President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), said...
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The House of Representatives has invited the Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Ahmed over 2023 flood predictions in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, Gbajabiamila, said there was need for...
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyo Edet. The victim, popularly known as Eyo Aswang, was abducted by gunmen in Oron Local Government Area of the state. The Command Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko...
Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has commiserated with Kwara Government over the boat mishap that claimed the lives of more than 100 people in the state. A statement by Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Secretary to the Governor in Minna on Wednesday, said the governor was shocked and concerned over...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that poverty and unemployment are no justification for involvement in computer-related frauds. Mr. Bawa said poverty should not be an excuse for criminality just as unemployment should not be...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has congratulated Sen.Godswill Akpabio on his emergence as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly, urging him to ensure inclusiveness in running the Assembly. Alhaji Musa Saidu, a member of the ACF, said this in a statement on...
Rep Muktar Shagaya (APC-Kwara) says he will strive to make a difference as a member of the 10th House of Representatives that will outlive his tenure. The newly sworn-in 33-year-old member, representing, Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency of Kwara said this in Abuja at the inauguration dinner in his honour...
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), in its bid to check the increasing incidence of fraudulent withdrawals and use of pre-registered SIM cards to open wallet accounts, has met with representatives of telecommunications and financial technology companies (fintechs). Its Spokesperson, Wilsom Uwujaren, said in a statement in Abuja,...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has accepted to lead discussion at the 2023 National Conference on Building Local Content Synergy between the Insurance Industry and Oil and Gas Sector. Executive Secretary of the Board, Simbi Kesiye Wabote, who has confirmed NCDMB’s participation has also accepted to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives. The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area...
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun has advised the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle delays in the issuance of International passports. The Olubadan gave the advice on Tuesday when the new Comptroller of NIS in Oyo State, Mr Mohammed Umar, visited him in Ibadan. According to Oba...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba has ordered the assessment of officers of the Traffic Warden Service of the Nigeria Police for promotion to their next ranks. The Force spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who stated this in a statement on Tuesday in...
Wife of Kebbi Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasiru-Idris has expressed concern over report of 39 cases of rape recorded in the state in six months. She stated this when officials of the National Union of Kebbi State Students (NUKESS) and National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Kebbi chapter, paid her a...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the boat accident that occurred in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara as unfortunate and disheartening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boat mishap claimed the lives of over 100 people. This is contained in a statement...
By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja – Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has sacked the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr David Apeh. Governor Bello also sacked his Special Adviser on Emergency Management, Mr Danladi Isah-Yunusa, and Hajia Maryam Salifu, Part-time Chairman, Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board. The Secretary to the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has congratulated Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abass on their emergence as President of the Senate and Speaker House of Representatives, respectively. The Chairman of the forum and Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara expressed their felicitation in a...
A boat ferrying over 100 people has capsized on the River Niger around Patigi in Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday as they were returning to Ebbu village after a wedding ceremony at Gboti community. A Resident...
The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has rescued a 17-year-old girl from her father, Sunday Ezeh, who allegedly tied her hands and feet, and locked her up for a month without food. Mrs Ify Obinabo, Commissioner for the Ministry, told journalists on Tuesday in Awka that...
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says no fewer than 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women and girls are trapped in Mali. The Commander of the Benin Zone of NAPTIP, Mr Nduka Nwanwenne, gave the figure on Tuesday at a workshop organised for media professionals in...