The plot that led to the assassination of Nigeria’s former Head of State, Major General Murtala Muhammed, on February 13, 1976, can be traced back to the day he assumed office in 1975. According to former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Muhammed’s refusal to accept a power-sharing arrangement sparked discontent among younger officers, ultimately leading...

After pioneering internet-based calling 23 years ago, Skype is officially shutting down. Microsoft, which acquired the platform 14 years ago, announced that Skype will be retired on May 5, 2025, as the company prioritizes Microsoft Teams. Skype users have 10 weeks to decide their next steps. While it's unclear how many people will be affected, Microsoft last reported in 2023 that Skype had over...

Looking for an Instagram alternative that gives you more control and less algorithm chaos? Meet Flashes—the latest photo-sharing app to join the scene, and it's already making waves. After officially launching on the App Store this week, Flashes pulled in nearly 30,000 downloads in just 24 hours. Not bad for a debut. So, what’s the big deal with Flashes? Well, for starters,...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is shaking things up with a new rule that requires applicants for green cards and visas to hand over their social media handles. This move is part of an effort to tighten security screenings, but it’s sparking privacy concerns and raising eyebrows about potential data misuse. The proposed rule, which would apply to a variety of...

The naira was strengthened to 1,494.03/$ at the official window on Thursday, according to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited. Similarly, an appreciation to 1,510.00/$ was recorded in the parallel market, reducing the spread between the two markets to 15.5/$. The gap between the official and parallel foreign exchange rates has been narrowing due to various policies implemented by the...