Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings To Step Down From Board In June
Reed Hastings, the co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, will step down from the company’s board of directors when his current term ends in June. The announcement was made as
Diageo Ends its 15-Year Partnership With Diddy Following Lawsuit
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean "Diddy" Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which
The Guardian Bids Farewell to Elon Musk’s X, Citing “Toxic” Environment
The Guardian has announced it will cease posting content on X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s increasingly toxic nature and its owner Elon Musk’s influence on political discourse. The British
Advertisers Plan to Withdraw from X in Record Numbers
A record number of companies are planning to reduce their advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter, due to concerns over extreme content potentially harming their brand image. According to
Dangote Refinery Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sale of Substandard Fuel by Nearby Company
Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over a nearby facility allegedly involved in the blending and sale of substandard petroleum products in Nigeria. The company claims that an international trading firm
Pepsi Bets on Prebiotics to Win Back Health-Conscious Drinkers
As traditional colas fall out of favour with younger consumers, PepsiCo is taking a bold step to refresh its legacy brand by introducing a gut-friendly twist on its classic soda.
Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Larger Size and Magnetic Joy-Cons
As anticipation mounts for the release of Nintendo's highly anticipated successor to the Switch, new details have emerged regarding the appearance and controller connectivity of the upcoming handheld console. According
BBC Introduces Paywall for US Visitors to Its Website
The BBC has rolled out a paid subscription model for its US-based digital audience, marking a significant shift in how the broadcaster delivers its news and feature content outside the
Federal Government Releases Second Batch of N5 Billion Creative Fund to Nollywood
The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of the second batch of the N5 billion Creative Fund, aimed at boosting Nigeria's creative sector. The Creative Fund, initiated in December 2023
Starbucks Sales Decline as Customers Push Back Against High Prices
Starbucks is facing a drop in sales as customers appear to be resisting the high costs of its popular iced coffees and lemonades. The coffee giant reported a 3% decrease
Three Charged Over Alleged Scheme to Smuggle AI Chips to China
US authorities have charged three individuals over an alleged plot to illegally export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, the US Department of Justice announced. According to prosecutors, the trio
Elon Musk Sells $3.6bn of Tesla Shares
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has sold another 22 million shares, worth around $3.58bn (£2.9bn), in the electric car maker Tesla. The shares were sold on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this
Persistent Building Collapses in Lagos: A Reflection of Systemic Failures and Negligence
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of frequent building collapses, with an average of one incident occurring every two weeks this year. While the economic
Usain Bolt Reportedly Lost Millions in $1.2 Billion Jamaican Wealth Management Fraud
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, was reportedly caught up in a massive employee fraud scheme that resulted in over $1.2 billion in stolen funds from a wealth management company,
A Ransomware Attack is Hitting Schools, Businesses and Government Agencies. Here’s What You Should Know
A global cyberattack orchestrated by Russian cybercriminals has targeted numerous businesses, universities, and government agencies, leading to efforts to assess the extent of the data compromised. While the full scope
Instagram Makes a U-turn on TikTok-Style Revamp
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new
Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as Nearly 1,000 Face Removal
Canada deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, as immigration enforcement activities accelerated to levels not recorded in more than a decade, according to official figures reviewed over
Diddy Shifts Allegiance to Charlie Sloth’s Au Vodka Amid Ongoing Cîroc Lawsuit
In the midst of his legal battle with Cîroc's parent company, Diageo, music mogul Diddy has officially distanced himself from Cîroc and embraced UK personality Charlie Sloth's Au Vodka, proclaiming
China Fines PwC $62 Million and Suspends Operations Over Role in Evergrande Collapse
Chinese regulators have imposed a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) and a six-month business suspension on PwC's auditing arm in mainland China for its role in the
Adidas’s New Gen Z, Fashion-Forward Line is its Biggest Launch in 50 Years
Adidas is adding a third label to its brand lineup. Sportswear, a fashion-forward line aimed at Gen Z, is the company’s first full collection launch in 50 years. Situated between
