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...

The gaming industry is entering another turning point. With rumors and early announcements surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming console, Xbox Project Helix, the next generation of gaming hardware is beginning to take shape. While Sony’s PlayStation 5 is still dominating the current generation and the PS6 remains years away, Helix could redefine what a console actually is. Xbox Project...

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...

Every year before the Oscars, Hollywood usually buzzes about the same things: who might win Best Picture, which actor gave the performance of the year, or what outrageous outfit might appear on the red carpet. But this year, something unusual is stealing the spotlight — a joke that won’t even be told. And somehow, that joke has already become one of the most talked-about moments...

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...