Google To Shutdown Google Plus After Data Leak
Google announced recently that they’d be drawing the curtain on Google Plus – the search giant’s shot at social networking. The decision to shut down the social platform came after Google discovered a security breach that exposed the private data of up to 500,000 users. Google+ was launched in June 2011 to enable people share […]
Update Your WhatsApp to Fix New Security Flaw
Google researcher, Natalie Silvanovich, recently discovered a security vulnerability in WhatsApp messenger that could allow hackers to remotely take full control of your WhatsApp just by video calling you over the app. According to the bug report, the vulnerability is a memory heap overflow issue which is triggered when a user receives a malformed RTP […]
Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
As the reality of the Osun State Elections on Saturday, 22nd September tolls heavily on us, it is a good time to investigate why such an important civic duty as voting comes into play in how we collectively engineer our society as the majority deems fit. The elections tomorrow reminds us of even larger elections coming […]
World Legends To Play Nigeria Stars In Anti Corruption Match
In a bid to shine the light on the bane of our growth as a thriving nation full of beauty and good, Klick Konnect Networks International Limited (KKNIL), in partnership with Oz Consulting firm (OCF), will be hosting some world football legends in Abuja in December for an anti-corruption match against Nigeria stars. According to […]
Brands We Love: Tranex Courier Services
Logistics companies are a vital part of the long-distance trading setup. Without them, much of the formal sector would have to improvise delivery systems or rely on other less than satisfactory means to send or receive cargo. They’d be struggling with greater transportation risks, bigger costs, and ultimately, much smaller markets and profit margins. Tranex […]
5 Ways to Secure Your WhatsApp
WhatsApp messaging has become an integral part of our social lives. We share memories, multimedia, bank account details, contacts and so on. With all the sensitive information we share on this platform, it’s imperative that we take steps to secure the app and keep our stuff private. Here are few steps to take to secure […]
British PM, Theresa May, signs security pact with Nigeria
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is on a three-day trip to Africa, and arrived in Nigeria yesterday (after visiting South Africa earlier, with Kenya to follow). Battling Boko Haram According to The Guardian, a summit was held between May and President Muhammadu Buhari, where a security partnership was signed between the two. The partnership has […]
The Cece Yara Foundation Launches Groundbreaking Child Protection Online Directory
In a bid to provide community information and access to hundreds of child protection services, The Cece Yara Foundation has launched the Cece Yara SafeKids Directory – a web based/ online portal which provides information on police stations, State Child Protection Units, medical services, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, free legal services and mental health care […]
SARS Overhauled, Renamed ‘FSARS’ by IGP
For several months, Nigerian citizens demanded the removal of the disreputable Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), famous for its severe disregard of the human rights law – an unlawful act that took a deadly turn with reports pouring in daily of cruel activities involving killings, robbery and inhumane torture. #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG The protest took its center […]
Segun Awosanya: The Man Behind #EndSARS Campaign
Segun Awosanya aka ‘Sega’ is a realtor, strategist, brand consultant and life coach living in Lagos, Nigeria. With recent developments in the country that has led to the restructuring of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Segun can rightfully add ‘accomplished human rights activist’ to his bio. The People’s Hero […]
Truck Drivers Given 48 Hours to Vacate Lagos Bridges
Truck drivers, have been given 48 hours to clear the Lagos bridges. This ultimatum was issued by the military and the state government during a stakeholder’s meeting at the Apapa Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (WNC). Attendees According to The Nation, the participants of the meeting included: Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) WNC, Rear Admiral […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Phone from Being Stolen in Public
I know right? If we all had a nickel, for every time something was stolen from us in public. Public theft has increasingly become rampant. It’s starting to feel like a legit job people get trained for. People that perpetrate such heinous acts, ride on other people’s negligence and or ignorance to cart away with valuables like […]
Photospeak: Securex West Africa
From the 21st to 23rd of March, security and public safety event Securex West Africa was held at the Landmark Events Centre, Lagos. Securex West Africa is the leading commercial, homeland and cyber security, fire protection and safety exhibition that provides an international platform for suppliers of the security and safety industry to promote their products and […]
Securex West Africa To Take Place from 21st to 23rd of March 2017
From March 21 to 23, security experts and major players in West Africa’s security industry will be at the Landmark Centre Lagos, for Securex West Africa, the sub region’s foremost security and public safety event. The annual event will bring together leading local and global companies, and representatives of the government and private sector to […]
Uber App Launches New SafetyNet Feature
Nigeria’s innovative taxi booking app, Uber, recently introduced SafetyNet, a new feature set on improving user experience in the area of security. With this new development, users can “share their ETA” easier, providing up to five preselected contacts with information on their whereabouts, location on a map, as well as information on drivers and taxis in […]
5 Security Tips to Keep Your Children Safe
Raising a child in today’s society is very challenging – with a smaller support system and a hectic schedule; it is difficult for housewives and working mothers alike. The recent surge in reports of children being kidnapped or abused hasn’t helped matters as well. I know a lot of mothers that have become very paranoid […]