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…
Real Madrid CF has fined midfielders Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde €500,000 each following a heated training ground incident that reportedly left Valverde requiring hospital treatment. The Spanish giants confirmed the disciplinary action on Friday, stating that the financial penalties officially conclude the club’s internal investigation into the altercation. Despite the seriousness of the incident,…
Meta Platforms has officially discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messaging on Instagram, bringing an end to a privacy feature that previously allowed users to exchange messages with an added layer of security. The change took effect on May 8, 2026, according to an update published on Instagram’s official Help page, where the platform confirmed that end-to-end…
Fresh concerns have emerged over agricultural financing in Nigeria after a leading agribusiness executive accused financial institutions of diverting funds intended for farmers into the real estate sector, worsening the country’s already fragile food production system. The allegation was made by Wale Oyekoya, former Chairman of the Agriculture and Non-Oil Group of the Lagos Chamber…
