October 17, 2020

Our Official Website Was Not Hacked – CBN

October 17, 2020 5:07 am

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied reports that its website was hacked on Friday.

The apex bank in a statement on its Twitter page maintained that contrary to reports, its website was safe.

It further urged Nigerians to avoid peddling fake news as its website is adequately protected and there was no cause for alarm.

Read Also: Renowned Hackers Hit Nigerian Broadcasting Commission

The statement reads, ‘Contrary to claims on social media alleging that the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been breached by malicious persons, we wish to state categorically that our website is secure.’

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WTO: 79 Countries Back Okonjo-Iweala For DG Role

October 17, 2020 4:53 am

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has claimed that she has support from 79 countries, as she seeks to become the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Speaking during a virtual press conference on Friday, she said the 55-man African Union (AU) has officially endorsed her over her only opponent, Yoo Myung-hee of South Korea.

Okonjo-Iweala also claims a group of Caribbean and Pacific states have also said they would back her, bringing the number of countries backing her candidacy to 79.

Read Also: WTO: Okonjo-Iweala Reacts To Reaching Final Round

She remains ‘optimistic’ about support from Latin America and said she …

Osinbajo Kicks Against Prohibition Of Cryptocurrency

End SARS: Osinbajo Apologises To Nigerians, Admits Govt’s Fault

October 17, 2020 4:47 am

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has apologised to Nigerians and also admitted and faulted the Federal Government for not moving faster in addressing the demands of Nigerians calling for a total ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS unit of the police.

Isinbajo, in a series of tweets on Friday night, said he knows many Nigerians are angry, and that their anger was justified.

He said he understands the feeling of many young people in the country, noting that many feel that the government has been too silent and has simply not done enough, adding that the feelings of …

James Nwafor And The Armageddon Called The Awkuzu SARS

October 17, 2020 4:32 am

‘We drank our urine to quench thirst in SARS cell’ – SARS Victim
Suspects were murdered daily in execution-style killings

This is going to be unusually lengthy for my piece but, it is necessary to enable a comprehensive understanding of the modus operandi of Awkuzu Sars under CSP James Nwafor. I will try as much as possible to narrow it down to the essential points.

My coming in contact with the outfit started on August 1st 2013, when my Upper class hotel was demolished. One the very date, I drove into my hotel from my residence at around 7.30 in …