Daily Archives: January 29, 2022

NCC warns against charging phones in trains, restaurants and other public places

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians about a newly discovered cyberattacks on Android devices in public places. The commission, through its Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), identified vulnerabilities that hackers use in gaining unauthorised access into smartphones at public charging stations. The first is described as Juice Jacking, which can gain access into…

ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso after military coup

The Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Burkina Faso in the aftermath of a military coup, making it the third member nation to be punished for a military takeover in only 18 months. The West Africa’s main regional bloc made the announcement on Friday January 28, days after mutinous soldiers forced democratically elected President Roch…

Cristiano Ronaldo receives Globe Soccer’s Top Scorer of All Time award at Dubai Expo 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the Globe Soccer’s Top Scorer of All Time award at Dubai Expo 2020. Ronaldo has scored a total of 801 goals during his career so far,  having played for  Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Portugal. On Friday January 28, the Manchester United superstar was handed the gong while on holiday in Dubai at the…