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Hacker who stole $500,000 by ‘SIM-swapping’ cuts plea deal
An Ohio hacker charged with stealing $500,000 from the comfort of his mother’s home amid a 10-day hacking spree copped to just two felony charges in a plea deal Monday.
US charges Paul Usoro, 9 other Nigerians over $1.1 million romance scams
Ten Nigerians have been charged with conspiring to launder illegal proceeds that were fraudulently obtained as a result of romance scams targeting multiple victims, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday night.
Osun governor approves appointment of new Ipetumodu monarch
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has approved the appointment of Prince Joseph Gbenga Oloyede as the new Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state.
Whitney Houston, Notorious BIG get nomination for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced late American international music legends, Whitney Houston and Notorious B.I.G among its inductees for the 35th annual Hall of Fame ceremony, years after their death.
Donald Trump joining Indian premier in ‘Howdy Modi’ event
U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Houston, Texas Sunday to take part in a huge rally with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Houston, Texas Sunday to take part in a huge rally with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Antitrust probe of Facebook may be first step against Big Tech
A coalition of US states unveiled on Friday an antitrust investigation of Facebook, the first of what is expected to be a wave of action against dominant technology firms.
Facebook under investigation by state attorneys general for antitrust violations
A group of states is investigating Facebook for potential violations of antitrust law, the office of the New York attorney general said in a statement today.
Woman caught at airport with six-day-old baby in hand luggage
An American woman has been arrested and held in the Philippines after airport staff discovered a baby inside of her carry-on luggage as she was preparing to leave the country.
Former congressman Joe Walsh to challenge Donald Trump in 2020 GOP primary
Former Republican Congressman, Joe Walsh, once a backer of President Donald Trump, said he would mount a Republican primary challenge to the president because “we can’t take four more years of Donald Trump”.
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren get personal with young, black Christians
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren framed their Democratic presidential bids in personal, faith-based terms Saturday before black millennial Christians who could help determine which candidate becomes the leading progressive alternative to former Vice President Joe Biden.
FBI arrests many Nigerian fraudsters in US
‘Those individuals are often members of transnational criminal organizations, which originated in Nigeria but have spread throughout the world. Fraudsters can rob people of their life’s savings in a matter of minutes’ the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said.
FBI: Online commenter supported mass shootings, stockpiled weapons
FBI agents in the United States have discovered a cache of some 25 guns and 10,000 bullets after arresting a teenager who made online comments supporting mass shootings.
Donald Trump says he wants ‘very meaningful background checks’ for guns
US President Donald Trump has called for "very meaningful background checks" for gun buyers and said he can sway the powerful National Rifle Association (NRA) towards more stringent controls.
Ohio man arrested on gun charges over Facebook post
An Ohio man who allegedly told Capitol Police he was proud of a Facebook post suggesting Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “should be shot” was arrested at his Toledo residence Thursday.
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dies at 88
Toni Morrison, author of influential works of literature on the black experience such as “Beloved,” “Song of Solomon” and “Sula” and the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize, has died, her publisher Knopf confirmed to CNN.
Barack Obama reacts to Ohio, Texas shootings
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has condemned language that feeds hatred and normalises racism.
Donald Trump condemns deadly mass shootings amid criticism
President Donald Trump has said “hate has no place” in the US after 29 people were killed in two mass shootings over the weekend, amid accusations that he bears some responsibility.
Gun control won’t prevent deadly shootings – Brazil leader
President Jair Bolsonaro argued Sunday for his signature policy of relaxing gun control measures, saying they will not stop mass shootings such as those that left 29 dead in the US over the weekend.
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Ebonyi governor presents 178 billion budget for 2020
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday, presented a budget of N178.1 billion for 2020 to the state House of Assembly.
Adams Oshiomhole welcomes Osagie Ize-Iyamu to APC, denies house arrest claims
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has denied reports that he was placed under house arrest in Edo.
AEDC: Some Abuja residents to experience power disruption Saturday, Sunday
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says customers in parts of Central Area, Abuja will experience power interruption on December 14 and 15 due to maintenance of its facility. .
Kabiru Dogo set to dump Sunshine Stars over ‘interference’
Sunshine Stars head coach Kabiru Dogo may dump the Akure club in the coming days, revealed a source close to the gaffer.
Victor Osimhen misses late penalty in Lille’s home win against Montpellier
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen missed a late penalty but it was not enough to prevent Lille from beating visiting Montpellier 2-1 On the French Ligue 1 on Friday night.
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Presidency: We are not bothered about US, UK reports on’ human rights abuse’
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says as a sovereign nation, Nigeria is not be bothered about the reports from the United States, United Kingdom and European Union as regards abuse of human rights issues.
Five Nigerian lifters for Olympic qualifiers in Doha
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), says it has selected five lifters to represent the country at the 6th International Qatar Weightlifting Cup slated for December 19 to 24 in Doha.
Marcus Rashford was wanted by Barcelona last spring
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford reportedly made contact in the past with Barcelona despite his obvious loyalties to his boyhood club.
Report: Apple’s China iPhone shipments fall 35% in November
Apple Inc’s iPhone shipments in China fell more than 35% in November, marking their second straight double-digit decline as sales of the cheaper iPhone 11 remained sluggish, brokerage Credit Suisse said on Thursday.
Governor Ortom: Reinhard Bonnke’s death a big blow to christendom
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has described the death of renown evangelist Reinhard Bonnke as a big blow to christendom and the entire world.