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According to the Pew Research Center, women aged 25 to 34 are more likely than men in the same age group to hold a bachelor’s degree. This gender gap in degree completion is evident across all major racial and ethnic groups, though the extent of the gap varies significantly. In 1995, young men and women were equally likely to hold a bachelor’s degree (25% each). Since then, there has been a growing gap between men and women in college completion. Today, 47% of U.S. women ages 25 to 34 have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 37% of men. The…

In a landmark legal ruling, a tribunal has determined that a nurse, Sandie Peggie, is not obligated to use female pronouns for a transgender doctor, Beth Upton, in the context of an ongoing legal dispute. The case centers on Ms. Peggie’s claim that she was forced to change in front of Dr. Upton, whom she considers to be male, in the female changing rooms of Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. Key Tribunal DecisionEmployment Judge Sandy Kemp rejected an application by NHS Fife that sought to compel Ms. Peggie and her legal team to use female pronouns or terms for Dr. Upton. The…

For the children of the Nigerian diaspora, displaced by war and split between two worlds, footballers from John Fashanu to Jay-Jay Okocha were a first glimpse of themselves in Britain’s mainstream They arrived in 80s London with small intentions: to study, to work, to outrun what they had come from, and then maybe, one day, return back home. A people who came en masse from Nigeria, working the dark hours, balancing two jobs with part-time education, rolling in a ceaseless loop of morning shifts into lectures into night work again, until maybe a qualification came good, and they could move into…

The year 2024 proved to be one of political upheaval across the globe, marked by high-profile elections and significant shifts in voter sentiment. In the United States, the Democratic Party lost its hold on the presidency as former Republican President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans also secured majorities in both houses of Congress, signaling a major political realignment in the country. Globally, more than 60 countries held elections in 2024, making it a pivotal year for democracies worldwide. However, it was also a challenging year for incumbents and traditional political parties. Voters, disillusioned by rising prices, cultural…

Professor Fredrik Nyström, a renowned endocrinologist and internal medicine physician at Linköping University, Sweden, has spent 25 years challenging conventional health wisdom-Obesity. His findings, which often defy mainstream health advice, aim to reduce anxiety about health and empower individuals to live happier, more sustainable lives. In his new book, Lighten the Load on Your Shoulders, Prof Nyström dissects health myths and argues that happiness, rather than obsessive dieting and exercise, is key to longevity. Drawing from over 113 studies, he provides evidence that challenges longstanding health dogmas. Prof Nyström criticizes the traditional “eat less, exercise more” approach to weight loss,…

The Conservative Party is calling for new rights to allow parents full access to the materials being taught to their children in schools. This move comes after revelations that some 13-year-olds have been taught that there are 100 genders, and some primary school students have been exposed to inappropriate content, including lessons on masturbation. As part of this campaign, the Tories, led by Kemi Badenoch, are planning to introduce an amendment to Labour’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This amendment aims to enhance transparency by granting parents and carers the right to view all teaching materials, including those provided by…

US diplomats have requested an urgent exemption for Ukraine-related programmes from a 90-day freeze on foreign aid and “stop work” orders issued by secretary of state Marco Rubio, according to documents seen by the Financial Times and people familiar with the matter. Citing national security concerns, senior diplomats in the state department’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs have asked Rubio to grant a full waiver to exclude the work of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ukraine from the sweeping directive that came into effect immediately after being issued on Friday. “We do not know at this…

While Donald Trump has yet to act on his multiple tariff threats, it’s likely he will. So the fear lingers that the US president’s aggressive trade posture will sow global disorder, depressing growth and roiling markets, particularly if targeted nations retaliate. But retaliation is not the only or even the most likely response to Trump, no matter how broadly he finally delivers on his threats. The US has wielded tariffs as a weapon for eight years now. Those imposed by Trump in his first term were mostly continued or — in the case of China — expanded by Joe Biden.…

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has refuted allegations of corruption leveled against him, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking at a welcome event held in his honor in Ikeja GRA on Saturday, Obasa addressed his supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas, emphasizing his commitment to integrity and service. Obasa’s removal on January 13, as reported by the New Daily Prime, followed allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement. He was replaced by his former deputy, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lawal-Meranda. However, Obasa dismissed the allegations, including claims that he spent ₦16…

In a decisive move to maintain harmony in the community, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Sate, Nigeria, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has ordered the dissolution of the Sharia panel set up at the Central Mosque in Ado Ekiti. The announcement was made on Saturday during a meeting convened by the monarch with chiefs, community leaders, and prominent Muslim figures, including Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, President of the League of Imams and Alfas in the Southwest, Edo, and Delta States. The move comes amid rising concerns and tensions within the state regarding the establishment of the panel, which had reportedly resolved two…