British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against electronics giant Samsung Electronics, accusing the company of using her image in a global television marketing campaign without her consent or compensation. According to court filings submitted on Friday, the singer alleges that Samsung prominently featured a photograph of her face on promotional…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his intention to contest in the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami announced his decision through a statement shared on his social media platforms, explaining that his move…
New Zealand is preparing to introduce a new citizenship test for migrants, marking a major shift in the country’s naturalisation process and adding a formal assessment for those seeking citizenship by grant. The new policy is expected to take effect in the second half of 2027 and will require applicants to complete an in-person multiple-choice…
The Nigeria Customs Service has formally handed over multiple stolen luxury vehicles recovered in Nigeria to Canadian authorities after intercepting them at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos. The operation, described by officials as a significant breakthrough in the fight against international vehicle theft and cross-border smuggling, led to the recovery of several high-value automobiles…
Peach farmers in California are facing a major agricultural and financial setback after the bankruptcy of Del Monte Foods triggered the shutdown of key fruit processing facilities, leaving growers with limited options for their crops. Farmers in Central California are now preparing to destroy approximately 420,000 clingstone peach trees following the closure of Del Monte’s…
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have unveiled a promising new cancer treatment approach inspired by bacteria naturally found inside tumors, offering a potentially innovative strategy for slowing cancer growth. Rather than attacking cancer cells directly in the conventional way, the new therapy focuses on disrupting how tumor cells generate energy, effectively weakening them…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning advising the public not to use Ivermectin as a treatment for hantavirus, following a wave of online claims promoting the anti-parasitic drug as a possible cure amid growing concern over a recent outbreak. The warning comes after heightened public attention surrounding hantavirus cases linked to the…
Spirit Airlines is facing growing criticism after reports emerged that the airline plans to allocate approximately $10.7 million in retention bonuses to a small group of employees overseeing the company’s shutdown process, while thousands of laid-off workers may receive little to no financial support. According to the reported plan, the bonus package is intended for…
China is making a major infrastructure push with the construction of a massive inland water canal expected to transform domestic trade, strengthen logistics networks, and reduce transportation costs across key economic regions. The ambitious project, valued at more than $10 billion, involves building an 83-mile-long canal through mainland China as part of the country’s broader…
The Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc, Tosin Eniolorunda, has sparked conversations about the state of talent development in Nigeria after revealing that the fintech company is struggling to fill more than 500 open positions despite focusing its recruitment efforts locally. Speaking during an appearance on The Platform, a public affairs programme aired on Channels…
