Hackers hit Disney, demand ransom
Film studio Disney has said hackers have threatened to release one of the studio’s forthcoming movies unless it pays a ransom. Disney CEO Bob Iger told ABC employees about the…
No inclusion of South East, no approval for $5.8b loan, Senate tells; Senators rebuke Ashafa
The Senate on Tuesday has given the Federal Government fresh conditions upon which it would consider and approve its $5.8 billion loan request from the China Exim Bank. The Federal…
How to beat WannaCry Ransomware virus, by Signal Alliance
Signal Alliance, a Microsoft enterprise partner in Nigeria has issued a WannaCry ransomware advisory to its clients and key users of Windows applications across the country. This was because of…
Peace returns to Ivory Coast as mutineers accept bonus payment deal
The leaders of a nationwide military mutiny in Ivory Coast have accepted a government proposal on bonus payments and agreed to return to barracks, ending their revolt, two spokesmen for…
CBN, FIRS among 34 agencies 8 months late in submission of 2017 budget; Senate threatens penalty
The Senate on Tuesday frowned at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and 32 other parastatals and agencies of government for failing to submit their…
Osinbajo lists new financing models for Africa to bridge development gaps
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has advocated a new paradigm in financing infrastructure projects in Africa in order to close the huge infrastructure gap on the continent. He stated this…
Plane crashes near airport, kills two pilots
A small plane crashed on its approach to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Monday, killing two pilots and sparking fires that could be seen from New York, the Federal…
Deadly global computer virus, Ransomware, linked to North Korea
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group may be behind global cyber-attack that has affected thousands of computers and disrupted hospitals, schools and assembly plants in some countries. This is according to Cyber…
How Trump disclosed classified information to Russia in the White House – new report
U.S. President Donald Trump is embroiled in fresh storm over a report that he disclosed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation during…
Saraki to Buhari: Your anti-corruption war is mere five minutes sensationalism
President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Monday dismissed the Muhammadu Buhari anti-corruption as mere sensationalism hence has not been able to achieve much in real terms. According to…