Saturday, May 13, 2017

2-IN-1 STORY: Global Cyber-Attack Hits Hospitals And Companies, Threat Seen Fading For Now

This map released by cybersecurity experts, shows the impact of the ransomware around the world - with blue dots showing where attacks have been made. Russia is thought to be the worst affected, while Taiwan fears being the victim of a second wave. Europe was targeted first, meaning there were fewer incidents in the US because companies were able to prepare themselves better
A global cyber-attack leveraging hacking tools believed to have been developed by the U.S. National Security Agency has infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries, disrupting Britain's health system and global shipper FedEx.
Ransomware: how hackers take your data hostage

Friday, May 12, 2017

‘Non-Passage Of PIB Is Shame To Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Industry’

Though, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, assured stakeholders that the bill would soon be passed into law, the PIB has not scaled past the second reading for more than a decade.
As the fate of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) remained uncertain, stakeholders in the country’s oil and gas sector, have described the delay as an embarrassment to the country.

FIFA To Review Rules On Agents And Transfers In Wake Of Pogba Deal Debate

Paul Pogba’s £89million transfer from Juventus to Manchester United last summer
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said world football’s governing body will review the rules related to agents in response to the “perception” the transfer system is broken.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

2-IN-1 STORY: Is Buhari’s Vacation Letter To National Assembly On Osinbajo Different From Previous Ones?, Debate Over Buhari’s Letter, Acting President Needless — Lai Mohammed

President Buhari's latest letter to the National Assembly
The choice of words employed by President Muhammadu Buhari in his latest letter to the National Assembly has elicited controversy.

Tanzania Hospital Sacks Workers For Having Fake Certificates

In April, President John Magufuli sacked nearly 10,000 civil servants for having fake certificates. AFP
An audit by Tanzania's main referral hospital, Muhimbili, and the national examination council has found that 134 workers at the medical institution hold fake secondary school certificates. 

President Of The Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick Takes Over Hayatou’s Position

Pinnick takes over Hayatou’s role
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has been appointed the President of the Organizing Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations, a position previously occupied by ex-Confederation of African Football president, Issa Hayatou.

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

2-IN-1 STORY: You Were Not Forced To Buy Power Assets, Fashola Tells DisCos; Chides Electricity Distribution Companies For Forming Themselves Into Associations

Babatunde Fashola, has accused Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) of forming themselves into an association.
Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, on Monday, told electricity distribution companies that nobody forced them to acquire power assets.

Monday, May 08, 2017

Pain And Panic As Northern Nigeria Races To Contain Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Thousands of meningitis cases have been reported by the health ministry in the northern states Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto since November 2016, in Nigeria's worst outbreak of the disease since it killed more than 2,000 people in 2009.
When six-year old Mohammed Waziga arrived at a health centre in northwest Nigeria complaining of joint pains and drowsiness, he was given an injection and sent home without any concerns.

What Buhari Told 82 Freed Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses 82 abducted Chibok girls
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the release of 82 abducted Chibok girls as a pleasant 2nd anniversary gift to Nigerians.

Nigeria's President Buhari Travels To London For Treatment

On Friday, Mr Buhari's was seen in public for the first time in a fortnight. Nigeria presidency
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking fresh treatment in London for an undisclosed illness.
PHOTO: @NGRPresident Buhari Departing Abuja On His Way To The UK For Medical Treatment pic.twitter.com/uWeAzMLHh1

Sunday, May 07, 2017

Buhari Confirms Nigerian Govt Swapped 82 Chibok Girls For Boko Haram “Suspects”

International Committee of the Red Cross/ Sahara Reporters Media
The president’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said in a statement in the early hours of Sunday that the girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram “suspects” held by the government.
International Committee of the Red Cross/ Sahara Reporters Media