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...

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...

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...

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,...