Author: Akintayo Adams

Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by growing investor enthusiasm for the company’s advancements in artificial intelligence and hopes for a revitalized iPhone sales cycle. Shares of the Silicon Valley tech giant have surged approximately 16% since early November, adding about $500 billion to its market capitalization. At the last close, Apple was valued at $3.85 trillion, dwarfing the combined market values of Germany and Switzerland’s stock markets. The recent rally in Apple shares reflects optimism surrounding its artificial intelligence strategy. Analysts believe that the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Apple devices and…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated a committee on the management and disbursement of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund. The explosion, which rocked Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija Ibadan, on January 16, 2024, claimed many lives and left many others seriously injured. During the inauguration at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, Makinde emphasized the importance of transparency in the committee’s responsibilities to those affected by the incident. He also announced plans to fix the road to Dejo Oyelese Street and erect a monument at the explosion site. Makinde stated that the government’s support is aimed at helping those affected,…

Renowned Ifá priest, Chief Ifáyẹmí Ẹlẹ́búìbọn, has admonished Nigerians to desist from blaming the Yorùbá deity, Èṣù, for their misdeeds. Ẹlẹ́búìbọn made the call during a peaceful rally tagged “Èṣù Is Not Satan Walk” in Òṣogbo, Ọ̀ṣun State, on Tuesday. The event was organised to address misconceptions about the Esu deity and to commemorate Esu Deity Day. The rally, which commenced at Òṣogbo City Stadium, saw participants—including members of the Concerned Ìṣẹ̀se Youth, Ọ̀ṣun State chapter—march through major parts of the state capital, singing praises of Esu and promoting awareness about its virtues. The walk concluded at a temple in…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a telecom tariff hike set to take effect in January 2025, with increases of up to 40%. This decision follows years of requests from major telecom companies like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have been seeking higher prices to reflect rising operational costs due to inflation. Related || Nigerians to pay more as NCC unveils new tariff The proposed hikes will affect the cost of calls, SMS, and data bundles. For example, the cost of a phone call will rise from ₦11 to ₦15.40 per minute, while 1GB of data will increase…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has warned Marcus Rashford that he will remain exiled until he begins to meet the standards expected. Rashford has been omitted from the match-day squads for the last three matches against Manchester City, Tottenham and Bournemouth. Amorim has now said he is happy to leave the 27-year-old out until the issue is rectified. “When I feel that it is the right moment I will change something until then I will continue to think about what is the best for the team,” Amorim said when asked about Rashford’s situation. “I speak with him every day, not…

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has undergone a successful surgery. Eguavoen, according to SCORENigeria, underwent the surgery in Belgium. The surgery was postponed several times due to the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The former defender guided the Super Eagles to qualification for Morocco 2025 in November. Assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has taken charge of the home-based Super Eagles for the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Back Galaxies of Ghana. The Eagles held the Black Galaxies to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra on Sunday. Get instant and latest news updates…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has insisted that he feels the same frustration as the club’s fans. Amorim said this amid the Red Devils’ recent back-to-back defeats. Amorim’s side have failed to win a game in their last two matches against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League. Speaking at his pre-match interview ahead of Man United’s Premier League clash with Wolves on Boxing Day, Amorim said: “I just want to win, I don’t care about Christmas. “I’m really frustrated like the fans, but I know what to do. But then we have to solve…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again reduced its retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N965 per litre. Observations at NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja revealed that the state-owned oil firm has adjusted its pump price from N1,040 to N965 per litre. NNPCL filling stations along Kubwa Expressway are now dispensing PMS at the new price of N965 per litre. This represents a price reduction of N75. Earlier last week, the firm had reduced its petrol price to N1,040 per litre. The latest price cut follows a similar move by Dangote Refinery, in partnership with…

A train collided with a car loaded with bags of rice in the Iju-Fagba area of Lagos State on Tuesday. The vehicle, a Sienna, was reportedly stuck on the rail track, and despite efforts by bystanders to push it off, they were unable to move it before the train approached. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed so far. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has called on Nigerians to embrace love, peace, and unity during the festive season, urging citizens to remain hopeful about the nation’s future. In his Christmas message released on Tuesday, the President described Christmas as a season of divine prophecy fulfilled, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and the enduring strength of humanity’s shared faith. “Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolizes the triumph of love, peace, and unity. It reminds us that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope,” Tinubu stated. The President expressed…