Masai Russell Sets New 100m Hurdles World Record, Breaks Amusan’s Mark
American Olympic champion Masai Russell has broken Tobi Amusan’s world record in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich. Russell clocked a stunning 12.09 seconds on Thursday, eclipsing Amusan’s previous world record of 12.12 seconds set at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene. The 26-year-old dominated the race from the opening […]
NFVCB Moves to Stop ‘Living in Colors’ Premiere Over Alleged Explicit Content
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has moved to halt the planned premiere of Living in Colors in Lagos, citing alleged explicit content and material promoting same-gender relationships. The board said it discovered promotional materials for the film’s media press call and premiere scheduled for this weekend at a cinema facility in Lagos. […]
Cyberattack Hits Three UK Airports, Exposes Data Of 8.7 Million Customers
A cyberattack targeting three major airports in the United Kingdom has compromised the personal information of approximately 8.7 million customers, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator of the affected airports, has disclosed. The affected facilities are Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport. According to MAG, an unauthorised third party gained access to […]
Nigeria to Reclaim FTSE Frontier Market Status September 21
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria is set to return to FTSE Russell’s Frontier Market status on September 21, 2026, restoring the country to the global investment universe after nearly three years. FTSE Russell confirmed on Thursday, August 27, that Nigeria’s reclassification from Unclassified to Frontier Market status will take effect from the opening of trading on […]