Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday, facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
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If you’re still holding on to an older iPhone or feature phone, you might want to check your device — Meta’s own WhatsApp is planning to stop supporting certain models starting May 5, 2025. In a move aimed at improving performance and security, WhatsApp will no longer work on a number of devices that can’t keep up with newer updates. Top on the list are some older iPhones like the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. These models can’t be updated past iOS 12.5.7, and WhatsApp now requires iOS 15.1 or later to keep running smoothly. It’s not…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SINOMACH, a Chinese conglomerate, for the development of a sugarcane cultivation and processing project capable of producing one million metric tonnes of sugar in the country.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says contrary to social media speculations, President Bola Tinubu is not in France for medical treatment.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system in the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil.
Renowned Gambian agriculture expert, Dr. Ernest Aubee, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the African Continental Association for Food Protection (ACAFP)—a continental body committed to promoting food safety and security across Africa. The ACAFP plays a critical role in advancing the production and distribution of safe food through advocacy, research, partnerships, and policy-driven interventions. It collaborates with stakeholders at national, regional, and continental levels to strengthen food protection systems, improve public health outcomes, and support sustainable agricultural development. In addition to his board membership, Dr. Aubee has also been named Co-chair of the Finance and Sponsorship Committee,…
Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of the produce in the various markets across the country.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, with two giant music speakers, used in concealing four large parcels of methamphetamine.
Lagos youthful and energetic political figure, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has been installed into the special “Omoluabi” royal elite circle of the Ijo Olorisa Parapo in the Badagry Division of the state as “Obalefun”. With this, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the state—and a 2027 gubernatorial hopeful—was conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Obalefun” by Oba Aderemi Oyebamiji Gbadegeshin Adedokun Ayinla, the Alase Oosa Agbaye/Ancient Deities Ijo Olorisa Agbaye. The coronation ceremony was attended by Baales, under the authority of the Akran of Badagry and a Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Chiefs. The…