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Samsung Updates Software To Fix Fingerprint Unlock Problem

Samsung Updates Software To Fix Fingerprint Unlock Problem

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has updated software to fix problems with fingerprint recognition features on its flagship Galaxy S10 and Note 10 smartphones, it said on Wednesday.They issued an apology through its customer support app Samsung Members and told its Galaxy phone users to update their
biometric authentication to the latest software version.

A British user told The Sun newspaper that a bug on her Galaxy S10 allowed it to be unlocked regardless of the biometric data registered in the device.

The company has said the issue can happen when patterns appearing on certain protectors that come with silicon cases

Kingsley Kuku Desperate To Return Home

Kingsley Kuku Desperate To Return Home

In his heyday as a close associate of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Kingsley Kuku, came across as an interesting personality. He was patronised by many and had a large followership, especially because he had much money to throw around as the chairman of well-funded Presidential Amnesty Programme.

However, he lost that relevance immediately his principal lost the 2015 general election. Shortly after the new government of President Mohammadu Buhari came on board, the Ondo State-born former environmental activist scampered abroad for fear of being arrested by the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The dandy dude claimed

Inside Bola Shagaya’s Double-Barrelled Diamond celebration

Inside Bola Shagaya’s Double-Barrelled Diamond Celebration

Literally, Lagos was shut down on Saturday, October 12. Virtually, everybody who was somebody all came to honour the stylish high society doyenne and billionaire, Hajia Bola Muinat Shagaya who turned 60 a few days earlier, as the prestigious Eko Convention Centre was filled to the brim with power brokers.

For months, the diamond woman plotted to make her diamond milestone a huge celebration of friendship. And the oil titan had so many of her friends in torrents strutting the walkway of the Eko Hotels into the grand ballroom to be part of what has been described as a classy …

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home...

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home…

The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will come alive today, as music stars, celebrities and stakeholders in the country’s showbiz industry will storm the venue today for the 2019 The Headies. Now in its 13 edition, the glamorous urban music award ceremony will open with a special red carpet reception that will surely see different shades of styles and fashion.

This year, ace rapper, Remilekun Khalid Shafaru, popularly known as Reminisce, will be pairing with TV presenter and actress, Nancy Isime as the official hosts of the music awards. Meanwhile, attendees are in for an intriguing trip …

Patrick Day Dies Following Brutal Knockout

Patrick Day Dies Following Brutal Knockout

American boxer, Patrick Day, died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, in spite of having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

“Patrick Day passed away today, Oct. 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, …

Nigerian Painting Fetches £1.1 Million After Google Search

Nigerian Painting Fetches £1.1 Million After Google Search

A painting by the Nigerian artist responsible for the “African Mona Lisa” sold at auction in London on Tuesday for £1.1 million after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.

“Christine”, by 20th century master of African modernism Ben Enwonwu, had been in the sitter’s family home ever since it was painted in Lagos in 1971.

“The family were unaware of the significance of the painting or the importance of the artist until a chance “googling” of the signature led them to Sotheby’s free Online Estimate Platform,” said the London auction house.

The painting fetched …

Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

During a sit-down interview on “Variety”, Scarlett Johansson says she is “pushing” for an all-women marvel movie, despite her character Black Widow’s demise in “Endgame.”

“I don’t know what my future is in that world. Obviously, it’s a little more opaque for my character,” Johansson told Variety’s Marc Malkin while promoting her new film “Jojo Rabbit.” “But that group of actresses is so incredibly powerful and when they come together, it’s explosive and unstoppable. So yes, I’m pushing for that. I think audiences want it and I’m definitely one of them.”

After the epic battle scene in “Avengers: Endgame” …

BBNaija: Do2dtun Gets Death Threat Over Tacha’s Interview

BBNaija: Do2dtun Gets Death Threat Over Tacha’s Interview

Nigerian media personality Do2dtun has cancelled a proposed interview with former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha over alleged threats to his life.

The CoolFM presenter had earlier taken to his twitter page to announce the upcoming interview with Tacha, unarguably the most controversial housemate in the house.  The interview was scheduled to hold on Wednesday 16th.

“How about if I flipped an almost impossible script & make it into a “BLOCKBUSTER” How abt if “TACHA” finally grants her 1st radio interview. It is happening Wednesday 16th 2019 12 noon on the Midday Oasis #SuperstarWednesdsy word of advice..work smart 😉⚡

Chimamanda, Bobbi Wine, Others For Felabration 2019 Show

Chimamanda, Bobbi Wine, Others For Felabration 2019 Show

AWARD-WINNING writer, Chimamanda Adiche, alongside others will speak at this year’s annual Felabration Symposium tagged The FELA Debates. The event which is open to the public comes up on Monday, October 14, 2019, inside the NECA Events Center, Ikeja Central Business District, Alausa Ikeja. And the topic for the symposium is ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense,’ which is the title of one of his hit songs.
She will be sharing the Fela Debates’ stage with law teacher, Prof. Akin Oyebode, British activist, Akala, and Ugandan politician, Bobbi Wine.
Chimamanda was born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria. Kingslee
I Didn’t Spend ₦5m On My Bum – Mercy Big Brother Naija

I Didn’t Spend ₦5m On My Bum – Mercy Big Brother Naija

For Mercy Chinenye Eke, winner, Big Brother Naija reality TV show,  her greatest fear is ending a failure. 

Having polled the highest votes after 99 days the show lasted, the 26-year-old video vixen and graduate of Imo State University won herself the grand prize of ₦60 million including a brand new Innosson SUV.

In this interview, she talks about her days in the Big Brother House, love life and the controversies dogging her big bum. Enjoy it.

Could you tell us why you decided to participate in the Big Brother Naija reality show?

It’s simply because of my personality. I …

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

Veteran entertainer, and activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has lost his mother, Mrs. Margaret Oputa.

Announcing the death of his mother on Instagram, Charly Boy said Mrs. Oputa died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the age of 101.

He wrote, ‘I wish to announce the death of our Mother Mrs. Margaret Ntianu Oputa nee Onumonu which occurred Tuesday the 8th of October, 2019’.

The activist also shared the picture of himself and his mother on the social media platform with a poem to praise his late mother.

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I Have Never Raped A Woman - Luc Besson Denies

I Have Never Raped A Woman – Luc Besson Denies

French film director Luc Besson on Monday denied raping or drugging a young actress — the first time the maker of The Fifth Element has spoken publicly about the sex allegations against him.

A judge reopened a rape investigation into the movie mogul on Friday, eight months after Paris prosecutors had dropped a case brought by the Dutch-Belgian actress Sand Van Roy, who claimed that Besson had repeatedly raped her over a two-year period.

She is one of nine women who have said they were assaulted or harassed by the powerful director and producer.

Van Roy, 28, had minor roles …