This early GDPR adtech strike puts the spotlight on consent
What does consent as a valid legal basis for processing personal data look like under Europe’s updated privacy rules? It may sound like an abstract concern but for online services…
FG, not UCH owes outsourced personnel N15bn – CMD
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Professor Temitope Alonge on Thursday declared that the Federal Government of Nigeria was owing outsourced personnel working in the…
Facebook Bug Bounty Program Makes Biggest Reward Payout Yet
This has not been Facebook's proudest year for privacy and security. The company faced the massive Cambridge Analytica data misuse and abuse scandal in April and beyond. It also disclosed…
Ekiti govt will not discriminate against any group – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said that the current administration would cater for all strata of the society, in a bid to actualise its plan for an all-inclusive…
New Minimum Wage: FG gives update on implementing N30,000
The Federal Government on Thursday said it is working towards early implementation of new minimum wage proposed by the Organised Labour. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the…
Man arrested for allegedly raping Facebook friend
The Magistrate Court in Ejigbo has remanded a suspect for allegedly engaging in a sex romp with his Facebook lover without her consent. The suspect, Monday Dakalu, alongside the complainant,…
The annual PornHub year in review tells us what we’re really looking at online
PornHub, a popular site feature people in various stages of undress, saw 33.5 billion visits in 2018. There are currently 7.53 billion people on Earth. Y’all have been busy. The…
2019 presidency: Stop campaigning on frivolities – APC blasts PDP, lists achievements
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop campaigning on frivolities ahead of the 2019 presidential election. The ruling party urged PDP to…
SON raids 5 warehouses, confiscates 951 cartons of lubricants in Ibadan
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, raided no fewer than five warehouses and confiscated 951 cartons of various brands of lubricants in…
2019: APC accuses PDP of dragging traditional rulers into politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to canvass for support in Sokoto State. Alhaji Bello Danchadi, the…
2019: Junaid Mohammed steps down as Donald Duke’s running mate, gives reasons
A Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed, has stepped down as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Mr. Donald Duke. He has also resigned as…
Champions League: What Marcelo said after Real Madrid’s 3-0 defeat to CSK Moscow
Real Madrid vice-captain, Marcelo has spoken up on his side’s 3-0 defeat by CSK Moscow in the Champions League played on Wednesday night. Three goals from Fyodor Chalov, Georgi Shchennikov…
South Africa in moves to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa has formally bid to replace Cameroon as hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, a senior football official told AFP Thursday. “We have submitted our bid documents,”…
Air Peace expands operations to MMA2
By Adekunle AliyuAir Peace has said that from on January 2, 2019 it will move a part of its flight operations to the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) in Lagos…
Google Maps now shows nearby Lime bikes and scooters in 13 cities
Google has partnered with Lime to show nearby bikes and scooters in 13 cities worldwide. If there’s a Lime vehicle available nearby, Google Maps will show you how long it…
Radiohead Will Enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019
It's time once again to turn on The Monitor, WIRED's roundup of the latest in the world of culture, from music news to casting announcements. In today's installment: Radiohead gets…
Unique Maradona shirt sold for 12,000 euros
A unique red Napoli shirt worn by Diego Maradona with a number nine on the back was sold for 12,000 euros ($13,600) at an auction in Turin on Thursday. A…
Kinetic smart Desk prompts exercise on you
By Juliet Umeh Excessive sitting has been linked to many health risks including obesity, depression and heart disease. A new study in Internal Medicine found that people who sit for…
Jennifer Garner and J.J. Abrams are making a limited series for Apple
More than a decade after the end of “Alias,” J.J. Abrams and Jennifer Garner are teaming up on a new limited series for Apple. The show, titled “My Glory Was…
Nigeria loses $60bn annually to call masking – NCC
By Emmanuel ElebekeABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says the Nigerian telecom industry loses about $60 billion dollars annually to call masking. Call masking is a process where international…
Buhari vs Atiku: Tanko Yakasai reveals choice candidate
A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, and elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has backed the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former…
Lyft is becoming a one-stop transportation app in these 3 cities
Lyft is turning its app into a one-stop multimodal transportation app in a few U.S. cities, the latest illustration of its transformation from ridesharing startup to a company that wants…
PDP reacts to court ruling backing Buruji Kashamu’s expulsion from party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed an Abuja Federal High Court’s verdict upholding the expulsion of Senator Buruji Kashamu from the main opposition party. A statement on Thursday by…