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Bukola Afeni The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued guidelines to ensure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) safeguards the personal data of Nigerian citizens in its database. This was disclosed in a statement by Head, Media Unit, NDPC, Itunu Dosekun as the The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sought clarifications and sensitization on data protection from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The request was made during an interactive meeting between INEC and NDPC at the INEC headquarters. The National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, outlined what INEC is required to do in the area of compliance…
The Arewa youths for peace and security has called on President Bola Tinubu to wade into the exclusion of the FCT in the latest appointment of commissioners for the Public Complaints Commission. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Special Assistant to the AYPAS Secretary General Aisha Ubandoma described the exclusion as an affront on the practice of a true federal character principle where every geo political zone, state and the FCT is expected to have a representative in the various public sectors. “Hon. Dalhatu Ezekiel Musa had earlier represented the FCT in the PCC but to our dismay, he was…
Yemi Obafemi Berger Abuja Area Command through it Area Commander, Amos Yakubu has corrected a wrong notion on a video trending online involving some DRTS officers in scuffle with some touts who aided the escape of an apprehended green golf. The Area Commander in a phone chat with one of the mediums through a DRTS known Consultant Comrade, Salihu Dantata Mahmud reiterated that Berger only have roundabout and overhead bridge and no paedestrian bridge as showcased In the video. He advised social media bloggers to always verify facts before concluding on issues.In his words Comrade Salihu Dantata Mahmud a former…
Bukola Afeni Experts in the health sector has emphasized the need for pregnant women to register for antenatal and avoid home delivery. The Chief Midwife Rotary RMCH Abuja, Mrs. Hannatu Dung explained this to newsmen during a community Dialogue at Yimitu, in Waru Community, Abuja. According to the midwife, some pregnant women prefer to deliver their babies at home and not go to a health care facility. She said the dialogue is to sensitize women on the danger of home delivery and to encourage them to make informed decisions to go to the health facility, and deliver in the care…
The Arewa youths for peace and security has cautioned the Osun state police command against concluding investigation without ascertaining facts obtained from suspects which might be under duress. Comrade Salihu Dantata Mahmud a security analyst and director of security salute Nigeria initiative made this observation while reacting to an allegation made under duress by one
Victoria Mgbanwa The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has confirmed that the number of participating state-owned universities has increased from 36 to 48 on the student loan application pool. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Head, Media and Public Relations of the Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, on Wednesday. The statement partly reads, “With this latest addition, the total number of participating state government-owned tertiary institutions has now increased from the initial 36 announced earlier to 48. Students’ data from 121 institutions is outstanding,” The Board also appealed to all institutions that are yet to submit their student’s data to…
By Saheed Muhammed While extremist ideologies are promoted by the malicious activities of ethnic mili tias, religious or secessionist movement and moral/value decay at community levels, violent extremism is enabled by unattended socio-economic challenges, unchecked ideology, illiteracy, political instability and insecurity. It is worrisome that Nigeria continues to be significantly impacted by terrorism and violent extremism, ranking as the eighth most impacted country globally, according to the 2023 Global Terrorism Index. As observed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Nigeria faces profound challenges posed by terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts, most notably, as a result of the…
Christian Okeke Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will assent thr North West Development Commission (NWDC) Bill to address the challenges faced by the North West geopolitical zone. Senator Barau, the bill’s sponsor, stated that all is set for the transmission of the bill to the presidency for assent, as both chambers of the National Assembly have passed the bill. The media aide, Ismail Mudashir, said that the passage of the bill by the parliament aligns with the commitment of President Tinubu to transform the country and return it…
Bukola Afeni The National Coordinator/ Country Director Chair FMOH Safe motherhood Sub Committee Technical Working Group, Prof. Emmanuel Adedolapo Lufadeju, said improving accessibility, availability, and affordability and quality of care in Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) will reduce the high rate of neonatal and maternal mortality in Nigeria. He made the disclosure at a media training/ workshop for Journalists in Abuja. According to him, Rotary’s intervention in maternal and child projects in Nigeria has shown that improving the accessibility, availability, affordability and quality of care in Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) will most likely reduce the high rate of neonatal…
Comfort Oluwatobi In a bid to stabilize food prices and ensure safety standards, the Federal Government has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for essential food commodities, including maize, wheat, husked brown rice, and cowpeas, with a recommended retail price (RRP) tag to prevent price gouging. This move will make the prices of essential foods to soon crash as the Federal Government, Monday on July 8 2024 suspended duties, tariffs and taxes on food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made the disclosure in Abuja during a briefing. Kyari also…