Telegram Founder Blames Apple For Holding Back a Major Update
Telegram CEO and founder, Pavel Durov has revealed that an upcoming Telegram update has been stuck in Apple’s app review for two weeks “without explanation.” This was made known in
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
US FTC Asks Court to Block Microsoft From Closing Activision Deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to halt Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, seeking a court order to block the $69 billion deal. The FTC filed a
NDLEA Arraigns Alleged Drug Kingpin, Three Mexicans, Six Others Over ₦480bn Methamphetamine Operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court in Lagos over their alleged
Nigerian Gamers Lament Over Disappointing Hamster Kombat Rewards
Nigerian gamers and thousands of global players have expressed frustration and disappointment following the much-anticipated launch of Hamster Kombat's coin rewards. The popular game, which had captivated users with promises
Government Planning Youth Vaping Crackdown
Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has revealed that the Ministry of Health is now seeking public feedback on the proposed regulations in response to rising youth vaping rates as reported
Nintendo Enforces DMCA, Forces Removal of Mario Content from Garry’s Mod
In a significant move impacting the Garry's Mod community, Nintendo has wielded Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices to remove all Mario-related content from the platform, stirring controversy and speculation
Adidas Eyes Taylor Swift Collaboration After Parting Ways with Kanye West
Adidas, having severed ties with multi-faceted creative Kanye West and his Yeezy brand over a year ago, is actively seeking fresh collaborations, with global music sensation Taylor Swift emerging as
Canva Quits Russia After Protests
Australia-based design software firm Canva announced Wednesday it is pulling out of Russia, after coming under intense pressure from Australian-Ukrainian activists. The company cut off payments from Russia soon after
Access Bank Commends Ogun’s Business Climate, Backs Gateway Airport Project
The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has praised the Ogun State government for creating an enabling environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna made the remarks
Apple and Google Must Prepare to Remove TikTok from App Stores by Jan. 19, Lawmakers Warn
Apple and Google must be ready to remove TikTok from their U.S. app stores by January 19, two bipartisan lawmakers have warned. In a letter sent Friday to the CEOs
50 Cent Acquires 985,000-Square-Foot Property for G-Unit Film Division
50 Cent has made a massive investment in Hollywood by purchasing a 985,000-square-foot property, which he plans to develop into a studio for G-Unit Film Division. In a video shared
Dos Equis Brings Back “Most Interesting Man” Campaign As Sales Decline
Dos Equis has announced the return of its iconic “The Most Interesting Man in the World” advertising campaign in a bid to revive interest in the struggling beer brand. The
Rite Aid Sells Pharmacy Assets of Over 1,000 Stores to Competitors Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Rite Aid has announced the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to major rivals, including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kroger, and Albertsons, as part of its
Google Terminates 28 Employees for Protesting Israeli Cloud Deal
Google has terminated the employment of more than two dozen employees who participated in protests against the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government. The dismissals came after an
Lyft and Uber to Halt Operations in Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Law
Rideshare giants Lyft and Uber are set to cease their services in Minneapolis starting May 1, following the city council's decision to override the mayor's veto and implement a new
Roku Discloses Cyberattack, 576,000 Accounts Compromised
Roku, the popular streaming service has revealed that approximately 576,000 user accounts were compromised in a cyberattack, marking the second security breach for the platform this year. According to a
Walgreens Struggles Amid Growing Challenges in the Pharmacy Sector
Walgreens is facing significant financial setbacks, with its stock plummeting by over 80% in the past five years, making it one of the worst-performing companies in that period. In response
Oando Wins Energy Deal of the Year
Oando Plc has been honored with the Energy Deal of the Year 2024 award at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025 in recognition of its landmark $783 million acquisition
Amazon Introduces Alexa+ to Compete in AI Chatbot Era
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an upgraded version of its popular voice assistant, designed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The new service, introduced on Wednesday, promises enhanced conversational abilities, personalized
