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Billions of usernames and passwords have been exposed online due to an oversight by the digital risk protection company DarkBeam - this has raised concerns about the safety of personal data online. The database containing over 3.8 billion user records was left unprotected and was first...
Image Credit: Wo st 01/Wikipedia British Airways has terminated the employment of First Officer Mike Beaton, a married pilot, after he bragged to colleagues about snorting cocaine off a topless woman during a drug-fueled orgy in South Africa. Beaton's shocking revelations were reported by a...
Leah Sharibu, the Nigerian schoolgirl held in captivity by terrorists for five years, has reportedly married another ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) commander, following her divorce from her first 'husband.' Leah, abducted alongside 109 other female students on February 19, 2018, from...
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Nigeria's recent rise in the 2023 Global Organised Crime Index, now at the forefront of Africa alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, is not just a mere statistic. It reflects a narrative increasingly depicted in popular culture, particularly in Nollywood - Nigeria's booming film industry...
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In a disturbing incident that underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian women, a 27-year-old man, identified as Gabriel Gibson or "Ogidi", has been arrested in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, for allegedly assaulting his friend's wife. According to reports from Premium Times Nigeria, The...
In a shocking incident, a customer is now pursuing a $1 million lawsuit after a dispute over "missing curly fries" took a terrifying turn at a local fast-food joint. The argument between the customer and a fast-food worker escalated dramatically when the employee allegedly fired a gunshot...
Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. She was admitted to the hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment for the disease. Zoleka, a novelist and cancer awareness advocate...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly announced an indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 3. The decision was made following a joint press briefing held by the union leaders in Abuja. The unions have also called on their...
The House of Representatives commenced its plenary session in Abuja by observing a moment of silence for the late Afrobeats sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Mohbad, who was only 27 years old, tragically passed away two weeks ago. The tribute to the late musician occurred at...
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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has made a statement that has raised concerns among Nigerians seeking refuge in the UK. While speaking to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, Braverman questioned the relevance of the United Nations Refugee Convention 1951 in today's context...
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