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2023: The media, responsibility and integrity, By Segun Ayobolu
It could not have been more tersely phrased. Section 22 of the Second Chapter of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) on the ‘Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy’ states unambiguously that “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter…
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Money laundering: EFCC arraigns ex-Lagos Attorney-General, Shasore for N159m, $60,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, arraigned Olasupo Shasore, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, on fourteen-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N159.7 million and $60,000. Shasore was arraigned alongside his company, Middlesex Investment Ltd, before Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja,…
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Nobody can stop Eno as the next governor in Akwa Ibom, Prelate Mbang declares
Prelate Emeritus of Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, has declared that no one under the sun can stop the emergence of the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Umo Eno as the next governor of Akwa Ibom State. The former National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) made the declaration during a one day conference organised by youths…
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Buhari, Sanwo-Olu open 36th Lagos Trade Fair, restate commitment to MSMEs
President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday reiterated that the federal and state governments will continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country. They made the statement at the opening ceremony of the 36th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair, with the theme: “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value” held at…
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Osinbajo commissions atmospheric observatory at Bowen University
*Commends Bowen, partners for ‘amazing achievement’ *How technology will impact commerce, other aspects of life – VP “Today is one of those days when I am extra proud to be a Nigerian,” Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said while commending the feat attained by Bowen University in the deployment of the first and currently the only equatorial low-latitude SuperDARN – a…
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Court gives EFCC nod to publish Ekweremadu’s 40 properties in Dubai, UK, US, Nigeria for forfeiture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Friday, secured the nod of a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja to publish an order of interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to a former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu. Justice Inyang Ekwo made the order while ruling on a motion exparte brought by the EFCC in Suit No.FHC/ABJ/CS/1242/2022.…
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Assess exposure to multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco products to find solutions, NCC-CSIRT advises users
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory for users to frequently review alerts for Cisco products to assess their exposure and find a comprehensive update solution. The advisory, which also recommended using the appropriate software updates that are accessible from the vendor website, followed the identification of multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, especially…
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Afenifere on the boil, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Disagreement within the Yoruba social-cultural organisation over the 2023 presidential race shows a decline in its consensual approach to politics, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has been embroiled in a political controversy since Sunday. It arose from the visit of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, to the Akure, Ondo State home of…
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You can’t illegally hold our Publicity Secretary in Bayelsa, APC campaign council tells Diri
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded for the release of the Publicity Secretary of the party in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government, Mr. Ebikpoemi Ebikibina Ugo. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson of the PCC, Festus Keyanmo. Keyamo in the statement, demanded for the immediate release…
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Demolish these facts, if you can
It is very amusing to hear people try to denigrate the achievements of the anti-corruption war under President Muhammadu Buhari. But facts are stubborn things. The more you try to deny or contemn them, the bolder they stare at you in the face. Boldly, even rudely. President Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) have had three guiding…
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