IPI supports call for investigation into hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone
The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and journalists, today supported the call by two U.N. special rapporteurs for an investigation into the hacking of The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos by the Saudi government.
US Senator asks Jeff Bezos for more information on Saudi-linked hack
One day after news broke that the crown prince of Saudi Arabia may have been personally involved in the hack of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ phone, a United States senator is asking for more information.
Saudi dismisses link to hack of Jeff Bezos’ phone
The Saudi embassy in Washington on Tuesday dismissed suggestions the kingdom hacked the phone of Amazon owner, Jeff Bezos, as media reports linked the security breach to a WhatsApp message from an account of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Apple’s iCloud backups are unencrypted due to law enforcement pressure
Apple dropped plans to let iPhone users fully encrypt backups of their devices in the company’s iCloud service after the FBI complained that the move would harm investigations, six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Report: African countries lost over $2 billion to Internet shutdowns
Twelve African economies lost out on over $2.16bn in economic activity last year due to Internet blackouts and social media shutdowns, according to a new report.
FRSC counters police, says seven dead in Katsina auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disputed the claims of the police about an accident along Mai’adua-Shargalle Road, Mashi Local Government Area, Katsina State, on Monday.
Juventus stars working on Paul Pogba to quit Manchester United via WhatsApp
Juventus players are working on Paul Pogba over a move away from Manchester United.
NAFDAC alerts on use of paracetamol for food preparation
Following recent alert by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on the use of paracetamol tablets in food preparation, some Lagosians have expressed shock and disappointment.
Coalition declares Senator Shehu Sani ‘prisoner of conscience’
The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has disclosed of its resolve to mobilise against the Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu for “violating the fundamental rights of Sen. Shehu Sani, from Kaduna State”.
Senator Okorocha slams Governor Ihedioha over alleged diversion of N6 billion ISOPADEC fund
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday lambasted the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha over his alleged indictment for fraud.
EFCC searched Senator Shehu Sani’s phone illegally – lawyer
A lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of illegally accessing ex-lawmaker, Shehu Sani’s phone.
WhatsApp to launch four new features in 2020
WhatsApp Inc, the popular messaging app is set to introduce four new features in 2020.
Nigeria’s oldest soldier passes on at 101
Pa Aduku’s last public appearance was in 2019 at the Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Lagos, where he was presented with an award of excellence by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
Oldest surviving Nigerian Army soldier, Pa Adama Aduku, passes on at 101
Pa Adama Aduku, the old soldier who stole the show at the 2018, Nigerian Army Day Celebrations (NADCEL), held in Lagos is dead.
NLC accuses Cross River governor of abandoning kidnapped chairman
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, of not showing concern over the kidnap of its Chairman, Comrade Ben Ukpepi.
FTC weighs action against Facebook over plans to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is considering asking a court to stop Facebook from moving ahead with plans to integrate its WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger subsidiaries, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
NDDC verification committee frowns at huge abandoned projects littering in Abia
The five-man committee on the Verification of Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC, Projects in Abia State has decried the level of discrepancies in the status of works recorded in the state by contractors and their actual status on ground.
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones by end of December
WhatsApp has announced it will soon stop working on millions of phones around the world as they reach the end of their supported lifespan.
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University of Abuja suspends admission process
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Transparency: Corruption worse in Nigeria
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aleiro (KSUST), Professor Bashar Ladan Aleiro, has disclosed that Senator Adamu Muhammad Aleiro, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District at the Senate, donated a block of hostel of 200 student capacity and a vehicle to the University.