Jay-Z Acquires Vinicius Jr’s Agency
Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), owned by American billionaire hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, has completed the acquisition of Brazilian football agency TFM Agency. The acquisition, we gathered, was part of RNSI’s
China Surpasses the US in Branded Coffee Shops, Experiencing 58% Growth in the Past Year
A recent report by World Coffee Portal reveals that China has emerged as the leading market for branded coffee shops globally, surpassing the United States in the number of outlets.
Nvidia Flags Intensifying Competition from Huawei Despite U.S. Sanctions
Tech giant Nvidia has raised concerns over increasing competition from Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, even as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict the company’s access to American technology. In its latest
US Returns Over 40 ‘Stolen’ Antiquities to Italy
In a symbolic step toward combating the illicit trade of stolen art, New York authorities returned a collection of 42 valuable antiquities, valued at nearly $3.5 million, to Italy on
Don Julio Takes Centre Stage as AMVCA 2026 Sets May 9 Date
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is officially underway, with MultiChoice confirming May 9, 2026, as the date for this year’s ceremony and naming veteran actress
Taiwan Blocks Chinese App RedNote for One Year Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote - also known as Xiaohongshu - following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform.
GM Halts Chevy Blazer EV Sales Due to Software Glitches
General Motors (GM) has temporarily suspended sales of its recently launched Chevy Blazer EV due to reported software-related issues encountered by some customers. Scott Bell, Vice President of Global Chevrolet,
Amazon Calls Staff Back to Office Three Days a Week
Amazon will require all office staff to work in-person at least three days a week, ending a policy that left remote work decisions up to team directors. As reported on
Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 in Defamation Damages to Two Ministers
A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 (US$356,000; £266,000) in damages to two Singaporean ministers after finding they had been defamed by a
China Blocks Meta’s $2bn Acquisition Of AI Startup Manus
China has halted Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, signalling growing concerns over the transfer of sensitive technology amid escalating tensions with the United States. In
Bet365 Faces Probe in Australia for Compliance Issues
Australia's financial crime watchdog, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), has initiated an investigation into the UK-based online gambling firm Bet365 concerning its adherence to anti-money laundering and
Costco Brings Coca-Cola Back to Food Courts, Ending Decade-Long Pepsi Era
Costco is making a significant change at its food courts, bringing back Coca-Cola as its fountain soda provider and ending its decade-long partnership with Pepsi. The switch is set to
UK Crypto Users Required to Share Account Details With Tax Authorities From January
Cryptocurrency users in the UK are now required to provide their account details to tax officials or risk financial penalties, following new rules that took effect on 1 January. The
Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets
Meta has acknowledged a “software update issue” that has been causing some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets to become unresponsive, a problem that has persisted for weeks.
GTA 6 Leak: ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Trailer Reveals Game’s Release Date
In an unexpected turn of events, a leaked trailer for the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" surfaced online, revealing crucial details about the game's release date. The trailer, which
Ify Mogekwu Joins Fisayo Fosudo on ‘The Leaderboard’ | Watch
Fisayo Fosudo’s guest on this episode of “The Leaderboard” is Nigerian chef and culinary content creator Ify Mogekwu of Ify’s Kitchen. Enjoy the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbm6dygXtc&ab_channel=FisayoFosudo
OpenAI now wants to make DeepSeek look like the villain
OpenAI is investigating allegations that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek may have improperly leveraged its technology to develop a competing language model, intensifying an ongoing debate over intellectual property and fair
OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Promises ‘PhD-Level’ Expertise in New ChatGPT Update
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest version of the artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, claiming it delivers performance equivalent to a PhD-level expert across various disciplines, including writing and coding.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Faces Backlash Over ‘Face Shapewear’ Launch
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has sparked controversy after releasing a £52 “face wrap” marketed as overnight shapewear to sculpt the jawline. The product, which sold out in under 24
Nike, Ronaldo, Real Madrid Generate Highest Sponsorship Value
The NFL is the world’s richest sports league, with the pending sale of the Washington Commanders for $6 billion the latest example of its wealth. But when it comes to
