Day: May 25, 2017

Global online attack raises security consciousness in Nigeria

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Following the increasing global cybercrime threats and the recent target on Nigerian banks by online hackers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week alerted all telecoms operators (Telcos) and their respective subscribers of the recent outbreak of a Ransomware Virus known as “WannaCry.” The NCC advised the operators and all subscribers to apply security measures that would help them avert the spread of the virus. Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo, said: “The Ransomware is capable of infecting and encrypting all files on a system or any smart…

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New WHO head seeks U.S. bipartisan support for global health

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The new head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced hope on Wednesday that bipartisan support would prevail in the U.S. Congress to fund global health initiatives, despite deep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration. But Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a former Ethiopian health and foreign minister elected as the first African WHO director-general on Tuesday, also said the United Nations agency would be seeking new donors. U.S. President Donald Trump proposed cuts on Tuesday of about 32 percent from U.S. diplomacy and aid budgets, or nearly $19 billion. His…

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Military allays fears of coup

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The military yesterday dismissed rumours of impending coup in the country, saying  Nigerians should not panic as there was no such attempt to topple the government of the day. The Director of Information in Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche  stated this at a press conference attended by spokesman of the army, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman and a representative of the spokesman of Navy. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai had recently warned officers of the Nigerian Army against fraternizing with politicians, an admonition which had been interpreted to…

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Fasting and prayers will not grow Nigeria’s economy-Osinbajo

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Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that the economy of Nigeria cannot be grown by engaging in fasting and prayers but only by the hard work from the country’s civil servants. Osinbajo disclosed this during an interaction with civil and public servants on transparency and efficiency on Ease of Doing Business on Wednesday in Abuja, where he also stated that, “no matter how long we pray and fast, our nation won’t grow until some of us decide to do the hard work that will make our nation work.” He added that Nigeria…

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How Man United won Europa League, snatched Champions League ticket

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Paul Pogba propelled Manchester United towards a 2-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in a Europa League final rendered heavy with emotion by this week’s terror attack in Manchester. A night that began with a moment of silence, then applause, in memory of the 22 people who died at Manchester Arena on Monday ended with United completing their trophy collection through goals from Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Reminders of the attack were everywhere at Stockholm’s Friends Arena, from United’s black armbands to the chants of “Manchester!” from their fans, while…

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