Nigeria raised domestic passport fees to ₦100,000 for 32 pages and ₦200,000 for 64 pages from Sept 1, 2025. Peter Obi condemned the decision, noting the new costs exceed the ₦70,000 monthly minimum wage. The Immigration Service says higher fees will sustain quality and service. Critics say the increase prices out students, workers, and families who need to travel for study or work.
Tom Curioso, who started as a truck driver in 1986, is now Deputy Director of Stonington Public Works and has been named Supervisor of the Year by the American Public Works Association. His nearly 40 years of service have improved local infrastructure and inspired his department.
Sporting CP started the 2025-26 Liga Portugal season with a strong 2-0 win over Casa Pia. Trincão shone with a goal and an assist, helping Sporting defend their title dreams. Casa Pia struggled to create real chances, while Sporting looked calm and in control.
Booming Games has joined forces with Betway Africa to roll out its most popular slot games on the Jackpot City platform, aiming squarely at South Africa's fast-evolving online casino market. This move bolsters Betway’s content lineup and pushes Booming Games deeper into Africa, following launches in Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.
Shikhar Pahariya has addressed the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language divide, saying that regional pride should never threaten inclusivity or migrants’ rights. He emphasized mutual respect and understanding, encouraging public dialogue and balance between local identity and broader national unity.
Sport 24 has inked a deal with DAZN to exclusively air the FIFA Club World Cup on its live sports channel for airlines and cruise ships. Travelers flying or cruising can now catch this championship event live, thanks to this unique broadcast partnership.
Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, vows to root out corruption among police and government officials—focusing on crimes like human trafficking and illegal fees. He insists no act of graft is too small to ignore, warning all implicated officers of dismissal and legal action.
Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in Apple TV+'s new thriller Echo Valley, exploring the lengths a mother will go to protect her troubled daughter. Set on a rural horse farm, the film delves into secrets, addiction, and the murky boundaries between love and complicity.
Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool for Real Madrid in a €10m deal, joining the Spanish giants before the 2025 Club World Cup. The transfer leverages FIFA's special window and ends his storied time at Anfield.
Access Bank and Deloitte have joined forces to launch a nationwide SME Business Clinic, providing expert guidance and tools for Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises. Over 50 Deloitte professionals are offering one-on-one advice on financial management, compliance, and growth strategies in cities across Nigeria.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council is demanding automatic 300 scores for Southeast UTME candidates after JAMB rescheduled exams due to technical issues. The organization calls the resit unfair, citing stress and security concerns, and threatens legal action over what it deems systemic injustice.
Severe weather warnings are out for much of South Africa as heavy rains are set to hit central and eastern provinces until 8 January 2025. Major flood risks could threaten infrastructure, displace communities, and disrupt essential services. Authorities urge caution amid escalating orange and yellow-level weather alerts.
