From September 2021 as part of its plans to phase out the Chinese firm’s technology by 2027, the UK government is banning the installation of new Huawei 5G equipment. The decision follows the government’s announcement in July that firms would be barred from buying new equipment from January 2021 over national security concerns. The announcement means that any telecoms companies who have stockpiled Huawei equipment ahead of the January cutoff; will now not be able to use this for long-term 5G rollouts. The Financial Times reports that some companies have been stockpiling this equipment since summer. Firms will still be…
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WhatsApp status’ work just like Facebook and Instagram stories. They stay for 24 hours and you can add multiple status updates just like it is with stories on the other two Facebook-owned platforms. But like on Instagram you can make a group of close friends and share stories that just they can see; incase you want to keep some content away from those who follow you there, WhatsApp does not have that option. All contact on WhatsApp can see your status if you post one. There are instances where you might want to check someone’s status and not let them…
The United Nations has said that the gruesome attack against civilians carried out by Boko Haram insurgents in villages near Maiduguri, the Borno State capital has left at least 110 civilians ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded. The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Mr. Edward Kallon said this in a statement on Sunday. While condemning the incident, Kallon also called for the immediate release of several persons who were kidnapped. “We have also received reports that several women may have been kidnapped. I call for their immediate release and return to safety,” the UN Resident Coordinator said. “The incident…
.A Baptist Church cleric in Ikere Ekiti, Oladimeji Gbolagade, has been reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen while in transit to the town from a neighboring state. The President of Ekiti Baptist Church, Reverend Adeyinka Aribasoye in a telephone conversion with The InfoStride said the deceased was found dead on the road close to Ikere in his personal car Friday Morning. The senior clergy explained that report had reached him on Thursday that the deceased could not be found after embarking on an intended return journey. The Church leadership said the corpse has been deposited at a General Hospital Morgue…
Since Microsoft jumped to Windows 10 from Windows 8 back in 2015, the operating system has received two big updates each year. In 2018, Microsoft released these updates to Windows 10 in April and October respectively. However, this year, the company released its first major upgrade for Windows 10 in the month of May. The May update saw several major updates coming to the Windows 10 ecosystem including the incorporation of Windows Sandbox and separation of Search and Cortana. The company released its next update for Windows 10 last month. Windows 10 is full of features that are designed to…
Snapchat on Monday unveiled a new curated short-form video feed in a stepped up challenge to social media rivals like TikTok. The new format called Spotlight will allow Snapchatters to see content from influencers and other members of the network popular with young smartphone users. Spotlight is aimed at broadening the connections among Snapchat users by enabling anyone to create a video that gets distributed on the platform. It aims to encourage more users to create short-form video “snaps” which can be embellished with filters and augmented reality effects. Parent firm Snap describes Spotlight as a “new consumption experience” for…
Troops of the Operation Safe Haven have killed a suspected armed robber in Barkin Ladi, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, the troops also injured several other suspected armed robbers during the encounter. According to the defence spokesman, the incident which occurred on November 25 along Angul Maraban Jama’a road, led to the recovery of one locally fabricated pistol. “Troops on 25 November 2020, on night patrol came in contact with suspected armed robbers along Angul Maraban Jama’a road in Barkin…
Sade Ale, the wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo State Governor, Olugbenga Ale has regained her freedom. The Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed this to news reporters. The politician’s wife was abducted by unknown gunmen along with another lady in the car last Thursday evening near Owena, along Akure/Ondo Highway. Ikoro noted that immediately the police got wind of the abduction, a combined team of policemen, military, and local hunters went after the abductors and they were forced to abandon the captives to escape arrest. He confirmed that the two persons…
Indications have emerged that Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite giant, witnessed a massive surge from bargain-hungry shoppers; who kept vigil on its website in the early hours of today to grab the Black Friday deals on offer. The development comes as the world marks the global celebration of the 2020 edition of Black Friday today, Friday, November 26. Investigations reveal that the traffic spike on the website was recorded from midnight when Konga rolled out its exclusive Black Friday offers. Computing products such as laptops and Tablet PCs, among others, mobile phones, electronics, Home & Kitchen appliances and Fast Moving Consumer…
Following the launch of four 5G-ready iPhones this autumn, we will probably see support for 5G connectivity in the new models of iPad Pro released in 2021. According to sources cited by MacRumors, Apple will use a modem that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave. The latter is a faster variant of 5G that’s currently only available in a handful of countries. Other innovations that we can count on are a faster processor and support for mini-LED; a backlight that provides better colour reproduction, blacker, higher contrast and greater dynamic range. For more information about next year’s update, visit our iPad…
A Nigerian man has been accused of killing his partner after she refused to register her recently acquired vehicle in his name. The Nigerian man reportedly carried out the act with his 16-year-old nephew. A Facebook user, Ngozi Ikebuaso alleged that the man carried out the act with the help of his 16-year-old nephew. It was learnt that the deceased refused to register the car in the man’s name, on grounds of him not paying her bride price even though they’ve been co-habiting for 8 years. Ikebuaso wrote; “A man with the help of his 16 years old nephew stabbed…
A military special task force, Operation Safe Haven has arrested 33 suspects after conducting a series of raid operations on criminals and cultists’ hideouts in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Parading the suspects on Friday at the Operation Safe Haven Headquarters in Jos, the Commander of the Task Force, Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, said the suspects were arrested at various locations within the metropolis where the activities of cultists have been on the rise in recent times. According to him, the suspects have been tormenting the people in Terminus market, Rwang Pam street, Rochas building, Ahmadu Bello way and Agwan…
Nine people have been arrested over the killing of the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Phillip Shekwo. Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this on Friday while hosting members of the Trade Union Congress in Lafia, the state capital. He noted that the arrest is a result of intensified combing of the routes followed by the perpetrators. “For the past four days, the combined military operations have been trailing the routes where they believe those who killed our Chairman followed. They have been combing the place,” Governor Sule said. “I am happy to inform you that the people we…
A Federal High Court has granted bail to the senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. Senator Ndume has been in detention since Monday over his suretyship for former Pension Reforms Task Team Chairman, Abdulrasheed Maina, who had jumped bail. But Justice Okon Abang who granted the bail on Friday said the decision was based on the senator’s record of good behavior in court. The bail was granted to the senator pending the hearing and determination of his appeal filed at the Court of Appeal challenging his remand. He ordered the senator to produce one surety who must be a resident…
Bitcoin and its streak of breaking its own record price has been relentless for the past few months, with the cryptocurrency climbing over $14,000 (about Rs. 9 lakh) this week, from having been less than $800 (about Rs. 51,600) this time last year. This unprecedented growth – nearly 10 times its value since the start of 2017 – has brought Bitcoin squarely into mainstream attention. Though the debates over the currency being in a bubble continue to have voices from all directions, what’s clear is that those with a big stake with Bitcoin need to be safer than ever with…
Policemen on routine patrol along the Tombia/Etegwe axis of the Yenagoa metropolis have shot a 17-year-old trader and two other residents of Bayelsa State who went to the Tombia market for regular shopping. The unprovoked shooting enraged some residents of the state on Wednesday who called for steep disciplinary measures to be meted to the officers involved in the shooting. The InfoStride learned that the teenage victim, Alice Azaghene, would require a surgical operation to enable her to use her legs again. A resident, Kingdom Baine, said the teenager was sent to the market to trade periwinkle before tragedy struck.…
Police have arrested one Cephas Iliya for the death of Martins Omeri, an auditor with the Federal Government. The Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa State, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He noted Omeri was a deputy chief auditor at the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja, but he resided at the Navy Estate in Karshi in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. Nansel explained that Iliya, a former house help of the late auditor, was intercepted on Tuesday night by police personnel attached to Karshi Division at the Arab area…
Xiaomi has scheduled an event for later today where it will launch new Redmi Note 9 smartphones. Xiaomi could launch as many as three smartphones today, and a Redmi smartwatch as well. Based on leaks and rumours; Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G are expected to be unveiled at today’s event. The new Redmi Note 9 smartphones will come with upgraded specifications and features over the ones launched earlier this year. Xiaomi already sells Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 in India. There’s no confirmation yet on whether the…
The FCT Police Command said they have rescued 19 out of 22 persons kidnapped by hoodlums on Pei-Leilei road along Kwali axis in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to a statement by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Mariam, the rescue operation was carried out in a fierce gun duel. Also, the rescue operation was carried out on Wednesday 25th November, following a distress call from the residents. “In a swift response to a distress call, the FCT Police Command rescued nineteen (19) persons from being kidnapped on Pei-Leilei road along Kwali axis on Wednesday 25th November 2020. “The successful…
Elon Musk, tech entrepreneur has topped Microsoft founder Bill Gates to become the world’s second richest man after a meteoric rise in his personal fortune. Mr Musk’s net worth jumped by $7.2bn (£5.4bn) to $128bn after shares in his car firm Tesla surged. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, only Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is richer. It comes after news Tesla shares will be added to the S&P 500; one of the main share indexes in the US. That triggered a fresh wave of buying of the electric carmaker’s shares; sending the company’s market value above $500bn; and boosting the…