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Lead Consultant and Director of Technical Services at Cybergon Limited, Benedict Ugwuja, has stated that cybersecurity must be at the core of Nigeria’s national security and economic resilience, calling on the government to invest in it. He made this point while speaking at the recent live hacking conference hosted by Cybergon, themed “The Last Data Breach”, a high-impact event aimed at demonstrating real-world cyber threats, practical defence, and compliance under the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The conference attracted strong participation from the military, security agencies, NSCDC, the Nigeria Police Force, NG-CERT, Galaxy Backbone, Jaiz Bank, Police Mortgage Bank, and other…

SwitchBot is joining the AI voice recorder bandwagon, introducing its own clip-on gadget that captures and organizes your every conversation. The SwitchBot AI MindClip announced at CES records spoken information from your daily life and work meetings and converts those conversations into summaries, to-do actions, and a personal audio memory database.This announcement follows competing AI recorder launches like Bee, Plaud’s NotePin, and Anker’s Soundcore Work. The MindClip weighs 18 grams, supports more than 100 languages, and has a similar design to the lighter Soundcore Work — both sport a button-like recorder and square-shaped clip.The MindClip is designed to work like…

Key points:Bitcoin is bearish in the short term and could plunge to $50,000 if the $74,508 level is breached.The short-term trend is likely to turn bullish above $100,000, opening the doors for a rally to $126,199.Bitcoin (BTC) began 2025 near $93,000, before plunging to $74,500 in April and then rallying to $126,199 in October before falling to about $87,000 on Dec. 31.Analysts are divided on BTC’s future prospects. Some say that BTC has topped out and a bear market is likely, while others expect limited downside and a rally to a new all-time high in 2026.Another interesting thing to watch…

Even Stevens alum Steven Anthony Lawrence has addressed allegedly losing his job at Universal Studios Hollywood for reporting a “suspected pedophile.” Lawrence, 35, claimed via Instagram on Saturday, January 3, that he’d initially held off posting about his exit from the theme park but now felt he needed to go public. “I delayed posting this for about a month because I was hoping we could find some sort of amicable solution because I absolutely loved performing and dancing with all you amazing people,” the actor explained via Instagram. “It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that my…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the fatal attack on the Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. The president also ordered security chiefs to hunt down the attackers and ensure the kidnapped residents are freed. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the attack occurred on the evening of 3 January. Multiple sources told our reporter that the terrorists killed at least 35 people and kidnapped an unspecified number of residents, mostly women and children. Confirming the attack, the spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said preliminary reports showed that more than 30 people were killed, while several others were kidnapped.…

A retired naval officer, Commodore Promise Dappah, has called on the Federal Government to spend more money on security instead of executing other projects in the country. Dappah made this call on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on national security, stressing that the security of the nation comes first before any other thing. “So, what I’m saying is the issue of securitization. Because when a nation comes under this kind of a situation, there is what we call securitization. That is where security takes precedence over everything. “Country like Algeria that…

The leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared that whatever instruction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives on 2027 elections concerning the state will be followed. The Chairman of the party, Mr Rejoice Otobo, stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the local government area on Sunday. Otobo assured Wike that the people would not fail him because of what he has done in the area. “We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State. Wherever you ask us to go,…

Manchester City have failed to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men had played out a goalless draw at Sunderland to start 2026 and were falling behind the Gunners in the title race. Against managerless Chelsea, City failed to make their dominance count, even though they opened the scoring through Tijjani Reijnders. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden missed good chances to extend their lead, before Enzo Fernandes ghosted in at the far post to equalize in added time.…

Barring last-minute changes, licensed customs agents operating in the nation’s maritime sector may picket some shipping companies today (Monday) over the planned increase in their fares, The PUNCH reports. The agents, who spoke with our correspondent via telephone on Sunday, stated that it is too early in the year to start increasing fares, adding that businesses are yet to resume fully. The Guardian recently reported that the revised Mediterranean Shipping Company tariffs indicate that import documentation fees for 20ft containers would rise from N45,000 to N58,500, while those for 40ft containers would increase from N72,000 to N93,600. Also, port additional…

Residents of Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have recounted their experience in the attack by some suspected bandits on New Year’s eve. It was reported that the suspected bandits attacked the agrarian community at about 10pm and burnt down a police station. Police officers on duty and residents of the community ran for their lives as the bandits shot sporadically, causing panic in the town. An eyewitness narrated that the attackers, numbering about 20, stormed the community around 10pm while residents were preparing to go to church for crossover service. A resident, who identified himself…