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5 Tips to Identify a Facebook Scam

Hoaxes are all over facebook and with users most often encouraged or pressured through hijacks and hacks to share and like content material, it will normally seem just like the hoax has been for my part vouched for through your friend, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO, ESET Southern Africa.  Fortunately, most of the general facebook hoaxes are unoriginal and were obvious before in some type. So before you click on that link, here are 5 tips to identify a facebook hoax. 1. If it asks you to share first, beware Scammers recognize that the excellent technique to get you to click their hyperlink is to have had one more friend like or share it first. So by and large they'll ask you to share a video or a image earlier than you see it. This should trigger alarm bells. If they need you to share it first the probabilities are it practically surely does not exist. Actual websites want your web page views. This content material would be worrying surveys or it would be malware, bu

Siasia Eventually Submits 23 Man Listing for Olympics to NFF

The Nigeria U23 Coach Samson Siasia has launched his 23-man record for the Olympic Soccer event in Rio , Brazil . Chelsea Defensive Midfielder Mikel Obi and Chippa United Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi were named as the over-aged players that will fly the country’s colours in Brazil. Goal gathered through a reliable source from the Nigeria Football Federation that coach Samson Siasia opted for two senior players instead of the mandatory three as competition kicks off next month in Brazil. “ Samson Siasia has submitted his 18-man list for this year’s Olympic football tournament in Rio, Brazil and I can authoritatively disclose to you that the coach opted for only two over-age players and they are Mikel Obi and goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, ” the source told Goal. Consider that Nigeria claimed gold on the 1966 Olympics in football; the crew missed-out of the 2012 Olympics however could be hoping to do good in Rio. Mikel and Akpeyi are anticipated to guide the quest in August wit

Etisalat Is Ready to Boost E-Learning in NIgeria

Etisalat is set to boost the e-learning space for students in Nigeria with the launch of Cliqlite Portal, an internet-enabled application that offers unlimited access to a wide range of educational materials. Speaking at the launch event in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher, expressed confidence in the ability of the new educational service to enhance the learning experience of students in primary and secondary schools respectively through an engaging combination of education and fun. “The product is an innovative service that supports education and learning. It gives both students and parents access to educational materials not just on the tablet, but also on any internet enabled-device,” he said. Speaking further, Willsher added that the initiative highlights the importance the company attaches to quality education as well as its commitment to investing in the education sector through a number of platforms among which include the bespoke Ado

Cult leader Caught in Lagos after Partaking in an operation: NO GUN CAN PENETRATE ME

A 35-year-old cult leader Andrew Awalebi ,  who was recently arrested by the security operatives revealed that no amount of gun shot can penetrate his body. The Eiye Confraternity loyalist was arrested over the weekend by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command at a Beer Parlour alongside three other cultists. Similarly, Adegoke Adeleke and Kehinde Adebogun, 30 and 31 years old respectively, were also nabbed on Saturday morning at a hotel in Ikorodu. The arrested cult leader was exposed by Michael Thompson, another member of the Eiye confraternity, who was arrested the previous night for partaking in a robbery in the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos. The Ilaje born Awalebi revealed that he worked with a popular land owner in Lekki, where he was being paid N40, 000 monthly for protecting the landed properties owned by the unnamed land owner. While speaking with investigators, the cultist said he has a protective charm against gu

Portugal wins the Euro 2016 after a Strong Battle with France

A stunning 25-yard strike from Eder gave Portugal victory over France in Extra Time of the Euro 2016 Final. The Lille striker’s first goal in a competitive match dealt a massive blow to home hopes of a third Euro championship crown. Portugal closed ranks after Ronaldo was forced out with a knee injury in the first half at the Stade de France. Pierre-Andre Gignac almost won the match for France with one of the last kicks of the game in normal time but his effort came off the post. Rui Patricio was worked hard throughout and pulled off some stunning saves to ensure the 90 minutes ended goalless. Match Summary First Half                               0 - 0 25'             IN       Quaresma R.            OUT       Ronaldo C. 34'           Yellow Card       Cedric A.  (Roughing)

Portugal wins the Euro 2016 after a Strong Battle with France

A stunning 25-yard strike from Eder gave Portugal victory over France in Extra Time of the Euro 2016 Final. The Lille striker’s first goal in a competitive match dealt a massive blow to home hopes of a third Euro championship crown. Portugal closed ranks after Ronaldo was forced out with a knee injury in the first half at the Stade de France. Pierre-Andre Gignac almost won the match for France with one of the last kicks of the game in normal time but his effort came off the post. Rui Patricio was worked hard throughout and pulled off some stunning saves to ensure the 90 minutes ended goalless. Match Summary First Half                               0 - 0 25'             IN       Quaresma R.            OUT       Ronaldo C. 34'           Yellow Card       Cedric A.  (Roughing)

Woman Tortues Her 12-Year Old Housemaid To Blind

A woman named Gloria At No 14b, Olu Akerele street, Balogun bus/stop off Awolowo way, Ikeja, Lagos has been arrested by the police after she blinded one of the eyes of her 12-year-old houseboy "Peter", following brutal and frequent torture.  Gloria had employed the Togo based minor to assist her with house chores but unfortunately, the housemaid has been suffering several beatings from the woman and in one of such cruel beatings, Peter lost an eye. It was reported that the woman had beaten Peter because he did not wash the kettle properly. Instead of telling him to wash the kettle again, she descended on him and in the process, she injured his eye. One of her neighbours disclosed to the police that, Gloria is very violent and is usually avoided by everyone in the area. He said, "If the boy comes to watch television with them in the parlor, he would be beaten. On school days, you will see the boy leaving home around 9.30a.m." "We feared the u

Oil Workers Insist On Strike

 The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) said on Wednesday it would go ahead with its planned nationwide strike from Thursday. The group's spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojugbana, said chairmen and secretaries in its four zones and branches have concluded plans to ensure a complete shutdown of the country's oil and gas industry operations and activities. On Monday, PENGASSAN had directed its zonal leaders to sensitize members about the planned strike over "unresolved issues" affecting the smooth operation of the oil and gas industry. Mr. Ojugbana said since the directive, its members have been meeting to fine-tune strategies towards the strike, with its key officers holding their final meeting on Wednesday. "In the meeting, the method of the gradual shutdown of the industry was critically examined and adopted by the members. The action, which will cripple all activities and operations in the oil a