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A baby’s eyes peer directly into the camera lens. A kid with a striped shirt looks up, then away. A boy in a policeman’s costume, a gold star on his chest. A messy bedroom that reminds me of my own daughters, with an unmade bunk bed, a little girl’s hat and headband, and Hello Kitty plastered on the wall.One thought repeats in my mind: I shouldn’t be seeing this. No stranger should. But bad actors could’ve easily spied on all these locations — and a million more — because many of Meari Technology’s Wi-Fi baby monitors and security cameras were…

Strategy bought 535 Bitcoin for $43 million last week, resuming its accumulation strategy days after its chairman, Michael Saylor, said the company may sell some of its holdings to fund dividend payments.The world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder acquired the Bitcoin (BTC) between May 4 and May 10 at an average price of $80,340 per BTC, according to a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.The purchase lifted Strategy’s total holdings to 818,869 BTC, acquired for about $61.86 billion at an average price of $75,540 per coin, including fees and expenses.The acquisition was Strategy’s first since April 27, when…

Dwayne Johnson cracked several raunchy jokes about his pal Kevin Hart’s wife, Eniko Parrish, while Hart was just inches away from him. On Sunday, May 10, Johnson, 54, was among the celebrities who took part in Netflix’s live The Roast of Kevin Hart special, poking fun at his Jumanji costar’s height and bedroom skills. “I want to just take a moment to give a shout-out to all the ladies up here on this dais. You all look beautiful, magnificent, sexy,” the wrestler-turned-actor said before turning to Parrish, 41, who was sitting in the audience. He then added, “You know who…

Political parties on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend proceedings in suit seeking their deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They urged the court to stay proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal on the same subject matter before the Court of Appeal. Judge Peter Lifu fixed 18 May for ruling after hearing arguments on applications for stay of proceedings and joinder. The suit was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators against INEC, the Attorney-General of the Federation and some targeted opposition political parties. The parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…

Towards enforcing its free education policy and tackling the challenge of out-of-school children in Ogun, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration has emphasised its zero tolerance stance against any form of illegal levies collections in both public primary and secondary school levels in the state. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, reiterated this during a meeting with the Headteachers General, HG, of the Four Divisions of Ogun State, All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, and Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, in his office in Abeokuta on Monday. Arigbabu affirmed  that any principal, headteacher or teacher…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the emerging “rainbow coalition” in Rivers State will adopt a strategic approach ahead of the 2027 general elections by aligning with areas where it enjoys political strength. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, as preparations intensify for activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to the minister, members of the coalition would assess political realities across the state before making electoral decisions. “That is the essence of the rainbow coalition in Rivers State. We’ll look…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a notorious ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate accused of robbing unsuspecting commuters in different parts of the state. A statement issued by the command on Monday said the suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation carried out along Iyana Ipaja Road, where police operatives intercepted a tricycle conveying three occupants for  inspection. During the search, one of the occupants was allegedly found in possession of three android phones suspected to have been stolen from victims of robbery operations carried out by the gang. Police authorities said the tricycle…

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has picked out goalkeeper Senne Lammens as the club’s signing of the season. Recall that the Red Devils bought Lammens from Belgium club Royal Antwerp last summer. Man United also signed the likes of  Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolves, RB Leipzig and Brentford, respectively. However, Hargreaves feels the 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper has been the standout for United. “I will tell you who’s probably the best signing of all of them: Senne Lammens,” Hargreaves told TNT Sports after Man United’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland in the Premier League at the weekend. “What did…

President Bola Tinubu has led tributes to the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a principled leader who stood firmly for justice, democracy, and the betterment of the people. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Monday at Fasoranti’s centenary celebration held at his residence in Akure, Ondo State capital, where he said the elder statesman “stands out for justice and betterment of the people and in the fight for the attainment of democracy.” The President said Fasoranti, who clocked 100 years, “sacrificed his comfort to serve the people and the nation meritoriously,”…

Residents of Barkin Ladi in Plateau State have recovered seven bodies, including that of a police officer, following coordinated attacks by armed assailants on Saturday night. A community leader and National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday. Tengwong said the bodies were recovered and deposited at a mortuary as of about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. “As at 1:00 a.m. today (Sunday), no fewer than seven corpses, including that of a police officer, have been recovered and deposited at the mortuary, while six other persons who sustained varying degrees…