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…