Internet users can’t find the latest Aussie news on searches as outlets say Google is flexing its muscles against; the country’s senate’s proposed code that would make it pay media for news. For days now, some internet users have been wondering why Google searches have omitted the latest updates from Sydney Morning Herald; the Daily Telegraph as well as other Australian news sites. Now the tech giant has admitted that it is carrying out an “experiment,” tweaking its closely guarded algorithm; – and only old links are being displayed. “We’re currently running a few experiments that will each reach about…
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If you have been living under the rock this is a good time to remind you that WhatsApp is changing its privacy policy and you have to ‘agree and accept’ if you plan to keep using the app post February 8. WhatsApp is going to be “inexorably linked” to Facebook going forward, and while WhatsApp has “clarified” that these changes are for WhatsApp’s Business users only, to be honest all of this does not sound very convincing or safe. There are safer and more secure messaging options available for users right now like Signal and Telegram. And thanks to Elon…
Kenyan pastor identified as John Gichira has been sentenced to 140 years in prison after he allegedly impregnated his two teenage daughters. John Gichira, 51, impregnated both his daughters; aged 14 and 16 in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrates, Anthony Mwicigi of Baricho High Court on Thursday, January 14; the Kenyan pastor was slapped with a 70-year- jail term for sexually assaulting each of the girls. The court ruled that the sentence will run consecutively. “I sentence you 70 years for each offence and you have 14 days to appeal. This court orders that your…
At least two people have been killed again by bandits at Chikaji village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state. The latest incident comes less than 24 hours after three people, including a hunter, were killed in the same local government area. The bandits, according to the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Yunusa Gambo, a farmer in the village on Thursday and attempted to kidnap him, along with one Mallam Surajo. He explained that the victims were shot by the bandits in the process of attempting to escape…
Justice Jane Inyang of the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has convicted and sentenced Felix David Diete to four years imprisonment, for stealing the sum of N 2, 000, 000, 00( Two Million Naira only). He was jailed on Monday, January 11, 2021, after four years of diligent prosecution by the Port Harcourt zonal office of The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convict was arraigned in January 2017 on three-count charges bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 383 and punishable under 390 (6) (b) (8) and 9 of Criminal code CAP C- 38 of the…
Adobe Flash Player received its last and final update in the first half of December 2020. Released in 1996, Flash used to be one of the most popular ways to stream videos and play online games. However, despite its popularity, Flash was plagued with security issues and “failed to transition” into the smartphone era. Now, Adobe will no longer be offering security updates for Flash and people are being urged to uninstall it. Videos and animations will also stop running in Flash Player from January 12. Adobe has issued instructions about how Flash can be removed from Windows and Mac…
TikTok users aged under 16 will have their accounts automatically set to private, as the app introduces a series of measures to improve child safety. Approved followers only can comment on videos from these accounts. Users will also be prevented from downloading any videos created by under-16s. TikTok said it hoped the changes would encourage young users to “actively engage in their online privacy journey”. “We hope to inspire them to take an active role and make informed decisions,” head of privacy Elaine Fox said. Those aged between 13 and 15 will be able to approve “friends” for comments and…
Brace yourselves. Apple is going to announce something today, as CEO Tim Cook teased on a morning chat show. Speaking at the show, Cook also said that everyone involved in the January 6 siege of the US Capitol should also be “held accountable”. Cook was speaking to “CBS This Morning” host Gayle King and mentioned an unspecified company announcement that’s slated for January 13 (that is today). Over the chat, King also also asked Cook about the US Capitol siege. “I think it’s key that people be held accountable for it. This is not something that should skate. This is…
Nigerian digital strategist identified as Dele Bandele, who was declared missing by his friends and family has been found dead. The young man, Dele Bandele, an advertising agent; was last seen at Omole Phase 2 and his last location was the 3rd Mainland Bridge. Sadly, his body has been found. Hours before his disappearance, Bandele left an apparent suicide note on his Instagram page in which he detailed his struggles with depression. Bandele stated that he had battled with depression for seven years and was about to go find peace. He asked for forgiveness from anyone whom he might…
Gunmen suspected to the bandits have killed a hunter and two others during two separate attacks in Igabi and Chikun local government areas of Kaduna State. Two of the hunters, according to the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, sustained gunshot injuries during a gun battle with the bandits inside the forest. He also disclosed that troops of operation Thunder Strike conducted clearance patrols at Napayako and Dajin Wuya villages during which several bandit camps were destroyed. The troops also sustained fighting patrols in the Gwagwada general area of Chikun Local Government Area linking with Kaduna-Abuja Road. Aruwan…