NEWS, TECH
Europol arrests hackers behind over 1,800 global attacks
November 28, 2023
Europol and other international security outfits have arrested five persons accused of being involved in a string of ransomware attacks that have affected more than 1,800 victims worldwide. The suspects include the criminal gang’s ringleader...
Governor Diri seeks partnership with Corps members for Bayelsa development
November 28, 2023
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on corps members deployed to the state to partner with the state government to ensure holistic development of their host communities. He also cautioned corps members...
UNIOSUN denies recruitment rumour
November 28, 2023
The management of Osun State University has disowned a social media advertisement purporting that the institution was inviting applications for both academic and non-academic staff vacancies. A statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer,...
11 die, over 50 injured in Kebbi crash
November 28, 2023
No fewer than 11 persons have been confirmed dead with over 50 persons injured in an accident along Maiyama/Koko Road in the Koko-Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Monday. Confirming the development, the...
13 soldiers killed in Sierra Leone Sunday clash – Military
November 28, 2023
The Sierra Leonean military says Sunday clashes in the capital, Freetown, resulted in the deaths of 13 soldiers. Unknown gunmen had raided a barracks in the capital city and unsuccessfully attempted to snatch firearms from...
NCAA investigate landing of Abuja-bound aircraft in Delta
November 27, 2023
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned the management of United Nigeria Airlines to a meeting over Sunday’s incident where one of its airplane bound for Abuja diverted to the Asaba International Airport in...
FEC approves over N3tr for explosives screening machines in airports
November 27, 2023
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of over N3 trillion contract for the supply and installation of customised explosive and narcotic detection screening systems for five international airports across the country. The...
Eight killed in Kwara road accident
November 25, 2023
The Kwara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the deaths of eight travellers at Oke Onigbin, along Omu -Aran-Ilorin road, in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. Busari Basambo,...
Minister pledges to Sanction individuals responsible for gender-based violence
November 25, 2023
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says stringent measures will be taken against perpetrators of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). She stated this at a news conference in Abuja to kickstart the 16...
FHA to allow relations of mortgage defaulters sustain payments
November 24, 2023
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is to introduce a scheme that allows relatives of an individual continue payment for a mortgage in case of default. The Managing Director of FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa made this...
