Apple's Revenue & Profits Decline For The First Time In Over A Decade As Tim Cook Blames China

Apple on Tuesday posted a rare decline in revenue and profits for the second quarter - the first time it has done so in more than a decade.  

CEO Tim Cook cited steep declines in revenue from China and slowing iPhone sales as the main catalysts behind the surprising profit slump.

Revenue for the quarter ended in December came in at $84.3 billion, which is a 4.5 percent decline from the same quarter last year.

Profits slid to $19.97 billion for the quarter, down from roughly $20 billion in the same quarter last year.


Greater China revenue declined a whopping 26 percent compared to last year, with sales in the region coming in at $13.17 billion. 

The results came after Cook warned investors this month that the firm was lowering its revenue expectations for the all-important holiday quarter, which is something it hasn't done since 2002. 

40 EU Observers Arrive Nigeria for 2019 general election

Less than 19 days to the commencement of the general elections, 40 European Union (EU) Observers have arrived the country for the elections.

David Dahmen, the leader of the EU Observers in charge of Oyo and Osun states, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan, when he visited the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Mutiu Agboke.

Mr Dahmen, who was on a familiarisation tour, stated that the observers had been grouped into 20 teams to observe the forthcoming elections in all the states of the federation.

He said that he and Mukalay Banze, along with their Assistant, Sony Odiongenyi, would be in charge of Oyo and Osun states.


He said the observers would interact with some key stakeholders, INEC inclusive, in the course of their stay in the country.

”We have just been briefed by the Oyo REC on the preparations made by INEC in respect of the forthcoming elections,” Mr Dahmen said.

Okowa Campaign AD

Earlier, Mr Agboke stated that the EU observers were on a familiarisation visit to the state headquarters of INEC.

”We have updated the team on our preparations and readiness to conduct free, fair and credible polls,” he said.

(NAN)

Checkout Cute Photos Of Mavin Star Dija & Her Family

She is known to have kept that part of her life secret but Dija somehow a little bit changed her mind and decided to post photos of herself, husband and kids having fun at the beach. More pics below...

Man arrested for attempting to rob a businessman in Lagos state

A young man identified as, Ifeanyi Owoh, has been arrested in Lagos state for attempting to rob a businessman in Lagos state.

This was revealed in a statement from the state police command spokesperson, Chike Oti, which said that on Tuesday January 22nd at about 15.30hrs, along Billings way, Oregun, Lagos, policemen who were on a motorbike on street patrol duty, sighted two men.

The policemen then approached the men for routine check, but rather than subject themselves to security scrutiny, they took to their heels.

The police riders chased after the fleeing men and arrested one of them

During a brief interrogation, Ifeanyi Owoh narrated that their mission in the industrial estate was to rob a business man who they learnt was in town for a transaction with a notable automobile company in the area

One locally made pistol, three live cartridges and a dagger were recovered from the suspect.

The police also made it known that efforts are on to arrest his fleeing accomplice while the apprehended suspect would be charged to court soon.

Flights Grounded At Manchester Airport As Deep Freeze Hits Britain To Last All Week

Britain faces 'very significant snowfall' this week with temperatures expected to fall to -11C (12F) as the Met Office extended weather warnings today amid school closures and travel chaos that shut a major airport.

Moisture blown in from a storm in France teamed with Arctic winds from the North has led to flurries and sub-zero conditions, with Transport for London activating their cold weather strategy and running de-icing trains overnight.

Manchester Airport was closed this morning as workers desperately tried to clear the runway of snow, with passengers complaining of 'mayhem' as people were stuck on planes and flights redirected to other airports.


A further weather system forecast to arrive tomorrow could break this winter's current record low of -10.8C (12.6F) set on January 18 in Aberdeenshire, and bring up to 4in (10cm) of snow even to parts of southern England.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice covered most of the UK today, after the lowest temperature recorded overnight was -6.8C (20F) at Aonach Mor in the Highlands, followed by -6C (21F) at Topcliffe in North Yorkshire.

Snow fell overnight in London, but forecasters said the 'messy' nature of the weather front, which was a mixture of snow, sleet and rain, meant the problems it caused were 'patchy' and not as widespread as feared.

Man Narrates What Happened To him When He Slept In A Female Hostel

A Nigerian guy on Twitter who narrated what happened to him when he slept off at a female hostel past the normal time males are allowed in.

Read his lengthy but interesting story…

               

“Back then in the university,I went to visit someone in the female hostel and we both slept off.i woke up by 9:32pm and guys were not allowed in the hostel after 9pm.The girl went outside and told me girls wey already naked that if I come out I’m finished.issa thread.She suggested I wore her clothes and pretend to be a lady and cover my face with a long hair tie and walk out of the hostel but I was scared cause I was gonna see so many girls naked before getting to the gate.her roommates were already on their way back.i was confused.Turn on notification.i seriously don’t know what people would say if I post what happened that day.i would post and delete immediately.I asked her how understanding her roommates could be and she said one of them was a campus fellowship mama that she was gonna report if she knew.she said she would go outside and tell them snake had entered the room but I said no that they were gonna go call security or so.I told her to bring her wig and a wrapper,she brought it and I wore it and covered myself with the wrapper and asked her to tell her roommates when they come in that I was her friend and was sick and I can’t go back to my hostel in slept on the bed and TURNED my face to the wall.she slept on the bed with me.her roommates came in,started gisting and asked who I was,she told them what I told her earlier on of them came close and touched my neck and was like her body is not really hot tho,she said I just took drugsNext thing I heard was can I pray for her?that was the fellowship mama talking.she said I should just turn my face and have faith that it’s gonna be well. THIS girl vannesa was very smart.she told her I was a jehovah’s witness member that I won’t like it. I was scared.Two of them changed up,they were talking of going to have their bath.i was still scared.they went out to have their baths and tapped me and said babe I’m scared,what do we do?told her I was gonna stay in the hostel till 6pm the next day when boys are allowed in so I can leaveWe agreed.we slept and I didn’t know when I started snoring,😂😂,she tapped me and wispered you are snoring like a man in my dears I could not sleep again. My bold 2 battery was almost dead.i stayed up till the next morning. The girls left for lectures the next day.Both of us were in the room.we were laughing and scared the same time.around 4p.m,she opened the door cause we had locked it.i climbed the bed again and she joined https://t.co/aKeYDeVr9R of then came back,your friend is still sick?she answered yes.the girl said we should go to the school clinic and she said no.she said someone’s child should not die here ooo.she went out and had her bath.the fellowship mama cane back and didn’t say a word. now it was 6pm,the chance I had to leave the hostel freely as a guy but the roommates were still inside,When it was 7pm,she sent me a text and said she was gonna ask her roommates to join her that she was gonna buy food for them.that once I hear them leave,I should wait for 7 minutes and leave the room immediately my dear she asked them to join her go eat,but the mamaSaid she was OK and didn’t want to eat.i felt like dying so the other girl said let’s go together,so they left next thing I felt was a touch.the mama touched me and said Mr Man you can leave our hostel now,don’t think I’m stupid.i saw your shoe Under the bed.i heard when you were snoring and all.its either you come down now and leave or I call the security for you.brothers and sisters I came down,thanked her very well and she invited me to their fellowship.that was how I started playing drums for Nifes in schoolIt didn’t look funny and easy compared to how I’m typing.i know what I went through.didnt have my bath for a full day,could not sleep peacefully and I was still caught. It’s not a sweet story tho but I thank God nothing happened.thanks for reading this boring story.”

INEC Honours Tuface Idibia, Others

The 2019 general elections will be for young people who constitute 81 per cent of registered voters, the Independent National Commission said in Abuja on Tuesday.

The chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, stated this during an election summit for youths, where popular musicians were given awards for helping to mobilise youths to register for the elections.

Among those given awards were ace musician Innocent Idibia (Tuface) and Ambassador Ketil Karlson, Head of European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS.

While commending Tuface and others for mobilising youths to participate in the voter registration, the INEC boss urged them to continue to tell them to collect their Permanent Voter Cards

RnB legend, James Ingram dies of brain cancer at age 66

                                 

Legendary singer James Ingram has been announced dead at the age of 66. He died after battling brain cancer.

The announcement was made on social media by Debbie Allen who tweeted:

“I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.”

James Ingram is a Grammy award winning artist and has collaborations with big names such as Quincy Jones and Anita Baker.

Jussie Smollet of EMPIRE hospitalized after being attacked and beaten

Jussie Smollet, who starred in the hit series Empire, has been hospitalized after he was beaten by two men. A police report stated that the actor was attacked with chemical substance by the men who put a noose around his neck.

The two men also chanted racial and homophobic slurs at Jussie Smollet and shouted “this is MAGA country”.

Fox have issued a statement in which they expressed sadness at the attack on the member of the cast of their show.

“We are deeply saddened and outraged to learn that a member of our EMPIRE family, Jussie Smollett, was viciously attacked last night. We send our love to Jussie, who is resilient and strong, and we will work with law enforcement to bring these perpetrators to justice. The entire studio, network and production stands united in the face of any despicable act of violence and hate — and especially against one of our own.”

The actor is currently recovering at a hospital 

Nigeria artiste Xcellente allegedly beats young ladies who accommodated him

                               
An upcoming artiste identified as Xcellente has been called out for allegedly beating up some young ladies who accommodated him in their apartment

According to one of the ladies identified as Zarah, Xcellente allegedly descended on them after he felt they were being rude to him.

dis guy @xcellente is an upcoming artiste dat has no house,he came begging for accommodation in our apartment which he was later given a room in desame house I live in…on Sunday night,my friend called our gate man (Obinna) to get airtime for her and @xcellente told her dat she can’t send de gate and called her names.And she told him dat he has not blown bt yet he is so rude wat if he becomes next wiz kid or Davido he will jst step on everyone….he got up and started beating her….my only crime was dat I pleaded wit him to stop beating her den he jumped to me..now he is no where to b found….wat if dis happens to ur sis or girlfriend or wife will u jst sit back?

Don Jazzy Congratulates Davido On His Sold Out Concert In 02 Arena

Don Jazzy has congratulated Davido on the success of his sold out show yesterday in London, saying the singer and his team made him proud.

While posting a photo of the singer, Donjazyy wrote;

We Will Jail More Corrupt People, Osinbajo Says As He Brings Campaign To Lagos

The Buhari-led administration will jail more corrupt Nigerians, if re-elected, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said.

Mr Osinbajo said this on Sunday during his house-to-house campaign in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State.

Mr Osinbajo, the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was in the area to canvass for votes, also visited various markets and houses in the area.

Speaking to people in Ifako-Ijaiye, Mr Osinbajo said grand corruption, which plagued the 16 years administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contributed to the lack of infrastructure for Nigerians.


Mr Osinbajo said the Buhari-led APC government would focus on jobs for youths, power and providing enough resources to financially empower petty traders and business owners.

“The difference between us and the PDP is that we don’t steal government resources. We use it for the people. We earn less and we spend more on the welfare of people than the previous government.

“Everybody knows Buhari is an honest man. He will not steal public fund. We shall continue to fight corruption so that we can have enough money to provide infrastructure. We have to build on the foundation we have laid.

“The corrupt people will be jailed. That is why the corrupt elements in the opposition are desperate to regain power. We can’t leave government for the thieves.

“You should vote for APC because it is the only party that can do the job. We should not allow PDP to return to power,” he said.

Drunk Lady harassed Sanwo-Olu Babajide on stage.

A video has surfaced on social media showing a lady who appeared drunk and almost harassed Sanwo-Olu Babajide on stage.
The Lagos State governorship aspirant was at a program yesterday evening and during the Question & Answer session, a lady had approached him to ask a question on housing.
But in what could be considered as an incoherent display, the lady could be seen moving closer to the governorship aspirant, probably with the intention to drive home her point.
The video was posted on Instagram by a forum, and it was captioned:

A lady named Palmer who appeared drunk cause a stir at an “Evening with Sanwo-Olu” yesterday when she mounted the podium and almost harassed Mr Sanwo-Olu.

Onnoghen Should Quit The Bench After His Suspension Has Been Lifted — Falana

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has asked Justice Walter Onnoghen to quit the bench after his suspension must have been lifted by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The human rights activist made this call on Sunday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

He said, “The government should as a matter of urgency, lift the suspension on the Chief Justice since the Chief Justice as so much to on his own admitted that he did not declare his assets, he should do the needful by calling it quits”.


Falana said after the suspension has been lifted, the Chief Justice should quit the bench because he has already admitted that he failed in his duty to declare his asset as required by the constitution.

The Senior Advocate further argued that the Executive and the Judiciary arms of government have failed Nigerians with regards to the case of Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Chidinma Moves Into Her New Home [Photo]

Singer Chidinma has moved into her new home, thanking God for a good life. She posted the first photo with the caption;

Come on in! #NewHome #Godpromisedeverythingnew #Godisfaithfultoafault

Lady Steals Clothes, Caught At Supermarket

A 40-year old lady, one Ijeoma Ogbu, has been arrested after she was caught with clothes she allegedly stole at a supermarket in Lagos.

P.m.Express reports that the alleged theft took place at Abubakar Street, Abule Egba, Fagba, Lagos.

The suspect was said to have pretended to have gone to buy clothes at the store but had another motive which was to steal clothes there. She was eventually caught as she reportedly hid the clothes in her bag and attempted to escape.

It was gathered that the owner of the store had incurred the loss of several clothes in the past before luck ran out on Ijeoma and she was caught in the act. She was handed over to the police.


At the police station, the owner of the store, Awolusi Saheed, claimed that the total clothes Ijeoma had stolen from him was about N562,000.

She was later charged before the Ogba Magistrates Court for stealing.

She pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Mr. Victor Eruada, did not object to her being granted bail but asked for a date for hearing.

The prosecutor, Mrs. Dan-Oni, granted her bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.

She was remanded in prison custody pending when she will perfect her bail.

The matter was adjourned till 13th February, 2019.

Jeff Bezos & Mistress 'Planning To Move In Together

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are still going strong now that their relationship is public.

“They are very much together, and are planning to move in together,” a source tells PEOPLE.

News of the Amazon CEO’s romance with the news anchor and helicopter pilot, 49, first broke in early January after Bezos, 55, announced his divorce from wife MacKenzie after 25 years together in a joint statement on Twitter. Their split is likely to be one of the most expensive ever — since Bezos is the richest man in the world worth an estimated $137 billion.

Veteran Rapper DMX to be released from prison today

Legendary American rapper, DMX is set to be released from prison today, this is according to claims by his rapper.

After spending nearly a year behind bars for tax fraud, the ‘X Gon Give It To Ya’ singer is set to walk free a few days earlier than expected.

His lawyer Murray Richman told the news site yesterday:

“He’s coming home tomorrow. I spoke to him; he’s very happy.

“He’s looking forward to being home. He’s never been hotter than now – people have been seeking him out all over.

Mr Richman added that DMX was ‘terrific’ in jail and didn’t become a target because of his celebrity status.

He pleaded guilty in 2017 to tax evasion charges where he was accused of a ‘multi-year scheme’ that allowed him to avoid paying $1.7 million (£1.3 million) in taxes.

Bobrisky Slam Odunlade Adekola For Shading Cross dresser

The recent post by the self claimed male barbie was as a result of a recent video by Odunlade, in which he spoke about Nigerian cross dressers.
Bobrisky took to his Instagram page to slam Odunlade Adekola, calling the popular Yoruba actor a senseless idiot.

Bobrisky wrote while calling out the actor;

“Good morning guys I’m so pissed but that won’t stop me saying good morning to my beautiful fans across the world. Dis man in dis video is a Yoruba actor with empty brain like fish net. Let me start from when this thing with a wide mouth like FEMALE SHE GOAT got admissions at university of Lagos at old age. I was in my final yr in school then when dis brother got admitted to Unilag for adult learning DLI…..Now the senseless idiot don hear small English nobody will hear world again. Now bros let me now send you back to that Abeokuta u live. You are talking about Bobrisky who dresses like a female? Have u finished training all your Bastard children your workers have for u secretly? Secondly next time try and put more effort in your career and drink more water to mind your business… instead of you coming out like grown APE to pull other people hustle down. Rubbish!!!!!. I repeat 2019 if u don’t mind your business I will show u road to your village.”

Shocking Photos Reveal How British Sailor Opened Escape Hatches In Hull Of Yacht To Drown Newlywed Wife To Inherit Her Estate

New photos reveal how a British sailor murdered his wife while on their honeymoon in the Caribbean by intentionally sinking the small ship they were on.

British-Australian man Lewis Bennett has pleaded guilty to killing his new wife Isabella Hellman, 41, at sea and prosecutors are now seeking a maximum sentence.

Prosecutors have released photos of the damage Bennett allegedly inflicted on the ship's hull in an effort to sink it and make Hellman's death look like a tragic accident.

The FBI has accused Bennett, from Poole, Dorset, of intentionally sinking the ship in a bid to inherit his wife's estate in the horrific plot which unfolded on May 15, 2017.


The photos became crucial because they showed the portholes below the waterline of the vessel had been opened and the damage was inflicted from the inside.

Bennett allegedly opened escape hatches and damaged the twin hulls of the catamaran he and Hellman were travelling on for their honeymoon, reported CBS12.

After the two went out sailing, the vessel then sank and Bennett made an SOS call saying the boat called Surf into Summer was sinking and his wife was missing.

He claimed the ship struck an unknown object while he was in a cabin inside the vessel. When he came up he did not see Hellman and the ship was taking on water. 

He was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard between Cuba and the Bahamas and was found on a life raft stuffed with his luggage, stolen silver coins, and provisions. 

Hellman's body was never found and Bennett said he had no idea what happened to her but suspected she was swept off and into the sea when the ship submerged.

French President Macron Blasts Brexit

French President Emmanuel Macron last night launched a furious attack on Brexit saying ‘it can’t be delivered’ and had ‘torn society apart’.

Rubbishing the June 2016 referendum in which a majority of the British voted to exit the EU, the head of state said: ‘Be aware of people who sell you dreams, that tell you all your anger can be solved by a referendum. I’m scared of people who manipulate you with miracle ideas.’

Mr Macron was speaking on Thursday evening to an audience in Bourg-de-Peage, south of Lyon, in a ‘people’s debate’.


Some were so-called Yellow Vest anti-government campaigners who themselves want France to leave the EU.

But Mr Macron told them: ‘Take the British. They voted for Brexit. There were people who, in good faith, were sometimes as angry as you are, and they said that the source of all their ills was Europe. It’s rubbish!’

Attacking Brexit poster campaigns that in 2016 promised more money for the NHS and other good causes, Mr Macron said: ‘There were lots of buses passing by reading that you were going to save something like 36 billion pounds if you get out of Europe.

‘And it will be done in 15 days, and then people voted. There were people who voted for Brexit, who did it in good faith, they were angry, and they thought their situation was impossible, because the system was unjust.

In a clear reference to former Conservative politicians including Prime Minister David Cameron, who resigned after losing the Brexit referendum, Mr Macron whistled as he mocked their departures.
‘The result is, it’s in fact been going on for two years now and those who promised a Brexit literally left within two weeks. 

The Truth About George Clooney & Amal £400m Divorce

Their four-year marriage is considered to be one of the most stable in showbiz. But yesterday, sensational reports claimed that George and Amal Clooney are on the rocks.

According to US gossip side Radar Online, Amal has fled with their twins to the couples' new home in Sardinia after an alleged row - leaving George to 'bombard' her with texts and calls to 'see the twins'.

“He wanted them to enjoy the new property together, but after an explosive argument she ran off there with Alexander and Ella,” the report claimed.

“She’s told him if he comes, he’ll have to stay in the guest house!” However, George has shot down the report, telling Hollywood Life, “The story is made up."


The pair certainly seemed happy enough when George and his parents Nick and Nina supported Amal at the 23rd Annual United Nations Correspondents Associations Awards in New York on December 6

Ahmed Musa’s mother is dead

Ahmed Musa’s mother, Sarah Moses is dead, the Super Eagles star made this known in a post on his Twitter page moments back.

According to Ahmed Musa, his mother died today, Thursday 24th, January 2019.

Sharing the sad news with his followers on Twitter, Musa wrote that he was feeling very sad. He wrote;

What a sad day of my life,just lose my mum 😭😭😭😭😭

View image on Twitter

AhmedMusa718

✔@Ahmedmusa718

What a sad day of my life,just lose my mum

2,418

4:02 PM - Jan 24, 2019

12.9K people are talking about this