Damilola Atobatele

Auntie Esther refuses blood transfusion while battling cancer, citing her Jehovah’s Witness beliefs. Her decision has sparked national debate over medical advice, religious convictions and how public donations should be used.

Nigerian woman battling cancer refuses blood transfusion, cites religious beliefs

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A Nigerian woman diagnosed with cancer, Mensah Omolola, popularly known as Auntie Esther on X, has drawn widespread attention after turning down a blood transfusion recommended by her doctors. She said she cannot accept blood because of her religious beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. Omolola first came into the public eye earlier this year when […]

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Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 as Australia’s new social media law takes effect, with platforms freezing profiles and parents welcoming the move to protect children online.

Australia social media ban: Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram for under-16s

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Meta has begun blocking Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 in response to Australia’s new social media law, ahead of the December 10 deadline. Hundreds of thousands of profiles are being removed or frozen as platforms comply with the landmark legislation. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant defended the action, saying, “We’ve reached

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WhatsApp updates group chats with member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to make conversations more expressive, organised, and easier to plan.

EU launches probe into Meta’s use of AI in WhatsApp

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The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its deployment of AI features in WhatsApp, signaling increased scrutiny of the tech giant’s use of generative artificial intelligence. The inquiry centers on “Meta’s new policy regarding AI providers’ access to WhatsApp,” following the launch of Meta AI, a chatbot and virtual assistant,

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Spotify Wrapped 2025 Nigeria highlights Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake as the country’s top artists. Discover the most-streamed songs, albums and global trends shaping Nigerian music in 2025.

Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake top Nigerian talent in Spotify Wrapped 2025

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Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake have emerged as the standout Nigerian acts in Spotify Wrapped 2025, leading the platform’s major rankings and reaffirming their status as the country’s most influential music exports this year Wizkid tops the list as Nigeria’s most streamed artist, powered by the success of Morayo, which also became the country’s

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YouTube launches video recap with a personalised yearly summary that highlights users’ top channels, interests and viewing trends. The new YouTube Recap feature gives up to 12 cards of insights and introduces viewing personality types.

YouTube launches video viewing recap feature for users

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YouTube has launched a new video viewing recap feature that gives users a personalised look back at their year on the platform, summarising their top channels, interests and shifts in viewing behaviour. The feature, called YouTube Recap, began rolling out to users in the United States this week, with a global release expected shortly. It

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Spotify Wrapped 2025 Nigeria highlights Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake as the country’s top artists. Discover the most-streamed songs, albums and global trends shaping Nigerian music in 2025.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 : Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Alex Warren, Taylor Swift dominate global charts

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Spotify has unveiled its 2025 Wrapped, giving listeners a look at the year’s most-streamed music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The annual feature also shows fans insights into their personal listening habits over the past 12 months. Leading the global charts is Bad Bunny, who has been named Spotify’s Global Top Artist for the fourth time. His

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Thailand lifts alcohol ban on afternoon sales in a six-month trial, allowing wine, beer, and spirits from 11:00 am to midnight while authorities assess public health impacts.

Thailand lifts decade-long ban on afternoon alcohol sales

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Thailand on Wednesday lifted a decades-old restriction on afternoon alcohol sales, allowing stores, bars, and restaurants to sell wine, beer, and spirits from 11:00 am to midnight in a six-month trial. Previously, sales were prohibited between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Saram explained the change, noting the original ban targeted government

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City claimed a dramatic 5-4 victory at Craven Cottage, surviving a late Fulham fightback to extend their head-to-head dominance and move within five points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Man City take three points away from Craven Cottage in a nine-goal thriller

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Manchester City claimed a dramatic 5-4 victory at Craven Cottage, surviving a late Fulham fightback in a nine-goal Premier League thriller. The win also extended City’s dominance over the London side, marking their 19th consecutive head-to-head victory. City, coming off a stoppage-time win over Leeds last weekend, moved within five points of league leaders Arsenal.

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Nigeria grants asylum to Fernando Dias after a military coup in Guinea-Bissau blocked election results, providing him protection at the Nigerian embassy amid rising political tensions.

Guinea Bissau coup: Nigeria grants asylum to opposition candidate, Fernando Dias

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Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following a military coup that blocked the announcement of election results. Dias, 47, who ran for the Party for Social Renewal, was under protection at the Nigerian embassy after facing “threats made against” him, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said. “The decision

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