The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure and encouraging increased participation in the nation’s digital economy. The NCC Center for Computer Security Incident Response is the Commission’s industry-specific intervention, whose objectives are aligned to the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) published…

Niger State Government said efforts are on to secure the release of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Transport, Ibrahim Musa Garba 02 08 21. The Permanent Secretary was abducted alongside one of his children at Zungeru the headquarters of Wushishi local government council on the 2nd of October,2021 Commissioner for Information and Strategy…

The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has rescued six kidnap victims, along Barde/Keffi Road in Kafanchan Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, NAN reports. Jalige said that operatives of the command, on receipt of the…

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) management has reacted to rape allegations against one of its lecturers, Dr Steve Ekundayo. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire on Thursday in Benin, the university referred cases of alleged rape and unlawful detention against Dr Steve Ekundayo to the police for investigation. The decision was…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, on Thursday, tasked all security agencies to unite against terrorism and other related insecurity that is ravaging all parts of the country, especially now the 2023 general election is fast approaching. Isiguzo made this known while addressing journalists from the 36 states…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday depart Nigeria for London. Osinbajo will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the United Nations, UN, High-Level event on the Energy Transition in Africa agenda, focusing on Nigeria. The event scheduled to hold on Friday at the Imperial College will feature meetings organized by UN-Energy ahead of the UN…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, command in Edo has said it arrested 90 suspected illicit drugs dealers in the state. Mr Buba Wakawa, NDLEA commander, made this known during an interview with newsmen on Thursday, NAN reports. Wakawa, who said that the suspects were arrested between July and September, stated that they included…

Residents of Jajere town in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State has called on Governor Mai Mala Buni to rehabilitate the 45-kilometer road from Tikau to Jajere. Speaking to newsmen in Jajere, the village head of Jajere, Alhaji Adamu Wakili Ilu said the call became imperative because the road was now a death trap….

Sam Onuigbo, member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency of Abia State at the House of Representatives has said that the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has moved materials to the bad sections of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene road to commence palliative works. This followed a protest by students of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU),…

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. The spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere made the call on Wednesday at a press conference. He alleged that the President had abused his office, grossly misconducted himself and failed to protect the lives and property of…