Author: wazup
ECOWAS calls for restoration of ousted Malian president, sanctions against putschists
West African leaders under the regional bloc ECOWAS have said they would dispatch envoys to Mali to help secure “the return of constitutional order”. In a video conference on Thursday, they called for the ousted Malian president to be restored to office. “We have decided to immediately send a high-level delegation in order to ensure the immediate return of constitutional order,” the regional bloc ...
TUC begs police chief to release report of rape allegation against Kogi commissioner
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, not to sweep under the carpet the rape case allegedly leveled against the Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Abdumumini Danga. The Kogi State Chairman of the TUC, Comrade Ranti Ojo, made the call yesterday during a peaceful protest in Lokoja that was tagged “Say no to Rape and all Forms of...
Police arrest nine for ‘armed robbery, cultism’ in Enugu
Nine persons have been arrested by the Police in Enugu state for involving in offences of conspiracy, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearm, cultism, and receiving of stolen property. Their arrest followed a renewed charge by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad AbdurRahman, that police operatives should increase the tempo to rid the state of criminal elements. The suspects according...
Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z Drop Inspirational ‘Entrepreneur’: ‘Your Black Vision of the Future’
Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z are flexing their entrepreneurial spirit. At the stroke of midnight, the hip-hop stars dropped the music video for the inspirational “Entrepreneur”, in conjunction with a Time magazine cover package on “The New American Revolution.” “Thank you to Jay, and to every Black queen, king and entrepreneur who made this all happen! This is for you…and your Black vis...
Maluma Talks Stories Behind 5 Essential Tracks from ‘Papi Juancho’: Exclusive
On Aug. 19, in the thick of the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Maluma became a trending topic on Twitter. His Instagram, a formidable instrument with over 50 million followers, had gone dark. Was it because ex Natalia Barulich was dating footballer Neymar? Or because Neymar dissed Maluma by posting a video of his team singing his new single “Hawái” –a breakup song—on Instagram? ...
Nikki Sixx’s SIXX:A.M. Assembles Rock, Country, Metal All-Stars For a Great Cause
“Maybe It’s Time” is part of an industry-wide effort to spotlight National Recovery Month. Nikki Sixx has pulled together an all-star group of artists for a new version of the 2016 SIXX: A.M. song “Maybe It’s Time” in support of National Recovery Month. The Mötley Crüe bassist has roped in Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott, Bra...
‘The Masked Singer’ Wants You to Get in the Game For Season 4
We’ve all had to adjust to the new normal, and The Masked Singer is no exception. The hit Fox costumed singing competition is gearing up for its fourth season, and things will be a bit different this time around. For the first time the audience at home will get an opportunity to vote on their favorite masked celebrity performers as part of a virtual studio audience due to crowd restrictions ...
Apple could Offset Expensive 5G iPhone Tech with Cheaper Battery Parts
Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the tech company is looking at “cheaper and less complex battery technology” to offset the cost of pricey 5G components. Kuo told investors that “Apple is reducing the number of layers in the battery board and placing cell components in a smaller area” – something that The Verge believes will result in a “battery board that’s 40 to 50 percent cheaper than t...
Mastercard Improves Online eCommerce Security Capabilities
As digital commerce continues to accelerate owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard has announced that it will offer new security services to merchants in South Africa. The company says that it hopes this will further protect consumers and increase convenience when storing Mastercard cards in merchant databases. Dubbed Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) for Merchants, the service uses...
Seacom Chief Strategy Officer Resigns
Seacom has announced that Chief Strategy Officer, Suveer Ramdhani, has resigned – there’s no word yet on who is set to replace him. He has been a part of the company since its inception in 2009. Ramdhani had a “founding role in the Seacom project and was responsible for the development of the business strategy of the submarine cable system along Africa’s east coast to Europe and Asia,” says the co...
Experian was not ‘Hacked’, says CEO
Sourced from Republic Title Experian CEO Ferdie Pieterse says that the business and credit information services agency was “in no way, shape, or form” hacked. This comes after the company confirmed that the personal information of nearly 24 million South Africans was breached. Pieterse adds that none of their systems, databases or records was ever penetrated or hacked. Instead, the fraudsters...
Newcastle close in on versatile ace, Sunderland legend reacts: ‘A good solid signing’
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer. The 28-year-old midfielder could soon be announced as a Newcastle player and former Sunderland star Kevin Phillips thinks it could prove to be a superb signing for the Magpies. The Sunderland legend has worked with Hendrick before and he claims that the former Burnley ace will chip in with consistent performances week in ...
