Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have busted a Boko Haram logistics stockpile, nabbing fuel suppliers linked to the terrorists. According to a communique by Army Spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, the raid took place on Tuesday in Kurkareta town, Yobe State. Items recovered during the raid operations by troops in conjunction with local vigilantes include 62 jerrycans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, hidden in different houses and shops. Three vehicles belonging to the terrorists’ suppliers were also impounded. Brigadier General Yerima said the successful raid was undertaken following credible intelligence that some members of the…
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Nine suspected cultists have been arrested during what the police say was a supremacy battle in the Ajegunle area of Ibogun, Ogun State. The clash was between members of the Eiye and Alaro confraternities, according to the Spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi. “While the clash was going on, a distress call was made to the Police Divisional Headquarters in Ibogun, and the DPO, CSP Samuel Oladele, quickly led his men to the scene,” a statement by the Oyeyemi read in part. “On sighting policemen, the cultists, who had already inflicted serious injuries on the chest…
Sporadic gunshots were reported on Tuesday as gunmen engage security operatives in a gun battle in the Orji area of Owerri, the Imo State capital. Mr Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer in Imo, confirmed the incident in a statement. Following the shootout which caused tension in the area, the police arrested five of the suspects who were said to have attempted to stop the reconstruction of a police station in the area. Those arrested by the security operatives include Chigaemezu Sabastine, Casmir Ibe, John Chinonso, Chukwudi Okoro, and Alozie Daberechi. The affected police station – Orji Divisional Headquarters…
Web browser Google Chrome is testing a new ‘Follow’ button in Chrome’s overview menu. According to Mashable, Google Chrome, during the testing phase of a new feature; adds it to the Google ‘Chrome Canary’ channel and then the feature is moved over; to the Chrome Beta channel before finally arriving on the stable version. Such is the case with the new ‘Follow’ button too. The company is rolling out a new experimentative feature on Chrome Canary; which will make it easier for users to remain up to speed with their favourite websites; as and when they post something new. As…
The audio social media platform Clubhouse, which was launched as an iOS-exclusive audio-chat platform back in September 2020; is now available for Android users in India and other parts of the world. That being said, according to Mashable, those who want to sign up, still need an invite; either from an iOS user or a fellow user of the Android version. Once invited, the sign-up process thereon will be smooth sailing. However, Android users who’ve tried to sign up have reported that; the verification process hasn’t been working as advertised and people aren’t happy about it. A lot of disappointed…
The iPod Touch and the iPod family overall have fallen into obscurity with Apple. The last iPod Touch was released in 2019 and has since then the name has been collecting dust. However, a new rumor could put the device back on the map, perhaps with some improved hardware? According to Steve Moser, a contributing writer to MacRumors, and an avid data miner, he has reason to believe that the iPod Touch could be getting a refresh in Fall 2021. Steve was also able to give us a close-up of what the revised iPod Touch could look like. It is…
Apple has launched a new website called “Why Mac” in which the company makes its case for why the Mac is the best personal computing experience you can find. Easy to learn. Astoundingly powerful. And designed to let you work, play, and create in ways you never imagined. It’s the computer that comes packed with apps that are ready to go right out of the box. Free, regular software updates keep things up to date and running smoothly. And if you already have an iPhone, it feels familiar from the moment you turn it on. The first part of the…
Verizon said it is giving away six- and 12-month subscriptions to Apple Arcade and Google Play Plus as it adds more bundled content offerings to its wireless subscriptions. New and existing Verizon wireless subscribers will get six months free of either Apple Arcade; or Google Play Plus with a line activation on select unlimited plans. Subscribers to Verizon’s “Play More” and “Get More” unlimited plans will get 12-month offers, the company said. Verizon has been adding content to its wireless subscription plans to differentiate from rivals AT&T and T-Mobile; while attempting to become the primary point of contact for customers…
Amazon is nearing a deal to acquire MGM Studios, the co-owner of the James Bond franchise and other film and TV series; for between $8.5 billion and $9 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal is expected to be announced as soon as Tuesday. The people asked not to be named because the talks are private. It would mark Amazon’s biggest acquisition since it bought Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Monday that the deal could be announced this week. Amazon is interested in acquiring more TV and film content…
Google has added password protection to your ‘Web and Activity’ page which shows all your activities on Google services. This would be a very helpful feature since this page has everything recorded including your Google searches; YouTube watch history, Maps and more. Also, it can be accessed on any device where you’ve logged in with your Google account. In addition to showing your activity on Maps, Search and Google Play, it also includes activities on sites; apps and devices that use Google services or your voice and audio recordings. “The activity you keep is used to give you more personalized…
Russia’s communications watchdog on Monday gave Google 24-hours to delete what it called prohibited content; or be fined and said Moscow could eventually slow down the company’s traffic in the country. The country has already placed a punitive slowdown on US social network Twitter for not deleting banned content; part of a push by Moscow to rein in Western tech giants; as well as beef up what it calls its internet “sovereignty”. The watchdog, Roskomnadzor, said it had sent more than 26,000 calls to Google to remove illegal information; including videos containing information on drugs or violence; and material from…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted 18 travellers while on transit along the troubled Dansadau – Gusau Road. Police authorities in Zamfara State confirmed the abduction on Wednesday via its spokesperson, Shehu Mohammed, adding that the State Police Command dispatched a search and rescue team to ensure the rescue of the kidnapped victims He said an unspecified number of cattle were rustled by the criminals shortly after the heavily armed bandits stormed the Dansadau area with the intent to launch an attack on the locals. According to him, the bandits in their large numbers attempt to attack the community…
Microsoft said it is retiring Internet Explorer, the browsers it created more than 25 years and which is now largely abandoned as people instead use competitors like Google’s Chrome or Apple’s Safari. “We are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge,” the company said in a blog post Wednesday, referring to its other browser. “Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Microsoft said. People ribbed Internet…
Sixteen persons have been reported killed in two separate attacks in Jos North and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State by men suspected to be herders. The attack in Dong village of Jos North occurred at about 8.00 p.m. on Sunday as the village came under siege with sporadic gunshots. The Village Head, Daniel Choji told newsmen that the attackers came under the cover of darkness to unleash terror on the community. He said the attack left eight persons dead comprising of five females, two males, and an infant. In another attack in Kwi village of Riyom Local Government…
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a club owner, Emeka Kingsley. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He explained that Kingsley, owner of Glass House – a club in the Abule Egba area of Lagos, was arrested along with 14 other suspected internet fraudsters. They included Adesoye Kehinde, Seun Adefala, Adebayo Gbadebo, Adebogun Adebowale, Aruna Odunayo, Israel Oluwatoyin, and John Ugochukwu. Others were Oluwadare Aboderin, Ridwan Dada, Amosu Toby, Jimoh Tunde, Oyemade Michael, Junaid Oladimeji, and Akeem Dada. According…
Eight farmers have been killed by bandits in Damaga village in Maradun local government area of Zamfara state. The farmers were killed while clearing their farmlands ahead of this year’s farming season. Many of the farmers reportedly escaped with various degrees of gunshot wounds sustained while running for their lives. It was also gathered that the bandits invaded the farmlands Saturday morning around 9am on motorcycles and began to shoot sporadically. According to locals, the bandits had earlier warned that they would not allow them to farm this year. But because the Government had promised to provide enough security,…
Tim Cook will take the stand for the first time as chief executive officer of Apple Inc.; appearing as the final witness in the company’s closely watched antitrust battle with Fortnite developer Epic Games Inc. As the three-week trial in Oakland, California winds toward its close, Cook is expected Friday to face 2 hours and 10 minutes of questions; about the company’s values and its competitive landscape, with the time split between lawyers for Apple and Epic. The soft-spoken 60-year-old, who has been CEO since 2011; will need to push back against Epic’s claims that Apple’s App Store juices…
Microsoft’s unified Office app as been available on Android and iOS platforms for over a year now. But only the iOS users could turn the app dark. But that is finally changing. Microsoft on Friday announced that it has started rolling out dark mode in the Office app on Android smartphones. “It’s been a highly requested feature by many of our customers, and we’re proud to begin releasing it today. Many people prefer using Dark Mode as they find it provides a more comfortable visual experience for reading and working on mobile devices,” Microsoft product manager Sourab Nagpal said in…
Every laptop and smartphone user is guilty of having clicked on “Remind me later” when reminded about a system update. Sure, it takes time and you need to restart your device and that often means hampering your work. But, delaying system updates can create a lot of issues. Most of these system updates come with feature changes and security fixes for vulnerabilities in the device. Developers from across the world are working round the clock to fix security issues in your operating software and that is why; you see the updates as often as you do. You need to update…
Spotify is today rolling out downloads to Apple Watch so that users can listen to content without their phone. The company stated: Your playlists and favorite shows can quickly turn from mundane to momentous—no matter where you are or what you’re doing. With smart speakers, tablets, video game consoles, and TVs, there are more ways than ever to enjoy your favorite music and podcasts from any room of the house. But what if you’re looking for something a little more . . . mobile? Starting today, we’re rolling out the ability to download your favorite playlists, albums, and podcasts on…