The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has withdrawn from Saturday’s local government election.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...

Google is back at it again, dabbling in experimental tech that may or may not stick around longer than a season of Big Brother Naija. This time, the tech giant wants to school you—literally. Enter Learn About, a shiny new AI-powered learning tool designed to teach complex concepts without frying your brain. Think of it as the nerdy cousin of Google’s Gemini chatbot, but with a...

Jumia’s liquidity position improved to $133.9 million, helped by net proceeds from an at-the-market offering in August 2024. This reversed a decline of $106.9 million recorded in 2023. Net cash flows used in operating activities also showed improvement, reducing to $57.2 million from $73.0 million in the previous year. According to Jumia, key usage metrics improved in the fourth quarter,...

For the first time in history, the FIFA Men’s World Cup final will feature an official halftime show, marking a new era of entertainment for the global tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the groundbreaking addition via Instagram, announcing that the 2026 final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the...

If you've ever found yourself scrolling endlessly through social media, you've probably encountered the viral trend of "Pop the Balloon." The premise is simple: someone holds a balloon, hopeful and eager, only for it to pop, signaling their swift removal from the dating scene. No long discussions, no second chances—just a quick, exhilarating burst of reality. Now, Netflix is bringing this...