DPO, 9 others killed as Boko Haram members torch police station, bank
BARELY 17 hours after the assassination of Mobile Police Training Camp, MPTC, commandant and a traditional ruler, gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect attacked the Gwoza Divisional Police Station and Mainstreet Bank, killing the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Abubakar Digire Ahamdu, his deputy; and eight civilians caught up in the crossfire on Monday.
Microsoft empowers developers for improved productivity
At the just concluded developer’s workshop held recently in Lagos, the global software giant, Microsoft sharpened developers’ skills using its innovative products and solutions.
Trusteer boss harps on cyber security to prevent financial fraud
The channel manager of the global leader in financial fraud prevention solutions, Trusteer, Amit Wohl has said that the range of service solutions in its offering will help financial institutions protect their businesses and retain banking customers against account takeover, credential theft and fraudulent transactions.
11 arraigned for allegedly stealing generators worth N40m
A 50 year old man, Abiodun Ashiru and 10 others, were Tuesday arraigned for allegedly stealing 22 generating sets, belonging to Mantrac Caterpillar company valued at N40 million.
CPN approves accreditation of UNILAG, OAU, others
After accreditation visits to private and public Computer Training institutions across the nation in order to ensure quality control assurance in IT education , the Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN) at the end of its 65th regular Council meeting held recently in Lagos approved the results of accreditation teams to three Universities as well as two private computer training schools.
Protesters lock in Libyan MPs over anti-Gaddafi bill
rotesters demanding that Libya’s national assembly adopt a bill banning from politics associates of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi blocked MPs from leaving a meeting room on Tuesday, one MP said.
Soccerex commends minister on award
The world’s leading sports consulting and management firm, Soccerex has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on being conferred with the African Sports Minister of the Year Award.
US Senate approves Brennan as new CIA chief
The US Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday gave its approval for John Brennan to be the next director of the CIA, setting up a full confirmation vote as early as this week.
Shell declares force majeure on Bonny Light, as oil theft soars in N/Delta
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Tuesday, declared force majeure on Bonny Light following the shutdown of Nembe Creek Trunkline (NCTL) after a leak was observed on Sunday.
22-yr-old jailed for theft
A 22-year-old, Gbenga Oladeru, has been sentenced to one and half years imprisonment for stealing two motorcycles valued at N380,000.
Ogun Assembly: Mace smashed, as two factions lay claim to speakership
There was commotion at the Ogun State House of Assembly, yesterday, after the mace, a symbol of authority of the House, was broken by aggrieved lawmakers obstructing the Speaker, Suraj Adekunbi, from announcing the suspension of four members.
