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...

Pope Francis, the 266th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, is either significantly delayed in his expected activities or has passed away, according to sources within the Vatican. The Holy See has yet to release an official statement, fueling concerns about the Pope’s health following his recent hospitalization in Rome.   Just days ago, the 87-year-old Pontiff shared a...

The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that reflects how some people, institutions or nations face obvious problems that are impossible to solve, but instead of accepting reality, they cling to justifying them. The central idea is clear: if you find that you are riding a dead horse, the most sensible thing to do is to get off and leave it. However, in practice, the opposite...

Former Edo State governor and APC senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has been embroiled in controversy following serious allegations made by an online critic. Albert Obazee, a known critic of the APC and the current Edo State administration led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, alleged that Oshiomhole and some well-known thugs in Benin have hatched a plan to kill his father in Nigeria. Obazee, who...

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...