Year: 2022

Malware attacks over 300,000 Android Devices – NCC-CSIRT

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A malware that steal Facebook account credentials, known as “Schoolyard Bully”, has infected over 300,000 android devices, prompting the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) to issue an advisory reminding user to only download applications from official sites and application stores.   The NCC-CSIRT advisory in this regard further recommended that users double-check each application and uncheck boxes that request extra third-party downloads when installing apps downloaded from the Google Play Store and to use anti-malware applications to routinely scan their devices for malware.   Researchers from…

2023: Why Atiku/Okowa Ticket is ‘Numero Uno’ By Law Mefor

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As the 2023 presidential race gains final traction, it is now ripe to take a critical look and confirm one’s position on the ticket best placed to deliver out of the 18 political parties jostling for president of Nigeria. Out of this rather unwieldy number, only three or four have what it takes to brace the tape in this historical race which if the nation fails to get right, may lead to irreversible implosion with cataclysmic consequences.   Since the buildup started months ago, it was somewhat obvious tha the…

Gov Sani Bello assures of APC Victory In 2023 Election …… As Tinubu Flags-off campaign in Minna, commissions Two North Central Zonal Presidential Campaign Offices

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello said all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are united and have resolved to make the party victorious in the 2023 general elections.   The Governor stated this when the APC Presidential candidate Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu commissioned the largest Campaign office which is also housed a situation room for the North Central zone in Minna,Niger state capital.   The edifice was donated by the lawmaker representing Niger East, Senator Mohammad Sani Musa. Governor Sani Bello who said though there…

Gov Adeleke suspends Operators of State Mining Licences

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In furtherance of his bid to reform the state’s Solid Mineral Sector, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate suspension of all mining firms operating the state’s mining licences. The Governor directed all operators to report to the Committee on Assets Verification and Recovery chaired by Dr B.T Salami with copies of their Memorandum of Understanding which governs their relationship with the state government. In a public announcement from the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, Governor Adeleke reiterated his resolve to recover all fund owed Osun state and…

Rights Group defends Omoyele’s appointment as Gov Adeleke’s CSO

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Osun Rights Alliance (ORA) has defended the deployment of CP Omoyele as the Chief Security Officer to Governor Ademola Adeleke, affirmed that the Police Officer has since been cleared of accusations and allegations. Responding to a publication raising questions about appropriateness of the appointment, the group in a statement posited that Omoyele was investigated by the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and was cleared of all accusations of involvement in the killings during political violence at Ede. The statement signed by the Convener of the group, Omolola Kareem Esq affirmed…

13% Mining Derivation: How Governor Adeleke was Right By Sarafa Ibrahim

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Since the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke announced his administration’s resolve to recover deserved earnings of the state from its solid mineral assets, there has been an undisguised, deceitful effort to colour the good intention of the new government with misleading rhetorics and false interpretation. Those who appeared averse to probity have employed diversionary tactics to sway attention away from the valid questions raised by Adeleke in his speech at the inauguration of the solid mineral committee on Monday.   What did Adeleke say? “Osun State according to extant…

Int’l Human Rights Day: Journalists, Police Men,Others Bag Human Rights Awards

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It was another celebration galore at the just concluded International Human Rights Day celebration in Nigeria, as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), used the occasion to reward journalists and diligent members of staff of the Commission, including men of the Nigerian Police Force who have proved their mettle in service to humanity and fatherland. The award Night / Dinner event was organised in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation, as part of weeklong activities set aside by NHRC in celebration of Human Rights Day 2022, which equally commemorated the 75th anniversary…

NHRC/MacArthur Foundation Honor Journalist with Human Rights Reporter of the year 2022.

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By Abubakar Yusuf   The National Human Rights Commission NHRC in conjunction with MacArthur foundation has honored a veteran journalist, Comrade Lukman Laleye Babalola as Human Rights Reporter of the year, 2022.   The ceremony which took place at NAF conference center on Saturday, 11th December was in commemoration of this year’s International Human Rights Day.   Babalola a seasoned journalist, prolific writer and public affairs analyst was recognized for his hardwork and dedication to duty.He was honoured along with other reporters covering the commission including men of Nigeria Police…

Avoid unnecessary journey, Acting DG warns corps members

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Corps Members have been warned to avoid unnecessary journeys, but obtain approval from the NYSC if it became necessary for them to travel during the service year.   The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy Uba gave the warning while addressing the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko. She said any Corps Member that travel without permission from NYSC would be sanctioned in line with NYSC Bye-Laws.   Uba also advised the Corps Members to board vehicles from…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nigeria Immigration service for creating Diaspora Desks at Airports

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) ,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Isah Jere Idris on his directive for the Service to set up Diaspora Desks in all the nation’s International Airports in order to have a seemless passport process for all Nigerians coming back home.   In a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the directive will go a long way to ease the stress for Nigerians in the Diaspora coming back home…