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 Tips for Guarding your Digital Fortress: 1. Use Strong Passwords: Create complex passwords with a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easily guessable information like birthdays or names. 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Whenever possible, enable 2FA on your online accounts. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification. 3. Beware of Phishing: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, messages, or links. Cybercriminals often use phishing techniques to trick you into revealing personal information. Verify the sender's identity before clicking on links or sharing sensitive data. 4. Update Software Regularly: Keep your operating system, antivirus software, and applications up-to-date. Updates often contain security patches that protect against known vulnerabilities. 5. Shop from Reputable Websites: When shopping online, stick to well-known and trusted websites. Look for "https://" in the URL and a padlo...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU FORMALLY MEETS WITH THREE MAJOR COUNTERPARTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMACY; ADVANCES TO PRACTICAL NEXT STEPS IN BILATERAL RELATIONS In the hustle and bustle of off-camera activity in the siderooms of the G-20 Summit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was unwilling to stay away from the action. The President met with the Heads of State of three nations which have been identified as key partners in his economic development diplomacy drive for local investment and wealth creation. For the Leader of Africa's largest economy, a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Europe's largest economy, Germany, presented a unique opportunity to expand ties of prosperity for the people of Nigeria, but with a pragmatic approach toward ensuring the effective execution of agreements struck. "It is not, for us, only a matter of designing the financial architecture for an expanded economic partnership. It is also about the practicality of aligning ...

Tribunal Sacks 2 Katsina Reps, Declares Election Of 2 Others Inconclusive The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Katsina has nullified the victories of two members of the House of Reps and declared two others inconclusive. In its judgement, the tribunal led by Hon. Justice O. Ogunfowora, held that “return of the 1st respondent, Aminu Ahmadu Chindo of the PDP, as member Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Katsina State of the House of Representative is hereby nullified and set aside.” The judges also held that the first petitioner, Sani Aliyu, was thereby returned as member Katsina Central Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives and a cost of N200,000.00 was awarded to the first and second respondents in favour of the petitioner. In a petition filed by Sani Danlami against the declaration and return of Aminu Ahmadu Chindo, with PDP and INEC as other respondents, the petitioner accused the first respondent of presenting a forged primary school testimonial, whi...

Moyo Lawal says leaked S3x video shared without her consent, threatens legal action Actress Moyo Lawal has finally reacted to the now-viral video of her which was leaked online on Saturday.  The video which shows the actress engaging in a sexual act with a person, now revealed to be her ex-fiance, has since got many talking online with the majority claiming that the 'A Time To Heal' actress leaked the tape herself.  Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, Lawal first confirmed she was the person in the tape before debunking rumours that she authorised the distribution of the said tape. "A private video of mine from a while ago has been inappropriately shared without my consent, violating my privacy and trust," her statement began.  "I want to emphasise that this video was done with my ex whom I was to marry at that time, was never intended for public consumption and its unauthorised distribution is a breach of my boundaries.  However this criminal breach of priva...

 Tribunal sacks another Imo PDP Reps member The Imo Sate National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has sacked the lawmaker representing Ehime Mbano/Ihite-Uboma/ Obowo federal constituency, Mr. Okeke Jonas Onwuegbu. The tribunal, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that Onwuegbu, who was declared winner of the House of Representatives election that held on February 25, was not validly nominated by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In the lead judgement that was read by Justice Ibrahim Mohammed, the tribunal held that in violation of the provision of section 84 (5) (c)bof the Electoral Act 2022, the PDP, conducted the primary election that produced Onwuegbu as its candidate, in a venue that was outside the constituency. Consequently, it held that the PDP conducted a primary election that was unknown to law. Besides, the tribunal, which conducted its proceedings in Nasarawa state, issued an order, setting aside “the purported retur...

Obi Donates N50m To Anglican Church  Peter Obi has donated N50m to the Awka Anglican Communion, Anambra State, his commitment to the construction of the Department of Midwifery and Public Health Nursing of the Millennium College of Nursing Sciences of the diocese.  The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections made the donation during the foundation-laying ceremony of the project. He said the move is his dedication to advancing critical aspects of human development. While he gave N10m at the Friday event, he said that through his planned giving, he would be part of the project till fruition. Obi had previously donated N40 million to Faith Specialist Hospital, where the College is domiciled. The contribution aims to enhance the Diocese’s overall initiatives in strengthening its healthcare facilities. Speaking at the event, which took place in Awka, Obi said his motivation for the gesture stems from his belief that healthcare is one of the critical developme...

Man Utd Grant Antony ‘Leave Of Absence’ To Address Abuse Allegations Manchester United winger Antony has been allowed a leave of absence in order to address allegations of domestic abuse, the Premier League club announced Sunday. The 23-year-old was withdrawn from the Brazil squad on Monday over accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, which he denies. United said in a statement: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony. “Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday. However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations. “As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.” Antony posted a statement on Instagram on Monday saying he was the “victim of false accusations”. The ...

Nigerians want changes to happen quickly, says Abdulsalami  A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalalmi Abubakar, on Saturday, congratulated the administration of President Bola Tinubu for clocking 100 days in office with a charge on Nigerians to join hands with the government to overcome the challenges of fuel subsidy and insecurity inherited from former President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman who said “Nigerians as a people want changes to happen quickly”, also congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris on his appointment, describing the information portfolio as a very tough job. A statement by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Suleiman Haruna, said Abdulsalalmi stated these during a grand reception organised by the Niger State Government to honour political gladiators from the state, including the minister. At the event, the minister assured Nigerians that ...

NFF approves NPFL name change The Nigerian top-flight has been rechristened the Nigeria Premier Football League. The new name was adopted at the Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in Uyo on Sunday. The top-flight was previously called the Nigeria Professional Football League. A date for the commencement of the 2023-24 NPFL season is yet to be announced. Enyimba won the 2022-23 NPFL title.  

Six Clubs Participate In Argungu Polo Tournament Six Polo clubs have participated in Saturday's concluded 2023 NSK Argungu Polo Tournament held in Argungu, Kebbi State. The clubs are NSK Polo Club, West Steam Ponis, Mera Farms, Heritage 5, H. Hago and Sokoto Rima. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the tournament, President of the Nigeria Polo Federation, Nura Sani Kangiwa, expressed satisfaction with the event, stating that it was more advanced than the previous ones, considering the participation of foreign players. According to him, the federation will host an international polo tournament in Nigeria to show the world of its advancement in the game of polo.  He expressed appreciation to the dignitaries and the host community for gracing the two-day tournament, and for the cultural entertainment showcase put on by the host community.   Governor's Cup was won by NSK, securing the first trophy, with H. Hago in second position.  Similarly, the 'Emir's Cup' was won by ...

THE CHARITABLE WISEMEN CLUB OF NIGERIA DISBURSED FUNDS TO LASUTH PATIENTS The 6th of September 2023 was a notable day for some of the patients at the renowned LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (LASUTH), Ikeja, as members of the Charitable Wisemen Club Of Nigeria extends their philanthropical crusade as total sum of one million, five hundred thousand naira (N1.5M) was disbursed to hospital patients that can't afford their medical bills. The NGO started as a normal Whatsapp group which was initially intended to be a social club before it metamorphosed into a legally incorporated registered foundation after a decision was made by its members. Fueling the main objective of effecting positive change in society, the all male club which did not only began operation four years ago but has served its purpose since inception. The group consists of like mind friends and business partners. speaking with the club president Mr. Olanrewaju Akeem Oladele on behalf of the members, we were ma...

Taraba: Gunmen kill wife in husband’s presence, police on trail Some gunmen killed a housewife and wounded her husband in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Sunday. The spokesman of the state Police Command, SP Usman Abdullahi, disclosed the unfortunate incident to Daily Trust in a telephone interview. The incident occurred at the Mile 6 area of Jalingo metropolis of the state. Abdullahi mentioned that the attackers entered the house of one Mr. Balanko Gamalia and shot him and his wife in an attempt to abduct them. The wife was reported to have died on the spot while the injured husband is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Jalingo. He added that two persons, including a woman, were abducted in the house. Abdullahi noted that the police are on the trail of the kidnappers. The police spokesman urged members of the public to provide information to the police to enable them to track down criminal elements in society. On May 7, gunmen attacked the Care Taker Committee chairman o...

Why I returned salaries paid into my father’s account after his death – Kano man Yusuf Suleiman, a 32-year-old businessman from the Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State who returned salaries paid into his late father’s bank account by the Kano State Government, shares his motivation with TED ODOGWU What is your late father’s name? My father’s name is Suleiman Datti (Magatakardan Sumaila) What was his occupation before his death? He was a civil Servant. Where did he work and what was his grade level and position in the civil service? He worked in the Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State as a clerical officer on Grade Level 06. When did he die? My father died on Thursday, November 10, 2022. How did he die? He died suddenly, following a short illness. How many wives and children did he have? Until his death, my father had only one wife and 11 children. Are you his eldest child? Yes. I’m my dad’s eldest child. My name is Yusuf Suleiman. I am from the Sumaila Local Government ...

Adamawa govt confirms 8 dead in canoe accident, 7 still missing The Adamawa State on Saturday said eight people had been confirmed dead after a canoe accident in Yola South Local Government Area. A boat carrying 23 passengers had capsized in Njuwa Lake at Rugange, a village in the Yola South LGA, early on Friday, with the government confirming one dead as search operations continued. Eight people had been rescued and eight bodies found, leaving seven other people yet to be accounted for. The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, ADSEMA, Mohamed Suleiman, gave the update when he accompanied the state Deputy Governor, Prof Kaletapwa Farauta, on a sympathy visit to families of the affected people. The ADSEMA boss assured that rescue efforts were on to determine the fate of the passengers that were yet to be tracked. At the scene of the canoe accident, the deputy governor said a directive had been given for provision of life jackets for canoe users, to check cas...

Fee hike: UNILAG spends N1.7b on electricity annually, says VC Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos(UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola has said the institution spends N1.7 billion on electricity per annum. Speaking at a virtual meeting with reporters on Saturday evening, Ogunsola noted that the institution was also struggling with huge debts and under pressure to survive,hence it was imperative to increase fees. The VC said it was necessary to let the public know the state of affairs in the university following the outcry and recent protest that greeted the increment. In July, the university increased tuition fees.Previously students of the institution paid N19,000,but management fixed new fees at N190,250 for students studying medicine, while for courses that require laboratory and studio, they are to pay N140, 250. Programmes that do not require lab and studio were fixed at N100, 750. Ogunsola said the university had maintained its fees for 15 years without increment,but with the har...

Coco Gauff wins first U.S. Open trophy Coco Gauff came from one set down on Saturday to defeat Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka to clinch her first US Open title. The 19 year-old American defeated the 25 year-old woman who will become World No. 1 on Monday 2-6 6-3 6-2. Gauff will be the 10th teen to win the U.S. Open women’s singles championship — and the youngest American to claim the title since Serena Williams won in 1999 at the age of 17. With the win, Gauff also became the first American to win a U.S. Open title since Sloane Stephens in 2017. She clinched the U.S. Open trophy in her second Grand Slam final, the first in the French Open. Some other young female winners of the U.S. Open were: Tracy Austin who won in 1979 at 16 years, eight months and 28 days; Martina Hingis won in 1997 at the age of 16 years, 11 months, eight days; while Monica Seles won in 1991 at 17 years, nine months and five days.  

Kalu joins Swiss Club Lausanne Super Eagles winger, Samuel Kalu has joined Swiss club, Lausanne-Sport from Watford on a season-long loan deal. The loan deal also included a purchase option with Kalu wearing jersey number 22 at his new club. The 26-year-old joined Watford from Ligue 1 club, Girondis Bordeaux in January 2022. The Nigerian has, however, struggled with injuries and managed just 13 league appearances for the Hornets. He previously played in Slovakia for AS Trencin and Belgian Pro League club, KAA Gent.  

Cristiano Ronaldo offers his 174-room hotel as shelter to Morocco’s earthquake victims Cristiano Ronaldo’s Pestana CR7 in Marrakech, Morocco has become a refuge site for victims of Friday’s earthquake, reports Spanish newspaper, Marca. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous High Atlas region of the North African nation leaving at least 1,305 people dead and several wounded according to multiple reports. Amidst the tragedy, a number of Marrakech-based organisations and businesses have offered assistance to those affected by the quake. One of them is, a hotel owned by Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports suggest that the luxury hotel is providing shelter to those who have lost their homes. Graded at four stars, just below luxury, the hotel includes an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and terrace. “The hotels are the same. We had to come to the new area of Marrakech, where there are more luxury hotels, so to speak, “Now we have managed to get Cristiano Ronaldo’s ...