U.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump Policy on Birth-Sex Passports to Take Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Donald Trump administration’s request to enforce a policy requiring U.S. passport applicants to be identified by their biological sex at birth (either “M” or “F”), rather than allowing them to use gender…
Ghana to lift ban on professional boxing, open door for Matchroom, Anthony Joshua fight
Ghana’s National Sports Authority will lift their suspension on professional boxing this Thursday, clearing the way for Matchroom to stage their first ever event in the west African nation five days before Christmas. The NSA had initially made their decision…
UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of White House visit
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US resolution to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit next week. Sharaa was named transitional president after leading a rebel offensive that ousted…
240 bag first class as FUTA graduates 2,747
No fewer than 240 students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, graduated from the institution with first-class honours from various departments of the university. The institution said the 240 first-class graduates were out of 2,747 students who…
Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay bag 2026 Grammy Nominations (FULL LIST)
This year’s category does not feature previous contenders such as Asake, Yemi Alade, Lojay, and last year’s winner, Tems. Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are leading the 2026 African music nominations. The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for…
Oluwaseun Wonderchildforkids Earns Prestigious UK Global Talent Endorsement
In the vibrant world of children’s fashion, one name continues to stand out. Oluwaseun Olukoya, fondly known as Oluwaseun Wonderchild, the creative director and founder of Wonderchildforkids. From her modest beginnings in Mushin, Lagos, to becoming a global reference point…
Lagos launches 24-hour traffic control, demolishes illegal structures ahead of Christmas season
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has launched a comprehensive, State-wide 24-hour traffic management operation and a multi-agency urban regeneration enforcement drive across major corridors and nightlife zones. The strategic intervention, which is designated…
White House guest faints during Trump event in Oval Office
A White House guest who was attending President Trump’s announcement about lowering the cost of obesity drugs fainted in the Oval Office, causing the event to be cut short. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement shortly…
Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely
A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step up anti-hacking measures after a test on new Chinese-made electric buses showed the manufacturer could remotely turn them off. Transport operator Ruter said test…
US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals
US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals The Trump administration is ending the temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals that has been in place for more than a decade, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…