When a big-name author drops a new novel after years of silence, expectations automatically go through the roof. That’s exactly what happened when Kiran Desai released The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny in 2025. And honestly? The book mostly lives up to the hype — though it’s not the kind of novel you breeze through in one lazy afternoon. This one takes its time, and you...

I still remember that Sunday morning clearly. The church was full, the choir was singing one of those songs that usually lifts your spirit, but my heart felt heavy. Not because of anything the pastor said. Not because life was hard. It was because of one person sitting three rows ahead of me. Daniel. Two years earlier, Daniel had been more than just a friend. We grew up in the same...

Art is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of human expression. Long before written language existed, early humans were already painting stories on cave walls, carving symbols into stone, and shaping objects that reflected their beliefs and experiences. These early creations were more than decoration; they were a way for people to communicate ideas, record events, and express emotions...

Image: BY GOOGLE GEMINI In 2026, one of the biggest trends shaping the internet is the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in everyday digital platforms. From social media to blogging websites and creative tools, AI is changing how people create, publish, and discover content online. Just a few years ago, AI was mostly used for simple automation like chatbots or basic recommendations. Today,...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new rule restricting how often Nigerians can update the phone number linked to their Bank Verification Number (BVN)—now limited to just once in a lifetime. The directive, communicated to banks and financial institutions on Thursday, takes effect from May 1, 2026. This move is part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...