It was recently gathered that a female POS operator has been murdered in Aba, Abia State. The deceased identified as Ezinne Grace Iroh, a female operator of popular makeshift roadside cash centre Point of Sale (POS) in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. According to reports, she was shot several times. Miss Iroh was reportedly attacked by the gunmen at her business premises on Ukaegbu road in Ogbor Hill; Aba North Local Government Area on the outskirts of the commercial city centre. The assailants after dispossessing the POS operator of an undisclosed amount…
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An alleged Nigerian con artist, Ebigbo Innocent who also operates the alias James, has been declared the most wanted cyber-criminal in Nigeria by the Police in India. The criminal tag came as a result of a number of SIM card swap frauds linked to the alleged fraudster. Reports monitored in the Indian media indicate that Ebigbo Innocent has been fingered as the brains behind a host of SIM card swap frauds across that country; targeting businessmen operating overdraft current bank accounts of the victims. ‘‘Though Ebigbo Innocent, the most-wanted cyber-criminal based in Nigeria and mastermind behind the SIM swap fraud…
Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps with over 500 million daily active users globally. Instagram users are also prone to phishing attacks from people sending malicious links through DMs pretending to be from the company. This leads to the users losing access to their accounts. Instagram already has security features that aim to keep accounts secure. Users also need to practice some security measures and be aware of any suspicious activity. If you’re an avid Instagram user, here are some tips you can follow to keep your account safe from phishing attacks. Two-factor authentication This security…
We just marked Data Privacy Day on January 28. And how better to play for the cause than to take a fresh look at your own online privacy across online platforms you use everyday? The main purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness about and promote privacy and data protection. This is particularly vital now since a whole lot of our work has been moved online; as we grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown. While some of us have always been cautious about our online practices, most people are prone to making simple errors that could…
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike on Friday rescue kidnapped victims including two women who were abducted while on their way to the farm. The women were rescued at Gwari village of Gwagwada District in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. According to the operational feedback from the troops to the Kaduna State Government, the women were rescued after the troops on patrol tracked down the criminals and engaged them in a firefight, forcing them to abandon their captives and run for their lives. In a similar incident, police operatives also rescued two persons who were abducted at Kurmin Idon…
No fewer than 12 people have been killed and houses burnt after bandits attacked a Fulani settlement at Na’ikko village in the Giwa local government area of Kaduna state. Most residents of the community whose houses were burnt have fled their homes and presently taking refuge at Barkallahu village in the Igabi local government area of the state. Narrating how the incident happened to reporters when the Kaduna state Commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs, visited the displaced persons at where they are taking refuge in Barrkalahu, Nura Haruna who lost two of his sons and two brothers…
Seven notorious bandits on Friday repented and surrendered their weapons to the Zamfara State Government. The repentant bandits also took an oath to stop banditry and embrace the peace accord instituted by State Governor Bello Matawalle to end the decade-old banditry in the state. They were received at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital, in the presence of some traditional rulers and Islamic clerics who took turns to counsel them as their weapons were handed over to the State Police Command. They surrendered 14 weapons including AK 47 rifles. The bandits who swore by the Holy Qur’an indicated…
A Lagos State Sexual Offences Court, Ikeja on Thursday, sentenced one Nura Asumoge to 25 years imprisonment for the defilement of a 13-year-old in Lagos. The defendant was earlier arraigned by the Lagos State Government on a one-count charge in 2018. Nura Asumoge, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was said to have sent the unsuspecting underaged victim on an errand on 3rd April 2018, on her return, the defendant forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim and threatened her not to inform anyone. The Prosecuting Counsel, Mrs Arinola Momoh-Ayonkanmbi, of the State’s Ministry of Justice, had urged the court…
Xiaomi has announced “Mi Air Charge Technology,” a wireless charging system that the company claims is able to charge devices “within a radius of several meters. Multiple devices can be charged at 5W at the same time, according to Xiaomi, and physical obstacles apparently don’t reduce charging efficiency. Xiaomi says the technology will also work with smartwatches and fitness bracelets. Another goal is to make “living rooms truly wireless,” with speakers, lamps, and smart home devices all being powered by the same remote system. A Xiaomi representative confirms to The Verge, however, that no commercial products will include the…
The GameStop saga has taken an unexpected twist, with shares down 20% in after hours trade after an investor forum on Reddit closed temporarily. The wallstreetbets public forum had fuelled massive gains in the US games retailer; along with a number of other companies. But the shares fell sharply after the forum temporarily turned invitation-only. The trading frenzy has spread globally and has led to a White House alert. GameStop has been the main focus of attention of traders having seen its share price soar more than 300% in the past week. Experts say it is the result of a…
Live streaming on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming grew by a whopping 78.4% year-on-year in 2020; according to the latest data shared by Streamlabs in partnership with Stream Hatchet. The report focuses on the fourth quarter specifically; but also provides a look at the entire year. Last year – and so far, this year as well – will certainly linger in the memories of most people; due to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many of us to stay home for extended periods of time. Naturally, many have had to turn to indoor activities during the year; and that…
Apple has been strict with its App Store guidelines and we have seen it with Epic’s Fortnite case. The company is also in the news for removing the Parler app that was apparently used for the recent US Capitol riots. Now, the iPhone maker is being sued for not removing an app that is claimed to be used for similar work – Telegram. The lawsuit was filed over the weekend at the US District Court for the Northern District of California from Ambassador Marc Ginsberg; and the Coalition for a Safer Web (CSW). They claim (via Apple Insider) that Apple…
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has released a new quarterly report shining light on the state of the worldwide smartphone market in the three months ending in December 2020. In line with its forecast, the market grew 4.3% compared to the same period in 2019; even though 2020 as a whole saw 5.9% lower smartphone shipments than the previous year. Research director Nobila Popal cites pent-up demand and aggressive marketing as the driving force for this recovery in the final stretch of the year. Popal adds: “Vendors also seem to be better prepared for the second lockdown; ensuring they have…
Four members of a fraud syndicate, who defrauded a 26-year-old lady, Imoleayo Ashade, of the sum of over N1.3 million in Ijebu-Ode area after allegedly hypnotising her have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command. A box containing fake international currencies which the suspects were using to deceive their unsuspecting victims in their currency washing technology was also recovered by the police The suspects were allegedly arrested on Tuesday during a raid on their hideout in a forest at Ijagun area of Ijebu-Ode where their shrine was located with assistance from members of the Oodua People’s Congress…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal office, have arrested three Dubai-based suspected internet fraudsters and 14 others in Lagos. They were arrested on Tuesday, January 26, and Wednesday 27, 2021 at different locations following series of intelligence detailing their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related offences in Nigeria and abroad. The Dubai- based suspects were arrested at Victory Nest Estate, Jakande, Lekki, Lagos today January 27, 2021. are; Samuel Oluwasegun Olayinka, Afeez Fajumobi, and Olamide Olamilekan Olaofe, while their accomplice caught with them includes Amao Oluwatobi, Amao Joshua, Adeyemo Olatunde, Solomon Emelike, Lawrence…
A 65-year-old hunter, Uchechukwu Nweke, has taken his life after allegedly murdering his wife and son at the Amunike community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mr. Nweke is said to have set his house ablaze, with his murdered 29-year old son, Obinna Nweke engulfed in the flames. It is still unclear what stirred the hunter to kill his wife and son before committing suicide. Police spokesman Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident, saying the corpses of the victims have been deposited at the morgue for autopsy. CSP Haruna said an investigation has commenced to obtain the true…
Troops of the Nigerian Military have killed several bandits during various operations in the camps of the bandits in four local government areas of Kaduna state, the state government said on Thursday. The latest success is coming just one day after the Army deployed 300 female soldiers to the Abuja-Kaduna highway. According to a statement by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, air platforms of the Nigerian Air force carried out several armed missions across identified locations spanning Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi, and Chikun local government areas. According to the operational feedback to the…
There is palpable tension between two of Nigeria’s security agencies as Mr Olawale Olokode, the Commissioner of Police in Osun, has insisted that the Department of Security Services (DSS), Osun Command, must produce the DSS officers alleged of causing the death of a police officer in the state. Osun Police Spokesperson, DSP Yemisi Opalola disclosed this to newsmen. She said that Olokode met with the Director of DSS and demanded that those responsible for beating a police officer; should be produced for prosecution. Opalola, in a statement, said that Cpl. Rauf Fawale, who died after the beating; was working at…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned the former Attorney-General of theoveonister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke at a high court in Abuja on an amended 42-count charge. Mr. Adoke, who is facing trial over the alleged role he played in the transfer of ownership of an oil bloc, OPL 245, regarded as one of the biggest in Africa, took a fresh plea alongside two other, Aliyu Abubakar, Rasky Gbinigie and four companies – Malabu Oil and Gas Limited, Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited, Shell Nigeria Ultra Deep Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company Limited. The defendants, who…
Microsoft is launching a new digital publication, WorkLab, to highlight research, science-based insights, and stories around the future of work. Through the publication, Microsoft will share the thinking and processes that influence the creation of products and features. With WorkLab, Microsoft intends to take people on a journey of the science of work and innovation by Microsoft scientists, researchers, engineers, and business leaders. Corporate Vice President of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, Jared Spataro made the announcement in a blog post today. “We aim to make WorkLab a destination for sharing science-based insight and thoughtful, compelling stories on how work…