Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known in social circles as Very Dark Man, has finally admitted that the missing N180 million allegedly stolen by hackers was a prank. He made the admission in a video posted on his official Instagram page, saying he pulled off the stunt just to show that 80% of people on social media are dumb. VDM stated that no money is missing as the cash is secured in his account, but he deliberately raised the false alarm to show that people on social media are stupid. According to him, when he raised the false…

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached and suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. The court okayed Yoon’s arrest after he failed to honour three summons to appear for questioning over his failed bid to impose martial law in the country on December 3. Yoon has been on suspension since the South Korean National Assembly impeached him for insurrection on December 17, but a constitutional court ruling is pending on whether to confirm the impeachment. The 64-year-old faces life imprisonment or even the death penalty if convicted of a criminal charge of insurrection. However, his legal team…

In a significant cybersecurity breach, a Chinese state-sponsored hacker infiltrated the systems of the US Treasury Department, gaining access to employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials revealed on Monday. The breach, described as a “major incident,” occurred in early December and was disclosed to lawmakers in a letter from the Treasury Department. The attack was facilitated through a security override using a key associated with BeyondTrust, a third-party service provider offering remote technical support to the department’s employees. Officials stated that the compromised service has since been taken offline, and there is no evidence suggesting continued access to…

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement following an eight-year legal battle, according to her lawyer. The pair, who married in 2014 and have six children, were among the most high-profile couples in the entertainment industry and were dubbed ‘Brangelina’ by the press. Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences.” It later emerged during separate court proceedings that she had accused Pitt of being abusive to her and two of their children on a private jet that year. Pitt was not charged following a police investigation into the incident and has denied the allegations. His…

Governor Babagana Zulum of the Borno State has received the final report from the Flood Relief Disbursement Committee with about N18.08 billion so far distributed to over 101,330 families in the state. Chairman of the Committee, Baba Bukar Gujibawu while providing details on the fund’s disbursement to the governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri on Monday, said that ₦18.08 billion was distributed in cash to the displaced households alongside food and non-food items. He added that the contributions totalling ₦4.3 billion from UNHCR, WFP, FAO, UNDP and other partners were instrumental in addressing immediate needs.…

…VFD Microfinance Bank in eye of the storm A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the freezing of 67 bank accounts across various financial institutions in connection with an alleged fraud of ₦52.9 million involving VFD Microfinance Bank Limited’s customer, Advance Development Services Engineering Limited. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application following an ex-parte motion presented by the commission’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde. The motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1895/V/2024, was filed by Miracle Anameze and sought authorization for the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, or an authorized officer to direct the managing directors of the affected…

Following the Monday kidnap of two pastors of the EYN Church, Billa Malabu in the Fufore Local Government Area of the Adamawa State, the state Police Command has dispatched the Quick Response Squad to rescue the beleaguered clerics. The kidnapped pastors are Ishaku D. Chiwar and Reverend James Kwayam. SP Suleiman Nguroji, the command’s Public Relations Officer, noted that the kidnappers targeted the house of the victims situated at Hayin Gada, Billa village, Malabu District. The PPRO said the kidnappers, who were armed with offensive weapons, invaded the victims’ houses around 2:00 am and whisked them away. The statements read,…

Gunmen have killed seven people in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims, which included police officers and two civilians, lost their lives when some yet-to-be-identified assailants invaded a venue where preparations for a burial ceremony were to be held and started shooting sporadically, leading to the killings. Eyewitnesses in the area said the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday but the reason for the attack could not be officially ascertained. However, sources in the area said it could be in connection to the directive given by the hoodlums that “no burial ceremony” should be held…

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has made headlines with a strong statement about sensational Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr. In a tweet, he conveyed his admiration for the Mavin Records star and also stated that his grandfather has permitted him to get any woman on earth. He wrote on his X account: “My late grandfather, Mzee Amos gave me permission to get any woman on earth. I will capture that girl. Ayra Starr.” The audacious statement has sparked widespread interest and speculation among fans. Ayra Starr, who recently performed an amazing performance at the 27th edition of…

Chadians voted Sunday in a general election the government said was a key step towards ending military rule but the opposition has called for a boycott. According to the election management agency, ANGE, midday figures suggested that a turnout of just 38 per cent was needed to choose a new parliament, provincial assemblies, and local councils. Election officials in the upmarket district where the president’s family and ruling dignitaries live put voter apathy down to the “cold weather.”But opposition parties have urged Chad’s eight million voters to shun the election, the results of which they say had been decided in…