The US Supreme Court has upheld laws allowing states to ban transgender women from participating in female school and college sports, marking a major decision in the country’s ongoing debate over transgender rights and athletics. The ruling came after the court reviewed legal challenges to laws in Idaho and West Virginia, which require athletes to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed more than 12 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano State, reinforcing its efforts to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse. The agency said the drugs were seized during intelligence-led operations, targeted raids and sustained enforcement activities carried out across the state. According to the NDLEA, the…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued two abducted children and arrested four suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Ibarapa East Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the operation followed a distress call on June 27 reporting that armed men invaded Ebinpejo Village…
Residents in Venezuela have accused the government of failing to respond quickly after twin earthquakes devastated parts of the country’s northern coast, leaving at least 1,700 people dead. In La Guaira, one of the worst-hit areas, desperate families say rescue operations started too late and have not reached many collapsed buildings. Survivors claim volunteers and…
A parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in Monaco, seriously injuring Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. The blast happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. local time on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, close to Monaco’s border with France. Authorities said the explosion was caused by a parcel bomb containing bolts…
Morocco secured a dramatic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Atlas Lions dominated large parts of the match but were repeatedly denied by Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and the woodwork. Their frustrations grew when Cody Gakpo, who…
Paraguay eliminated Germany from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw that lasted through extra time. The South Americans took the lead just before half-time when Julio Enciso, formerly of Brighton and Ipswich Town, headed home to put Germany under pressure. Germany responded strongly after the break….
That bright yellow banana ripened too fast. And that speed could be costing you your health. Walk into almost any market in Nigeria and you will find them, perfectly yellow bananas and plantains, days before nature would have ripened them on its own. The secret behind that speed is not sunshine. It is calcium carbide,…
Brazil booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan. Japan made the brighter start and deservedly took the lead in the first half. Kaishu Sano capitalised on a misplaced pass from Danilo, drove forward and fired a…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a ban on mass gatherings in Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele as the government steps up efforts to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Although no Ebola cases have been confirmed in Kinshasa, officials fear the virus could spread to the capital, home to nearly 18 million people….
