Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok has told users that some of its workers in China have access to the data of accounts in the UK and European Union. The social media giant said the “privacy policy” was “based on a demonstrated need to do their job”. It has come under scrutiny from authorities around the world, […]
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has stated that from assessment carried out so far by the ministry, Bayelsa State is not among the top ten most affected states by the recent floods. Addressing State House correspondents at the weekly ministerial briefing on Thursday, the minister said, instead, Jigawa […]
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it has committed One million dollars to provide relief materials to people impacted by the current flood disaster in the Niger Delta. A statement issued on Wednesday by Mrs Abimbola Essien-Nelson, SPDC’s Media Relations Manager, noted that the gesture was solely underwritten by the energy firm […]
The man accused of attacking the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer told police he also planned to target several other politicians as part of a “suicide mission,” according to court documents filed Tuesday. David DePape, 42, was arrested last week after he allegedly broke into the couple’s mansion intending to […]
Chinese authorities have locked down a district in Zhengzhou city – which is home to the world’s largest iPhone factory – under the country’s strict coronavirus measures. The lockdown started on Wednesday and is set to last for seven days. The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is […]
The NDLEA arrested 130 suspects in Kaduna State in October while in possession of illicit drugs weighing 1,728.536kg. Seven of those arrested are female. NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Umar Adoro told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna that the agency also dismantled 20 notorious drug joints. It also sealed […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, says it has deployed 1,265 officers and Special Marshalls across the state to ensure safer roads during the Ember months. Mr Henry Benemaisia, the Edo Sector Commander, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Wednesday. He said radar […]
An Information Technology firm, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) says it has opened its first office in Lagos, Nigeria. A statement on Tuesday by Ms Amrote Abdella, the firm’s Regional Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, said the office was to reinforce its commitment to Africa. Abdella said that the new Lagos office was part of AWS’s support for the growing […]
Elon Musk has dissolved Twitter’s board of directors – cementing his control over the social media platform. The multi-billionaire will be its chief executive after buying the company last week, ending months of back and forth over the $44bn (£38.3bn) deal. He has moved quickly to put his mark on the firm, which is used […]
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) says it has strengthened its partnership with global energy firm, First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), to provide steady electricity to customers in four states. The states are Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers. PHED Managing Director, Dr Benson Uwheru gave the assertion at the end of his […]