Shares of Meta Platforms dropped nearly 10% at the opening of Wall Street on Thursday, April 30, in sharp contrast to Alphabet Inc., whose stock surged by more than 6%. The contrasting performances underscore how investors are beginning to differentiate between Big Tech companies based on their strategies for heavy investment in artificial intelligence. Alphabet…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the Ibadan convention organised by a faction of the People’s Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki, which took place in Ibadan in November last year. In a split ruling of three to two, the court; through a lead judgment delivered by Justice Stephen Adah—strongly criticised the Turaki faction…
Ashley Young has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the age of 40, bringing an end to a distinguished 23-year career. The former Manchester United and England international, who currently plays for Ipswich Town, said his immediate focus is on helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League on the final day…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Usman Isah, over alleged links to banditry and recovered charms believed to be used in criminal activities. The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He explained that the suspect was apprehended after allegedly making…
The body of missing U.S. politician Barry Christian has been discovered in rural Oklahoma. Christian, a 54-year-old Republican Senate candidate for District 38, was found dead on Thursday, April 30—two days after he was reported missing, according to a campaign statement cited by KOCO. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that his 2024 charcoal…
South Korea’s entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of Park Dong-bin. The 56-year-old actor was found dead on Wednesday, April 29, inside a restaurant he had been preparing to open in Pyeongtaek. He is survived by his wife and their three-year-old daughter. According to The Korea Times, his body was discovered by an…
Kobbie Mainoo has committed his future to Manchester United by signing a new five-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031. The 21-year-old midfielder’s previous deal, agreed in 2023 when he was just 17, had been set to run until the summer of 2027. His new contract reflects his development and growing…
