Apple announced on Monday that it will invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and create 20,000 new jobs, marking its largest-ever domestic spending commitment. The move comes as tech companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence and as Apple faces mounting pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to March 6 and 7, 2025. The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involves allegations of money laundering. The adjournment followed testimony from two prosecution witnesses, one of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday as Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The commemoration came as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he termed a “special military operation” in February 2022 triggered the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has assured that it has sufficient Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to meet Nigeria’s domestic demand, according to Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited. Speaking over the weekend, Dangote revealed that the refinery currently holds over half a billion litres of petroleum products, valued…
Legendary singer and songwriter Roberta Flack, known for timeless hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Her publicist confirmed her death but did not disclose the cause. Flack had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has awarded a ₦50 million grant to empower 1,000 women petty traders in Kaduna State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The symbolic cheque was presented on Monday at the Umaru Yar’Adua Conference Centre through Hasfat Uba Sani, wife of the Kaduna State Governor and RHI…
Wallace died in the early hours of Friday at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania according to Monroe County.She was instrumental in making sure her son’s legacy was kept alive, despite being dismissive of Notorious B.I.G’s style even labelling it as ”noise” Wallace also launched the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation following her son’s death, an organisation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women-led businesses in the country. This reaffirmation was disclosed during the Bank’s announcement of its 80 years anniversary campaigns targeted at supporting and rewarding its existing and potential customers across…
Germans headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal election, with conservative candidate Friedrich Merz emerging as the frontrunner after a campaign dominated by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of U.S. President Donald Trump. Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), with more than 59 million eligible voters. First exit poll…
