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Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, in a major move aimed at increasing local processing, strengthening control over the gold sector and retaining more value from the country’s mineral resources. The refinery was officially inaugurated in Ouagadougou on Monday, September 28, 2026, by Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The facility has an initial theoretical refining capacity of 164 tonnes of gold annually, while a second phase is expected to increase its capacity to 515 tonnes per year, according to Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries. Burkina Faso Targets Local Gold Processing Raffinor-BF is part of the government’s broader strategy to process more of Burkina Faso’s natural resources within the country instead of exporting raw materials for processing elsewhere. Speaking during the inauguration, Traoré said the country wants to develop the entire mineral value chain domestically, including the processing, c...

A 31-year-old Michigan woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly pouring boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a fight in Pontiac, authorities said. The incident, which happened on September 28, 2026, has drawn attention after investigators said the teenager suffered severe burns and remains hospitalized. According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the area of Leonard Lane at about 7 p.m. following reports of a large fight involving dozens of people. Authorities said between 50 and 100 people were gathered in a parking lot when deputies arrived.  What Happened in the Michigan Incident? Investigators said the woman, identified as Shanell Lakeisha Cohen, became involved in a physical altercation with the 15-year-old girl. After their initial fight ended, authorities allege that Cohen went back to her residence, retrieved a pot of boiling water from the stove and returned outside. The teenager was reportedly involved in another physical ...

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after reportedly receiving a ₦300,000 cash gift from his girlfriend to celebrate National Boyfriend’s Day . The surprise gesture was shared on social media on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as couples across social media marked the informal celebration dedicated to boyfriends. National Boyfriend’s Day is observed annually on October 3. Girlfriend Sends ₦300,000 Gift According to screenshots circulating online, the man, identified by his social media handle as @flowzki , woke up to a ₦300,000 bank transfer from his girlfriend. The transaction screenshot showed the payment as successful, with the narration reportedly reading “NBD love.” The transfer was dated October 3, 2026. His girlfriend also sent him a message wishing him a Happy National Boyfriend’s Day , accompanied by affectionate messages. The man appeared surprised by the gesture, asking if October 3 was actually National Boyfriend’s Day. He subsequently expressed his appreciation f...

An act of honesty at Ogbeijoh Market in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has attracted widespread attention after a Hausa man reportedly returned money entrusted to him by a deceased trader with hearing and speech impairment. The incident, which surfaced online on October 3, 2026, has sparked reactions from Nigerians, with many praising the man for choosing to protect and return the deceased trader’s savings rather than keeping the money for himself. Hausa Man Returns Money Kept for Deceased Trader According to reports circulating on social media, the deceased trader had regularly handed over his daily earnings to the Hausa man for safekeeping. The arrangement reportedly continued for some time, allowing the trader to gradually accumulate a significant amount of money without keeping the cash with him at the market. Following news of the trader’s death, the Hausa man reportedly returned to Ogbeijoh Market with the money he had been keeping on the deceased’s behalf...

Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has responded to a social media post by a media personality identified as Nnamdi, after the latter appeared to mock him over his display of the iPhone 18. The exchange, which has generated attention online, began after Nnamdi shared a photograph of Cubana Chief Priest standing beside a luxury vehicle while holding a smartphone believed to be an iPhone 18. In the post, Nnamdi questioned the reason for what he described as an “iPhone 18 posture” and suggested that the businessman was trying too hard to display his wealth. Nnamdi wrote: “I’ve not seen a millionaire as insecure as this dude. What’s the iPhone 18 posture for??” The post appeared to target Cubana Chief Priest’s public display of the device and lifestyle, prompting a response from the businessman. Cubana Chief Priest Responds to Nnamdi Cubana Chief Priest did not ignore the comment. In a reply, he appeared to turn the criticism...

Veteran Nigerian journalist and broadcaster Jimi Disu has sparked discussion after expressing a deeply pessimistic view about Nigeria’s future, saying he does not expect to witness a major turnaround in the country during his lifetime. Disu made the remarks while discussing Nigeria’s leadership, public service culture and the values he believes should guide people entrusted with public responsibilities. His comments come amid ongoing national conversations about economic hardship, governance and the cost of living. According to a report published on October 3, 2026, Disu said: “There is no hope oh… not in our lifetime. I don’t see it.” He also referenced the biblical expression “threescore and ten” before adding that he did not see a miracle happening. Jimi Disu Says He Does Not See a Miracle Happening Disu’s comments reflected his personal assessment of Nigeria’s long-running challenges rather than a prediction backed by a specific economic forecast. The veteran journalist argu...