Hackers wide scaled cyber attack criples US internet

Many of the world's most popular websites were inaccessible across several parts of the United States on Friday. This was as a result of the wave of hackers attack on a company that acts as a switchboard for the internet.

Access to websites such as Paypal, Spotify, Twitter and other customers of the infrastructure company in New Hampshire called Dyn, which processes large volumes of internet traffic were affected. 

Other websites that were attacked and affected included top names like CNN, New York Times, AirBnB, Reddit, HBO and many more sites.

Scores die in Cameroon after overcrowded passenger train derailed off its tracks and overturned

Up to 55 people were killed and nearly 600 injured when an overloaded passenger train travelling between Cameroon's two largest cities derailed and overturned. Cameroon's Transport Minister Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo'o gave an update on the confirmed death toll from Friday's accident to be 55people. He said the accident took place near the central town of Eseka - 120km west of the capital Yaounde - as the train travelled to the economic hub of Douala. 

"The cause of the accident is not yet clear," said the minister, via state broadcaster CRTV. He added that several of the injured were in very serious condition. The Minister gave as also said a further 575 were injured in the incident - several in very serious condition.

See more photos from the accident. Warning disturbing photos after the cut. Viewers discretion is advised...

South Africa leaves the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Yesterday Friday the 21st of October 2016, South Africa announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, this has sent a troubling wind to the institution set up to the world’s worst crimes.

The decision was a result of a dispute that started last year when Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir visited South Africa for an African Union summit despite facing an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes. South Africa refused to arrest him, saying he had immunity as a head of state.

Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter has been shot dead

The sad news of the demise of Tyson's Gays 15 year old daughter has ripped the internet. A gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles which results to Trinity Gay being shot in the neck at Cook Out restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. She died shortly after 5.00am Sunday morning. 

The Behemoth Vessel a.k.a Sailing Yatch A takes a sail

The yatch above also known as the Sailing Yatch A is supposed to be the largest sailing vessel to ever take to the seas after it underwent its first official sailing test. It's worth £330million and belongs to a Russian billionaire. 

It was seen sailing for the first time in Strande, nearby Kiel, northern Germany, its so massive and you can tell by comparing it to other nearby sailing boats. At eight-decks and with masts that are nearly 330ft tall, it eclipses the height of London's Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Bell known as Big Ben, and has its own underwater lounge surrounded by thick glass.

Happy Birthday to DJ Jimmy Jatt

He is one of the very hard working fellows in Nigeria's music industry. Happy Birthday DJ Jimmy Jatt. May your new age be blessed.

Russian troops are in Egypt for first ever bilateral military drill in Africa

Egypt for the first time will play host to Russian troops. Both countries will participate in a joint participate in a joint military drill. The drill has been codenamed “Defenders of Friendship 2016”. This drill kicked off yesterday and will last till October 26.

The aim is for both nations to practice joint anti-terrorist actions and representatives of 30 countries will monitor the war games. According to the Russian Defense Ministry: “International [military] exercises of the Russian and Egyptian Airborne forces on the African continent are being conducted for the first time.

Strong words from Godwin Emefiele as shared on Facebook

This post was trending on Facebook. It's been alleged that the Nigerian CBN governor wrote this
post on his Facebook page. It's a long one but makes absolute sense. Please read to the end if you can...


“It is either I do not understand economics and how exchange rates work or a vast majority of us

Nigerians still don’t get how we have wrecked our country with our own curious choices.
Just this morning, I was listening to the radio and the lady on air went on and on about how
she thought CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele was incompetent and should be sacked because
the Naira was now exchanging at 309 or so to the USD. “That view pretty much echoes
the sentiments expressed by many people I know and it amazes me that there are Nigerians
who actually think there is some magic POLICY that can make the Naira strong in the near term. 

If my economics and my understanding of the way the world works are right, then that is as far
from the truth as Jesus Christ is black. “The simple fact of the matter is that apart from oil
that accounts for over 90% of our revenues, we really don’t have much of an economy. We
hardly produce anything, we import even toothpicks, so exactly what policy is going
to be implemented that will turn Nigeria into a top exporting economy in the near term? 

Where are our Apples, IBMs, Disneys, GMs, General Electrics, Coca Colas, Empire State
buildings, Statues of Liberties, Lockheeds, Citibanks, JP Morgans, ExxonMobils, NBAs,
Super Bowls etc? Let me bring that closer home. “There was a time long ago when Nigeria had
a truly strong economy and the naira was one to the dollar – even exchanged for higher than
the USD, but that Nigeria is not this Nigeria. Sadly that Nigeria was laid by the British, and
this Nigeria (if you don’t believe in the nonsensical imperialist conspiracies like me) – fueled by
the DAMAGING Indigenization Decree, has been the creation of us Nigerians. Back then we had
a booming economy. 

Use of Hydrofluorocarbons to be limited as a result of the global climate deal

Hydrofluorocarbons also known as HFCs are the world’s fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators. Recently, a worldwide deal has been reached to limit the use of greenhouse gases in a major effort to fight climate change.

HFCs were introduced in the 1980s as a substitute for ozone-depleting gases. But their danger has grown as air conditioner and refrigerator sales have soared in emerging economies such as China and India. HFCs are also found in inhalers and insulating foams.