Russian criminals steal 1.2 billion passwords

Russian criminals have stolen 1.2 billion Internet user names and passwords, amassing what could be the largest collection of stolen digital credentials in history, a respected security firm said Tuesday.

The firm, Milwaukee-based Hold Security, didn't reveal the identities of the targeted websites, citing nondisclosure agreements and a desire to prevent existing vulnerabilities from being more widely exploited.

Ebola death toll rises: 932 confirmed, World Health Organization says

Global fears of Ebola spread Wednesday after two more countries reported deaths of citizens they suspect had contracted the disease in West Africa.

Nigeria reported that a nurse died after treating someone believed to have contracted Ebola in Liberia. And Saudi Arabia reported that a man died, apparently of the virus, after a trip to Sierra Leone. The World Health Organization did not immediately confirm the deaths.

Lagos Commissioner for Health speaks on Ebola, says situation 'extremely dire'

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris says Ebola situation in Lagos is 'extremely dire.'
At a press briefing held in Lagos this afternoon, the Commissioner said the Nigerian nurse who died of the Ebola virus died at exactly 2.06pm yesterday in Lagos. He said Health officials have begun 'secondary contact tracing", that is, tracking down people who came in contact with people who had direct contact with the late Liberian, Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola virus in Lagos.

Spanish Priest Contracts Ebola Virus in Liberia

Madrid (dpa/NAN) ― The Spanish government said that an air force plane was leaving Madrid on Wednesday to pick up a Spanish priest who has tested positive for the Ebola virus in Liberia.

The Spanish Defence Ministry said the plane was leaving Madrid to pick up the patient, in line with the strict security and quarantine guidelines stipulated by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Fani Kayode: Boko Haram is the military wing of the APC

Here’s how to leave your ordinary life for an extra-ordinary one!

In today’s world there are two kinds of people: extra ordinary people and well, just ordinary ones. Vitafoam, in their new advertising campaign, “Leave ordinary and live Extraordinary” show how we can go from ordinary and boring to an exciting and extraordinary living experience when surrounded by extremely comfortable and uniquely designed home furniture and accessories.

Photos: Drake flashes 'devilish' image of Rihanna during Toronto Concert-This really Love or Shade?

Ebola: Lagos Matron who attended to Liberian victim also shows symptoms....

The Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association,Lagos State chapter Dr. Tope Ojo, disclosed that the matron of the hospital where the Liberian Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer, was admitted is now showing signs of the virus.

Finally Davido opens up on Why he was upset with Wizkid/their beef

Davido has finally opened up on the purported beef with Wizkid and why he went on twitter to throw shade. He spoke to Sahara TV and this is what he said

Bryan Okwara: How to Catch a Player-Watch

Video Hits Show – VHS presents a funny skit.
Player starring model and actor Bryan Okwara.
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Uche Jombo-Rodriguez, Yvonne Jegede & Seun Akindele star in “Oge’s Sister” | View the Trailer

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo-Rodriguez is currently taking time off work to prep for her first child with hubby Kenny Rodriguez.

But just before she jetted to the US of A, Uche shot some movies including this – Oge’s Sister.

The film stars Seun Akindele and rising new talent Yvonne Jegede, who recently released her new shoot.

Lancelot Imasuen was the director of the film which was shot in April.

“Banning of Hijab in Nigeria is Unconstitutional” – NBA

Abuja (NAN) ― The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) on Monday advised the Federal Government against banning Hijab (Muslim female headscarves), saying such proposal would be unconstitutional.

Okey Wali, the President of the association, rather urged the government to find a lasting and peaceful solution to the security challenges threatening the country.

Wali told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that placing a ban on wearing Hijab due to the recent spate of attacks by female suicide bombers was not a positive and lasting strategy to curbing insecurity.

How to Search Out a Great SEO Partner BY Janine Popick @janinepopick

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a must-have for any business, whether you're just starting out or have been around for years.

One study reports that a whopping 89 percent of consumers turn to a search engine to find information on a product or service before buying. That's a huge opportunity not to be missed.

There are lots of awesome SEO agencies and people who can help you do SEO the right way. Sadly, there are also plenty of not-so-legitimate SEO practitioners using questionable tactics that might generate positive immediate results, only to bite you in the behind later by getting you in trouble with Google. And once you get penalized by Google, it takes an enormous amount of effort to get back into their good graces.

WTF: Mum Jailed For Having SEX With Her 12-Year-Old SON While Her Lover Watched And Gave Directions

A sick mum has been jailed for having sex with her 12-year-old son - while her depraved partner watched from abroad on a webcam.

The 39-year-old mum wore headphones so her controlling lover could direct her as she abused the boy in their bedroom.

The traumatised victim told police he could hear his mum being told what to do as she gave him a "sex lesson".

The sickening offence came to light when the mum made a complaint about her partner to a domestic abuse charity - and "blurted out" that she had abused the eldest of her two sons.

U.S to Support Nigeria & other African Countries’ Elections with $51 Million for 5 Years

Abuja (NAN) ― The U.S Government on Tuesday said it would provide $51 million (about N8.4 billion) to support credible elections in Nigeria in 2015 and other electoral process in the country in the next five years.

This is contained in the Fact Sheet issued by the White House in Washington DC, which highlighted U.S support for democratic institutions, good governance and human rights in Africa.

The publication was released just as the US-Africa Leaders Summit being attended by 50 leaders from the continent, including President Goodluck Jonathan, began in Washington DC.

Keshi hands NFF acceptance notice

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has sent in a formal notice to the Nigeria Football Federation accepting to continue as the country’s coach. The letter was submitted to the NFF Secretariat in Abuja on Monday.

A person with detail knowledge of the transaction as reported by AfricanFootball.com confirmed to The PUNCH that the letter was brought to the office by a relative of Keshi who also works as his aide simply identified as Ado.

The NFF three-man committee asked to open contract talks with Keshi formally sent him a letter of intent and it was this letter that Keshi replied to.

Photos: Meet Mr Universe Nigeria 2014 winner

Francis Beaon, representing Anambra State beat other contestants to emerge Mr Universe Nigeria 2014. The contest held on August 3rd in Lagos. See more pics of Francis after the cut...

Agatha Amata set to commission her multimillion Naira TV station

Celebrated TV personality, host of Inside Out talk-show and ex-wife of actor Fred Amata, Agatha Amata will be commissioning her N300million state-of-the-art television studio located in Ilupeju, Lagos this Friday August 8th. The complex will serve as her company's headquarters as well as the studio for her newly floated TV station, Rave TV. The station began test transmissions on Monday July 22nd.

Amnesty International releases Gruesome Video Implicating Nigerian Military | Defence issues Statement

Viewer Discretion is strongly advised.


Amnesty International claims that the Nigerian military has committed atrocities in the North-East in its fight against Boko Haram.

In the video released today, the military is recorded on camera abusing civilians who are believed to be suspected members of the Islamist militant sect.

The video was obtained by numerous sources during a visit by a rep for Amnesty International. It provides fresh evidence of war crimes including extrajudicial executions, and other serious human rights violations

In one part of the video, detainees are seen having their throats slit one by one and dumped in mass graves by men who appear to be members of the Nigerian military and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)

Ex Wife of Nelson Mandela Demands for His Village Home!!

Nelson Mandela & Winnie


The ex wife of the late South African first black President and Human Rights Activist Nelson Mandela is demanding his village home for her children.

This triggers the first legal battle dispute since Mandela’s death.

Photos: Mariah Carey spent N4m ( $25k) for her dogs to stay in luxury pet hotel

What would you do with $25k(N4m+)? Mariah Carey is splashing it on her dogs named Jill E Beans, The Good Reverend Pow Jackson, Pipitty Jackson, Cha Cha, Jackie Lambchops, JJ, Squeak E Beans and Mutley P Gore Jackson The Third,to Paw Seasons, a luxury dog hotel in Bristol.
According to Daily mail

1 killed in Johannesburg, South Africa, Earthquake

A 5.3 earthquake this morning August 5th shook buildings in Johannesburg and surrounding areas.. killing one person and injuring at least 3 people. The tremor which lasted just one minute reportedly broke glasses, cracked walls and aftershocks were felt by many.

Take a look at this pic and say what you see..

Pic on the left is an alleged female suicide bomber but I can't verify that she's any of the ones that blew herself up during an attack in Kano last week....and the pic on the right is one of the missing Chibok girls.

Introducing Hip Hop Revelation - K-Adel

In the fourteenth year of the Second Millennium (AD), a rapper extra-ordinaire with a voice that would resonate through the ages makes a grand entrance...His name: K-Adel.

K-Adel , born and bred in Lagos, and still in his teens, shows lyrical dexterity beyond his years; the talented Hip-hop Artiste and songwriter brings a refreshing new style to Nigerian Hip-hop infusing international flavour, with local influences. Continue...

Brother recruited brother into robbery

20-year-old Morgan Udama, a member of a 4-man robbery gang arrested yesterday August 4th by police officers attached to Okota Isolo Police Station in Lagos, while confessing, said he was recruited into criminal life by his own older brother, Oche, who is the leader of the robbery gang.

Hollywood Comes to iROKOtv.com

iROKOtv.com, the world’s largest online platform for
African movies today announces that it is bringing the very best of Hollywood, Bollywood and Telenovela cinema to its site, as part of an exciting new content package.

iROKOtv.com subscribers will now enjoy a selection ofthe latest movies and best TV dramas from Hollywood, Bollywood and Telenovelas (Spanish Soap Operas) and Nollywood with new movies and TV shows added each week for just N5000 / year (that’s only N410/ month) !

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Sammy Okposo: Reason why i got married to a none celeb

Nigerian gospel star,Sammy Okposo had a reputation as a ladies man, all that changed when he got married. In a new interview t with Yes Magazine, he opened up on dating famous women.

You moved effortlessly from one woman to another then. In fact, you were gliding and galloping (General laughter) – Kate Henshaw, Stella Damasus, Janet Fateye, Gloria Ibru and so on. How were you able to cope during those days?

“Era of Election Manipulation in Nigeria is Over” – Pres. Jonathan at U.S-African Leaders Summit

Abuja (NAN) ─ President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said the days when a few politicians could hijack voting materials and manipulate the outcome of elections to their personal advantage were over in Nigeria.

He stated this on Monday in Washington DC at a meeting with Nigerian professionals in the United States on the sidelines of the ongoing
U.S.-African Leaders Summit.

Jonathan, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, says he remains committed to credible elections in the country come 2015.

New Video: Anny - Peace Around The World Ft. All Stars

Here is a #peace musical video anchored by Inspirational artiste Anny and featuring nine other artistes across the six regions of the country titled Peace Around The World (Peace in Nigeria). The Delta State born singer/humanitarian Anny teamed with an ensemble of renowned Nigerian inspirational artists all for one purpose, to lend a voice in support of peace, love and unity beyond ethnicity, race or tribe.