The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria, ISSAN), has called for stronger and closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in safeguarding the cyber space for more effective fight against internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria. This call was made in Abuja on Friday, May 10, 2024 by ISSAN’s Vice President, Dr. Martin Ikpehai when he led a three-man delegation on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters. According to him, the EFCC is doing a great work in putting a stop to cybercrimes. He called for a more sustainable approach towards taking over…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and First Exploration & Production Limited (First E&P) joint venture (JV) has donated the sum of N53million to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria. Under the JV’s Impact First Initiative, the donation, targeted towards enhancing societal welfare, would address areas such as good healthcare and well-being, quality education as well as economic growth within the nation. Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony, NNPC Ltd’s Chief Upstream Investment Officer (CUIO), NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti, expressed gratitude to First E &…
Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as bandits unleashed a wave of violence on farming communities, claiming the lives of at least 30 innocent farmers, including a respected Islamic cleric. The attacks occurred in Gidangoga village, Maradun Local Government Area (LGA), and Bilbis village, Tsafe LGA. Sources told PRNigeria that the bandits first struck in Maradun LGA, attacking Gidangoga village, where farmers were preparing their lands for the upcoming wet season. Mallam Makwashi Maradun Mai Jan Baki, a renowned Islamic cleric, was brutally killed while working on his farm. He was known for reciting the Quran during Ramadan Tafsir at Maradun…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Friday disclosed that the National Identity Number (NIN) has reached 107,338,044, showing a growth of 3.2 million from the 104 million reported as at the end of last year. The Commission also announced ongoing plans to introduce a general multipurpose NIN card for which Nigerians will be required to pay. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Director General of the Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, equally disclosed that in addition to the surge in enrollment, the Commission is not resting on its oars as it would stop at nothing to ensure every Nigerian…
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Michael Freeman has paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House Abuja. During the visit, the Ambassador commended the various programmes of the First Lady in the areas of Women Empowerment, Agriculture, Youth and Education. He highlighted four aspects where the Israeli government looks forward to collaborating with the Office of the First Lady. One of these is science and technology which will see them open 30 more innovation centers across the nation in addition to the one already operational in Abuja. Ambassador Freeman disclosed…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Convener of social advocacy group, United Action for Change, UAC, Dr. Muiz Banire has threatened to drag Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, to court for N1 billion compensation if the organisation fails to meet his demands over damages done his 35 years legal and academic record. This was disclosed in a letter titled “DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS AGAINST DR MUIZ BANIRE, SAN, OON PRE-ACTION PROTOCOL WRITTEN MEMORANDUM”, dated 7th May 2024 and addressed to FIJ by his lawyer, Kunle Adegoke SAN. The letter whose copy was made available to journalists, read: “Our client Informed us, and we…
Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has commended the bold initiative of Governor Dapo Abiodun on the Gateway International Agro Cargo and Passenger Airport, saying that the airport would soon be the transportation hub for other states in the South-West. Gbajabiamila also applauded the Governor for forging ahead with the airport project even when many of his colleagues failed in their quest to build world class airports in their states. The Chief of Staff, who stated this during a chat with newsmen at the airport shortly after attending the commissioning of the Oba Sikiru…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Senior Special Assistant to Yobe State Governor Buni on Digital and Strategic Communications, Yusuf Ali, has stated that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), in the state to boycott the 25 May, 2024 local government election is nothing but for the fear of defeat. Ali, who mocked the opposition party in a statement issued to newsmen, claimed that “It is a known fact that the opposition PDP in Yobe has nothing to offer to the people and has foreseen its impending defeat in the upcoming local government poll, and in its usual characteristics, resorted to blackmail. “The…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Manchester City closed in on a fourth consecutive Premier League title by thrashing Fulham 4-0 on Saturday,11 May, 2024 while Burnley were relegated from the top flight after a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham. Luton are also virtually down as a 3-1 defeat at West Ham left them three points adrift of safety and with a goal difference 13 worse than that of Nottingham Forest with just one game remaining. There was no twist in the title race at Craven Cottage as defender Josko Gvardiol continued his hot streak in front of goal. The Croatian settled any City…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike This is indeed not the best of times for former Nigerian international, Tijjani Babangida, as his son who is about a year old has died from injuries he sustained in the fatal road accident that claimed the life of his father’s brother, Ibrahim Babangida. Recall that on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold medallist, his wife, brother, son, and maid were involved in a ghastly accident along the Zaria-Kaduna road. While his younger brother Ibrahim died on the spot, Tijanni, who is also the president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) and…