Speculation is growing over the health of Pope Francis as the Vatican remains unusually silent following his recent hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Concerns have intensified as the 87-year-old Pontiff has not made any direct public appearances or statements since his last social media message on Sunday.   Just days ago, Pope Francis shared words of gratitude on X,...

The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has withdrawn from Saturday’s local government election. This was announced by LP Chairman, Mr. Adebayo Bello, on Friday in Osogbo. Bello cited inadequate security arrangements by the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) as the reason for the withdrawal. He called for the election to be postponed for one or two months to allow OSSIEC to make...

Ah, Nigeria – the land of endless opportunities, vibrant culture, and a whole lot of hustle. As we step into 2025, some brands have cemented their place as the heavyweights of the Nigerian market, dominating everything from your morning breakfast to your evening Netflix binge. Let’s dive into the top 10 biggest brands you can’t avoid in 2025. 1. Dangote Group The word...

MTN Nigeria reported a loss of N400.44 billion after tax for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to the devaluation of the naira, which increased foreign exchange losses and negatively impacted the company's earnings.  This loss, revealed in the company's audited financial statements on Thursday, marks a 192% increase from the N137.02 billion loss recorded in 2023. The...

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...