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2 Students Arrested for Alleged MTN Hack, steal data and airtime worth N1.9 Billion
Two students from different institutions in Nigeria have been arrested and charged by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communications’ systems and stealing airtime and data worth N1.9 billion.
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Niger State Man Arrested for Brutally Murdering Father with a hoe
A shocking case of filicide has come to light in Niger State, as a 29-year-old man, Mizanmil Abubakar, has been arrested for allegedly killing his biological father, Abubakar Adawa, 69.
The incident occurred on July 27 in Barikin-Sale, Chanchaga … Continue Reading
Falz Expresses Outrage on X Over President Tinubu’s Deafening Silence During the Ongoing Nationwide Protests
Nigerian singer and rapper Falz took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage over President Tinubu’s lack of response as nationwide protests against bad governance continue to escalate. Falz questioned the president’s silence amidst the
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JAPA: Nigerian family faces deportation from Canada over fake admission letter
A Nigerian student, Lola Akinlade, has been left reeling after being ordered to leave Canada by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) due to a fake acceptance letter she used to obtain a study visa and work permit. Akinlade, who … Continue Reading
Nigerians Rally Behind Protester Whose Son Dreams of Becoming a Programmer, Raise N1.8 Million
A Nigerian protester, Ogwu Benjamin Chijioke, has received an overwhelming response from the public after his story of struggling to support his 13-year-old son’s dreams of becoming a programmer went viral. Chijioke, who joined the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in … Continue Reading
Hunger Protest: Police Parade 296 Suspects and Recover Looted Items in Kano [PHOTO]
The Kano State Police Command has paraded 269 suspects arrested in connection with the destruction of property and looting of items from shops and offices during a nationwide hardship protest that turned violent on Thursday.
The protest, which was initially … Continue Reading
Dr. Ayodele Renner, Aproko Doctor Urges Parents To Promote Physical Activity In Kids
Yesterday, expert paediatrician Dr. Ayodele Renner, popularly known as The Noisy Naija Paediatrician, alongside renowned General Practitioner Aproko Doctor hosted an informative live session focused on the importance of physical activity in preventing childhood obesity and supporting the overall … Continue Reading
We didn’t instruct telcos to tamper with network – FG
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has vehemently denied allegations that the federal government instructed telecommunication operators to disrupt network services in the country. The minister made this statement during an interview on Channels Television on … Continue Reading
#endBadGovernance: Hoodlums loot newly built NCC building in Kano during protest
Tensions in Nigeria have reached a boiling point as #endbadgovernance protests against the government’s perceived incompetence and economic mismanagement erupted across the country.
However, the peaceful demonstration took a disturbing turn in Kano State, where hoodlums raided the newly built … Continue Reading
U.S. Embassy In Ghana Switches To New Visa Services Provider
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced that it will be transitioning to a new visa services provider on August 26th. This change aims to enhance the overall visa application experience for Ghanai citizens and residents seeking to travel to … Continue Reading