern summer coincides with the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania and the dry season in South Africa for prime wildlife viewing. Luxury travelers are increasingly choosing Africa over traditional European destinations. Travel advisors report...

Europe Heatwave Reshapes Summer Travel Patterns in 2026

July 13, 2026

A record-breaking heatwave across Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and Greece is reshaping summer travel. Health officials warned visitors to avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours. The heat is accelerating a shift toward shoulder-season travel, with United Airlines extending its Newark to Palermo route through December. October has emerged as a genuine peak month for...

Summer 2026 Travel: Record Demand Meets Record Pullback in the Great Travel Split

July 13, 2026

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be the most contradictory travel season in years. On one hand, cruise lines are booking record volumes, domestic search traffic is up double digits, and North America is hosting the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. On the other, a fresh survey shows roughly half of Americans, Brits, and...

‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has recounted what he described as a “medical and scientific mystery” after doctors reportedly found that his eye condition had deteriorated to the point of blindness, despite his ability to see and read without assistance. Mbaka...

Omosede: Belle Obaseki Opens Up, Breaks Silence on Her Courageous Journey

For many young people, growing up is a journey of discovery. It is also a period when questions about identity, family, friendship, culture and belonging begin to take shape. It is within this often complicated space that Belle Obaseki’s debut novel, Omosede, finds its voice. The book tells the coming-of-age story of a young girl...

Disgraced Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86

Jim Bakker, the American televangelist who built a multimillion-dollar Christian television ministry before his career collapsed over a sex scandal and fraud conviction, has died at the age of 86. Bakker died on Monday, according to an announcement by his wife, Lori Bakker. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Lori announced his death...

Barcelona’s Perfect Start Faces Stern October Test With Six Games in One Mont

Barcelona have won every match so far this season, but their perfect start is about to face its toughest examination. Six fixtures in October will take Hansi Flick’s side from a home meeting with Getafe to a Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain and the first El Clasico of the campaign, leaving little room for...

Raphinha Extends Barcelona Stay to 2030, Official Announcement Expected Friday

Barcelona have secured Raphinha’s future until June 2030, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Brazilian has already completed the agreement on a new contract. The final details have been approved with the player’s representatives and lawyers, leaving the club to arrange the formal announcement. Romano says the announcement and signing ceremony could take place as...

‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka

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Barcelona’s Perfect Start Faces Stern October Test With Six Games in One Mont

Raphinha Extends Barcelona Stay to 2030, Official Announcement Expected Friday

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‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka

Omosede: Belle Obaseki Opens Up, Breaks Silence on Her Courageous Journey

Disgraced Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86

Barcelona’s Perfect Start Faces Stern October Test With Six Games in One Mont

Raphinha Extends Barcelona Stay to 2030, Official Announcement Expected Friday

Ronaldo’s next chapter: What lies ahead after Portugal’s Nations League progress?