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Wednesday, 31 December 2014
May God set Nigeria free!!! Boko Haram at it again
In the latest raid, scores of Boko Haram fighters armed with guns and petrol bombs stormed the remote farming village of Kautikari on motorcycles early Tuesday, shooting randomly and setting fire on many homes.
The attackers asked residents not to flee, saying that they were purposely in the village on targets.
One Mr. Adamu Kolomgunna, who fled the village for the town of Maiduguri confirmed that the gunmen killed 15 youth vigilantes who keep watch on the village against Boko Haram attacks.
The gunmen also warned residents not to stand in their way when they carry out attacks, said Silas Bitrus, another resident who gave a similar death toll.
The attackers asked residents not to flee, saying that they were purposely in the village on targets.
One Mr. Adamu Kolomgunna, who fled the village for the town of Maiduguri confirmed that the gunmen killed 15 youth vigilantes who keep watch on the village against Boko Haram attacks.
The gunmen also warned residents not to stand in their way when they carry out attacks, said Silas Bitrus, another resident who gave a similar death toll.
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
What about Naija politicians?? Tax Invasion!!! Politician quits after tax evasion charge
While making the announcement late Monday night, he said "This decision is made with a heavy heart, as I have enjoyed a very special relationship and closeness with my constituents, whom I care about deeply," Grimm said in a statement issued shortly before midnight by his office"
He apologized for his actions and took responsibility, and said that the unpaid taxes from a New York restaurant he once owned were a mistake.
AirAsia wreckage located!!! Three bodies recovered from sea
The remains from missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 and three bodies have been recovered from the sea off the coast of Indonesia's Kalimantan province on Borneo.
"My heart is filled with sadness for all the families involved in QZ 8501," AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes tweeted. "On behalf of AirAsia my condolences to all. Words cannot express how sorry I am."
I pray that all of the affected families are given the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
"My heart is filled with sadness for all the families involved in QZ 8501," AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes tweeted. "On behalf of AirAsia my condolences to all. Words cannot express how sorry I am."
I pray that all of the affected families are given the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
Sunday, 28 December 2014
AirAsia Plane lost signal over Java sea!!! search to resume at daybreak
Prayer: May God restore signals at both ends as soon as possible.
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Good News!!! Amazon Year-End Deals starts before Christmas
Just like it did with its Black Friday deals, Amazon is posting its after-Christmas sales early while some of them end as early as tonight or tomorrow; but many others will run all the way up until January 1st.
Amazon promises daily discounts and clearance prices with up to 70-percent dicounts off things like clothings and sports gear. Many more discounted features are available for different varieties ranging from popular ebooks to consumer electronics. Click here to access Amazon full Year End sales platform
Amazon promises daily discounts and clearance prices with up to 70-percent dicounts off things like clothings and sports gear. Many more discounted features are available for different varieties ranging from popular ebooks to consumer electronics. Click here to access Amazon full Year End sales platform
WhatsApp had promised voice call!!! See what the Whatsapp Voice calling will probably look like
The screenshots above have been created by androidworld.nl's Sander Tuit; he extracted layout files, images and text from the raw code of the app hosted on WhatsAPP website.
The new images from an experimental build of the app suggest the feature could be close to completion meanwhile Tuit said; "All screens except for the incoming call screen would look 99.9% like in my constructed screenshots if the released WhatsApp Call today."
Some of the features would probably include options to reply by message, a button to connect to Bluetooth headsets and it also seems that users will have the option to record calls and play them back later.
The new images from an experimental build of the app suggest the feature could be close to completion meanwhile Tuit said; "All screens except for the incoming call screen would look 99.9% like in my constructed screenshots if the released WhatsApp Call today."
Some of the features would probably include options to reply by message, a button to connect to Bluetooth headsets and it also seems that users will have the option to record calls and play them back later.
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Solution!!! Microsoft Outlook 2010: The set of folders cannot be opened. The attempt to log on to the Microsoft Exchange has failed.
I have a customer who encountered the error message mentioned above while trying to access her group mailbox account via Outlook 2010. Investigation shows that she had accessed/used her group mailbox before it stopped working.
From all indications, the above flagged message is related to permission issues which must be reconfigured to restore my customer's access to her group mailbox account
Solution:
From all indications, the above flagged message is related to permission issues which must be reconfigured to restore my customer's access to her group mailbox account
Solution:
- Launch Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Management console
- Search for group mailbox acount
- Right click mailbox account
- Select Manage Send As permission
- Remove customer's "Manage Send As permission" and
- Remove Customer's "Full Access permission" then
- Re-add customer's account on Manage Send As and Full Access permissions respectively then
- Remove and re-map customer's group mailbox account from Outlook client 2010
Monday, 22 December 2014
Outcome of a good Infrastructure!!! Nigeria's fight against Polio helped its fight against Ebola; says Bill Gates
Gates confirmed that Nigeria is one of the only three countries that have never been free from polio (Pakistan and Afghanistan are the other two); he said "I don't think it will be on that list for long".
Kudos!! Nigeria has reported only six cases of polio this year compared to more than 50 last year.
It was noted that the infrastructure Nigeria built to fight polio made it easier to swiftly contain Ebola.
Investigation Report!!! North Korea is responsible for Sony cyberattack; says FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in close collaboration with other US Government departments and agencies now has enough information to conclude that the North Korean government is responsible for attacks on Sony Pictures.
The type of attacking software used to penetrate Sony Pictures' computer networks were those known to have been used by North Korea in the past.
The malware also included code that pointed to Internet addresses previously used by North Korea. The FBI also said the tools used to attack Sony were similar to those North Korea used against South Korean banks and media outlets.
North Korea denied allegations of its involvement on December 7 but expressed support for the hack at the time.
"The hacking into Sony Pictures might be a righteous deed of the supporters and sympathizers with the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea]," a spokesman for North Korea said at the time.
The hackers claimed to have been motivated by a movie by Sony Pictures called "The Interview." The comedy focuses on an assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korean officials expressed outrage to the White House in July over the film.
According to Cnet, the US would respond "proportionally" against North Korea for the cyberattack on Sony Pictures. "They caused a lot of damage," said Obama during his year-end press conference. The president declined to offer specifics on a response, saying only that it would come "at a place and time we choose."
"We cannot have a society in which some dictators some place can start imposing censorship here in the United States," he said. "If somebody is able to intimidate folks out of releasing a satirical movie, imagine what they start doing once they see a documentary that they don't like or news reports that they don't like."
Obama said the government will continue to engage with the film industry and the private sector on cybersecurity issues. He added that companies should anticipate future breaches but not let the possibility of hacks alter their business.
The type of attacking software used to penetrate Sony Pictures' computer networks were those known to have been used by North Korea in the past.
The malware also included code that pointed to Internet addresses previously used by North Korea. The FBI also said the tools used to attack Sony were similar to those North Korea used against South Korean banks and media outlets.
North Korea denied allegations of its involvement on December 7 but expressed support for the hack at the time.
"The hacking into Sony Pictures might be a righteous deed of the supporters and sympathizers with the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea]," a spokesman for North Korea said at the time.
The hackers claimed to have been motivated by a movie by Sony Pictures called "The Interview." The comedy focuses on an assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korean officials expressed outrage to the White House in July over the film.
According to Cnet, the US would respond "proportionally" against North Korea for the cyberattack on Sony Pictures. "They caused a lot of damage," said Obama during his year-end press conference. The president declined to offer specifics on a response, saying only that it would come "at a place and time we choose."
"We cannot have a society in which some dictators some place can start imposing censorship here in the United States," he said. "If somebody is able to intimidate folks out of releasing a satirical movie, imagine what they start doing once they see a documentary that they don't like or news reports that they don't like."
Obama said the government will continue to engage with the film industry and the private sector on cybersecurity issues. He added that companies should anticipate future breaches but not let the possibility of hacks alter their business.
Sorry!!! Instagram purges fake followers; Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Barack and more accounts were affected
Instagram has started removing spam and fake accounts from its service, leaving some of the most popular people on the service including big -time celebs with much fewer followers.
This practice will ultimately improve the integrity of Instagram as a service and keep it only to those who are using it for the right purposes.
This practice will ultimately improve the integrity of Instagram as a service and keep it only to those who are using it for the right purposes.
64px shows that pop star Justin Bieber lost a whopping 3.5 million Instagram followers after the purge. Artist Beyonce lost 832,000 followers, while President Barack Obama lost 213,000 followers.
Change!!! Kim Kardashian, who was previously the second-most-popular celebrity behind Justin Bieber has moved into first place. Bieber is now in the third place behind Beyonce.
Change!!! Kim Kardashian, who was previously the second-most-popular celebrity behind Justin Bieber has moved into first place. Bieber is now in the third place behind Beyonce.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Thou shall not steal!!! Osun State High Court sentences two men to death
Seguana Olowookere and Sunday Morakinyo forcefully broke into the house of one Mr. Balogun Temitope and made away with some of his properties.
On November 13, 2010, men armed with cutlasses and a dane gun were sighted around Balogun's house and while two of them were arrested, others escaped said Mrs. Abiola Adewemimo, the Lead, prosecution team.
On November 13, 2010, men armed with cutlasses and a dane gun were sighted around Balogun's house and while two of them were arrested, others escaped said Mrs. Abiola Adewemimo, the Lead, prosecution team.
The convicts were said to have confessed that they stole the complainant’s fowls, adding that they had been in his house before to steal.
The Chief Judge convicted them on only three counts: to death for conspiracy; life sentence for robbery, and three years imprisonment for stealing.
Considering the convicts' ages, The State Governor can decide to commute the death sentence to 10 years imprisonment; recommended by Hon. Justice S.O. Falola
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Solution!!! Cannot sign in to Lync: Microsoft Lync 2010 is not a version that can be used to sign in to the server.
My customer logged a call to report issue encountered while trying to sign in to Ms Lync 2010 client this morning;
Investigation shows that MS Lync version 4.0.7577.0 is out-of-date and should be upgraded
Investigation shows that MS Lync version 4.0.7577.0 is out-of-date and should be upgraded
Microsoft Lync hotfix was applied and it was automatically upgraded to version 4.0.7577.4445.
My customer's issue is now resolved.
You can download the required hotfix for 64-bit via Microsoft Download Center and 32-bit via Microsoft Download Center
Monday, 15 December 2014
NNPC: Oil workers’ strike will not interrupt distribution of petroleum products
The corporation in a statement issued by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ohi Alegbe, advised fuel consumers to avoid panic buying or stock piling of petroleum products as that could lead to needless queues or cause fire accidents that could lead to loss of lives and property.
The NNPC noted that “it was in talks with the leadership of the unions who gave the assurance that they would not disrupt the fuel supply and distribution system as the strike was basically aimed at addressing the anti-labour issues by some of the International Oil Companies, IOCs.
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Nice Deal!!! United Airlines; 23,000 cabin crew members will be equipped with iPhone 6 plus
The airline said it will begin distributing the handsets to staff during the second quarter of 2015.
The iPhones will be used for most onboard retail transactions and will also allow workers access to corporate email, intranet and policies and procedures manuals. The airline also plans to replace flight attendants' printed safety manuals with an electronic version on their iPhones, and provide real-time reporting and improved follow-up on aircraft cabin issues and repairs.
The iPhones will be used for most onboard retail transactions and will also allow workers access to corporate email, intranet and policies and procedures manuals. The airline also plans to replace flight attendants' printed safety manuals with an electronic version on their iPhones, and provide real-time reporting and improved follow-up on aircraft cabin issues and repairs.
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Nice one!!! SERAP, others petition Coca-Cola CEO over alleged consumer rights abuses in Nigeria
The groups are: Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP); Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC); Women Empowerment and Legal Aid Initiative (WELA); Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre); Partnership for Justice (PJ), and Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC)
In the letter dated 9 December 2014, and signed on behalf of the groups by Adetokunbo Mumuni SERAP executive director, the groups expressed “serious concerns about the continuing refusal by Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited to comply with the recommendations by the Consumer Protection Council of Nigeria (CPC),” and urged Kent to “use your good offices and leadership to prevail on the Company to respect due process and international standards in its operations and manufacturing process.”
Warning!!! Lagos-police forbids use of knockouts/fireworks
Mr Kenneth Nwosu, PPRO, The Lagos State police Command on Tuesday warned against the use of knockouts or fireworks during this Christmas, saying violators would face the wrath of the law.
He said,
“We have issued a statement that the use of knockouts or fireworks is banned, so, when you go ahead to buy it or sell it, you should know you are already in trouble".
He said,
“We have issued a statement that the use of knockouts or fireworks is banned, so, when you go ahead to buy it or sell it, you should know you are already in trouble".
Monday, 8 December 2014
Nigerians should reason this matter!!! How to recycle your electronics and gadgets
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average American household contains around 24 electronic gadgets. In Australia, there are 30 million mobile phones in use, while in the UK, each person buys three new electrical items every year.
It was revealed that there are many other substances found in everyday electronics, including lead in cathode-ray tube screens, selenium in circuit boards and cadmium in semiconductors. These substances not only pose a risk to the environment if not disposed of properly, but can also be harmful to human health.
Fortunately, there are better options available to recycle your old gadgets rather than leaving them to undergo neglect or experience prolonged inactivity.
If your device is still functional and has personal data stored on it, make sure to wipe it properly.
Then, you can decide whether to try and sell it, or recycle it in the right way.
It was revealed that there are many other substances found in everyday electronics, including lead in cathode-ray tube screens, selenium in circuit boards and cadmium in semiconductors. These substances not only pose a risk to the environment if not disposed of properly, but can also be harmful to human health.
Fortunately, there are better options available to recycle your old gadgets rather than leaving them to undergo neglect or experience prolonged inactivity.
If your device is still functional and has personal data stored on it, make sure to wipe it properly.
Then, you can decide whether to try and sell it, or recycle it in the right way.
Return them to the manufacturer
Many manufacturers of consumer electronics have recycling programs so you can send your old products straight back to the company. Here's a list of some major companies with recycling initiatives (US only, but some have similar policies in other countries around the world):
- Apple stores will take back old products, and in some instances you can even get credit in the form of gift cards for gadgets that still work
- Canon will recycle products for a small fee once registered
Some carriers also offer recycling schemes, while BestBuy and Staples also accept most electronics and some large appliances.
This is not funny!!! Sony has been hit by another hack
This time, the PlayStation Network and store has been targeted and taken offline by an anonymous individual or group calling itself Lizard Squad. This group has claimed responsibility of Sony's downtime with a tweet late on Sunday reading "PSN Login #offline #LizardSquad".
Although the online store for games, films and TV shows seems to be back up and running once again while Sony is currently investigating the root cause for the issue.
Although the online store for games, films and TV shows seems to be back up and running once again while Sony is currently investigating the root cause for the issue.
Friday, 5 December 2014
#Video: Bovi teaching Wyclef how to speak Pidgin English at Rhythm Unplugged 2013
Thumbs-up Bovi!!! So funny
#Video: Sunrise Daily: Consumers Need 'Christmas Protection' - Agency Pt.1
Few days to Christmas!!! May God spare our lives
Thursday, 4 December 2014
#Video: NITEL, MTEL Sold For $252 Million, New Owner Promises To Make It Work
HAHCOM Consortium Wins Bid!!! I can see more job opportunities on the way
Solution!!! Problem encountered with Siebel CRM service profile, Windows 7 Internet Explorer 9 and Java 7 update 51 (32-bit) installed;
My customer was unable to explore Siebel CRM application and as a matter of fact the web page is not displaying as required;
Solution:
Delete user's temporary internet files by following below steps:
- Launch Internet Explorer
- Click on "Tools" menu
- Click "Internet Options"
- From General tab, locate "Browsing history" then click on "Settings"
- Locate "Current location:" then click on "View files"
- Delete all files in that directory
- Click Ok
- Click Apply then Ok
- Close Internet Explorer then launch it again.
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Thank you! Google has come again!! Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships for Women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East 2015/2016!!!
Google offers women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East to study in the field of computing and technology for Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees through The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2015/2016.
Solution!!! Single eView Error: The remote session was disconnected because there are no Terminal Server License servers available to provide a license.
My customer encountered the above mentioned error message this morning while trying to access Single eView web application this morning; and below are the steps followed to resolved my customer's call;
Note: Backup the registry on the user's machine
- Goto Regedit
- Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MSLicensing
- Right click on the key name “MSLicensing” and select DELETE.
Monday, 1 December 2014
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