Google Chrome compromised as hackers launch spyware attack
A new cyberthreat has emerged in the form of a massive spyware campaign that targeted users through Google Chrome extensions downloaded more than 32 million […]
Month: June 2020
Prostrate cancer gets breakthrough discovery to transform treatment
A novel formulation of the prostate cancer drug abiraterone acetate currently marketed as Zytiga will dramatically improve the quality of life for people suffering from […]
IGP orders immediate probe of D’Banj rape allegation
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered an immediate investigation into the rape allegations levelled against ‘Koko Master’ Dapo Oyebanjo aka D’banj by […]
‘We’ve lost N200b to COVID-19’ – PTONA
Owners of inter-state transport vehicles under the body of Public Transport Owners of Nigeria Association (PTONA) said they have lost over N200 billion. This, they […]
Hushpuppi to face charges in Dubai for online fraud
Popular Nigerian Instagram celebrity Raymond Abbas better known as Hushpuppi has been apprehended in Dubai for multiple online fraud charges. The National, a United Emirate […]
FG evacuates 50 stranded Nigerians from Pakistan
The Federal Government on Thursday said 50 citizens stranded in Pakistan as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic have been evacuated. Geoffrey […]
Rape: Online petition to UN against D’banj nears 15,000 signatures
An online petition against Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj has so far reached over 13, 400 persons and inches closer to its […]
Court nullifies Trump’s bid to end Obama-era immigration policy
The US Supreme Court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s bid to end a major programme that protects young immigrants from deportation. The justices upheld […]
Nigeria’s debt to China hit $3.12bn in Q1 of 20202 – DMO
The country’s total borrowing from China at the end of March stood at $3.121 billion (N1.127 trillion at N361/$), according to latest report by the […]
Facebook pulls down Trump ad over ‘Nazi hate symbol’
Facebook says it has removed adverts for US President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that featured a symbol used in Nazi Germany. The company said the […]
NCAA calls off resumption of domestic flight
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the planned resumption of domestic flight operations tentatively scheduled for 21st June, citing current restrictions on interstate […]
Oyetola constitutes Osun SUBEB, names Famurewa, ex-federal lawmaker, executive chairman
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has named ex-Federal lawmaker, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education […]
WHO worries over COVID-19 impact on women, girls in Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, June 19, 2020 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls […]
World has failed to protect 1bn children from violence, sexual abuse, UN warns
By Cecilia Ologunagba The world has failed to protect around one billion children from are physical, sexual or psychological violence, the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
NCDC announces 745 new COVID-19 cases, total Infection hits 18,480
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has recorded 745 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 18,480. The Nigeria Centre […]