The messaging app, WhatsApp, is back after millions of users of the social media platform were unable to send, and receive messages. Nigerians and other users of the instant communication app, owned by Meta, had reported that they were unable to either receive or send messages. Tuesday’s outage began around 8:00 am with several of […]
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko has explained that rogue vessels engaged in crude oil theft on Nigerian waters go undetected because they turn off their Automatic Identification System (AIS). Koko briefed State House correspondents on Tuesday in Abuja, saying such ships evade arrest because they switch off their onboard automated […]
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr Vincent Olatunji has formally presented the draft of the National Data Protection Bill. Olatunji presented it to the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami for onward transmission to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for its approval. The External Communications Manager, Nigeria […]
Adidas had ended its partnership with Ye, also known as Kanye West, with “immediate effect.” In a statement Tuesday, the sportswear maker said it “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech” and said that his recent comments were “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous.” Adidas said they violated the company’s “values of diversity […]
The Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) Company has allayed fears of cooking gas scarcity and price hike following its declaration of force majeure due to the flooding ravaging the country which has disrupted supply. The General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at the NLNG, Andy Odeh, made this known on Channels Television’s Sunrise […]
Borrowing costs for the UK government fell on Monday as former chancellor Rishi Sunak became the favourite to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. The pound also rose against the dollar initially, before falling back below $1.13. Mr Sunak is currently the only candidate backed by more than 100 Tory MPs, the level required to […]
Federal Government has installed 730 solar streetlights across institutions and rural communities in Adamawa state in its efforts to enhance delivery of social services to Nigerians. Malam Aminu Sambo the Federal Controller of Housing in charge of the state, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Monday. According to him, […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to take necessary precautions and be security conscious in view of the security advisory released by the US Embassy on possible terror attack on Abuja. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of DSS made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja. […]
— “Doctor Who” fans were drenched in nostalgia after David Tennant reprised his role as the Time Lord in the dramatic conclusion to the show’s BBC centenary special. Sunday’s 90-minute episode of the long-running sci-fi show, titled “The Power of the Doctor,” ended with Jodie Whittaker’s character unexpectedly regenerating into Tennant in her final appearance […]
Air strikes have hit critical infrastructure in central and western Ukraine, as Russia continues to target the country’s energy grid. Sites to the south and west of Kyiv have been struck and power cuts have been reported across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the “massive attack” but said most of the Russian rockets had […]