Wall Street’s main indexes yesterday slipped from all-time highs set in the previous session, after a slump in the shares of Google-parent Alphabet following a revenue miss and a drop in Apple ahead of its results. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq broke above record levels on Monday as investors took comfort from a largely … Read more
MulvaneyTelecoms group Vodafone found security flaws in equipment supplied by China’s Huawei to its Italian business in 2011 and 2012, the two companies said yesterday. Vodafone, the world’s second-biggest mobile operator, said it had found security vulnerabilities in two products and that both incidents, first reported by Bloomberg, had been resolved quickly. Huawei, the world’s … Read more
Dutch legendary goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, has stated that while it is inevitable that Ajax will sell some of their stars this summer, the club is looking at sustainability rather than cashing in on their young stars wanted by the big clubs across Europe. With midfielder, Frenkie de Jong set to join Barcelona this … Read more
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde, has warned his players to cut off the supply line to Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in their Champions League semi-final today if they harbour hopes of making it to the final. According to Valverde, his Barcelona players must be ready to meet the psychological demands posed by Liverpool’s … Read more
They might not have been given any chance at the beginning of the Champions League this season but Ajax are only 90 minutes away from a first Champions League final since 1996. The giant-killing side, which already accounted for the exit of not just Real Madrid but also Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus side, offered another confident … Read more
With the Belgium international forward being constantly linked with a summer switch to Real Madrid, former Chelsea manager, Glen Hoddle has stated his support for a big-money move by the club’s No. 10. According to Hoddle, Eden Hazard deserves to play for Real Madrid and he made the Chelsea talisman know it “may be the … Read more
With his season over along with his African Nations Cup aspirations with Ivory Coast in June, Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly drew a few tears by saying the season hasn’t smiled upon him. The Ivorian, who offered a decent showing in Man U’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, was forced off in the 71st … Read more
Talks between the United States and China aimed at resolving their trade dispute will likely be resolved “one way or the other” in the next two weeks, White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said yesterday. “It won’t go on forever. I think, at some point, in any negotiation you realize we’re close to getting … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Sola Fosudo, has condemned the frequency of violence and sex scenes in Nollywood movies. Speaking at a workshop for members of staff of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) southwest zone during the weekend, Fosudo, also a university don who has attained the level of professor, decried the level of … Read more
As a Nigerian actress who has been around for some time, Ireti Doyle, has earned the right to take on certain issues as a way of guiding younger elements in Nollywood. That is precisely what the 52-year-old Fifty actress did in an Instagram post on Tuesday urging actors to consider role negotiations with film producers … Read more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc will put $10 billion behind Occidental Petroleum Corp’s bid as it tries to see off competition from Chevron Corp to buy smaller rival Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Occidental and Chevron Corp are locked in the biggest oil-industry takeover in years as they eye Anadarko’s prized assets in West Texas’ huge Permian … Read more
Nigeria’s Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI), winner of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action Award in 2018, is partnering CITC Global Consulting, a leading strategic management outfit to drive SDGs projects globally. CEO/Project Director of CYCDI, Foluke Michael, while signing the Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, stated that the partnership with CITC … Read more
Chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Femi Otedola, has praised his daughter, Temi, for being featured by media powerhouse, Cable News Network (CNN). Mr Otedola expressed his pride in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “My baby angel @jtofashion graces @cnn – full program coming soon! Papa is proud ??❤ … F.Ote?,” he wrote. Femi Otedola has … Read more
Algeria’s former prime minister has appeared before a court to answer questions relating to a corruption probe implicating several associates of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, local media reported. Footage of Ahmed Ouyahia, who served as Algeria’s prime minister four times, entering the court in central Algiers was broadcast by several private television stations on Tuesday. … Read more
It would not be out of place to say rapper, Falz the Bahd Guy, is seen more as a social crusader, than entertainer by Nigerians these days on account of his recent comments and efforts at socio-political revolution. Now, the rapper has praised reports regarding the assembling of armoured cars as part of the Made-in-Nigeria … Read more
The University of Cambridge is to investigate its own historical links with slavery and will examine how it might have gained financially. It has launched a two-year study that will examine its archives to see whether it gained from the slave trade. Universities have faced questions about the legacy of links to slavery. “It is … Read more
Celebrity On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa, has called out comedian, Bovi, for making a joke about her bum during the latet edition of his show. The 34-year-old socialite called out Bovi in an Instagram post on Tuesday, writing: “Never done this before but there’s always a first. Dear @officialbovi First off, i actually don’t even think … Read more
Japan’s Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In his last public address as emperor, Akihito handed over the symbols of power and thanked the public for their support during his 30-year reign. The 85-year-old was given permission to abdicate after saying he felt unable to … Read more
Okey Bakassi, a stand-up comedian, and actor, believes it is unfair to put Nigeria’s movie industry, better known as Nollywood, to its American counterpart. Speaking during the premiere of Avengers: Endgame organised by the US consulate at Filmhouse Cinema, Oniru, Bakassi said Hollywood have years of experience under their belt. “Nollywood is doing an amazing … Read more
Sudan’s military rulers said they were ready to negotiate with the opposition over the political future of the country, but there should be no further unrest beyond Tuesday, a reference to protests disrupting trains and bridges. Opposition groups and protesters have been pressing the Transitional Military Council (TMC) to speed up the move to civilian … Read more