Data Protection Commission Slams N555.8m Fine on Fidelity Bank over Data Breach
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Fidelity Bank N555.8 million for violating the National Data Protection Act (NDP Act) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). According to NDPC’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, “Data protection compliance is important…
TWIN TRAGEDY: Bandits Wreak Havoc in Kaduna and Sokoto, Leaving Trail of Death and Destruction
In a devastating 24 hours, bandits have unleashed terror on two Nigerian states, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and despair. In Kaduna State, Galadimawa Village in Igabi Local Government Area was attacked, resulting in the abduction of the village…
Tragedy Strikes Nigeria’s Political Sphere: INEC Commissioner and Ex-Anambra Deputy Speaker Die
In a somber turn of events, Nigeria’s political landscape has been rocked by the sudden passing of two prominent figures: Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, and Rt. Hon. Harford Oseke, the former Deputy Speaker of…
Joe Ajaero: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike if Police Detain Its President
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the police detain its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. This was disclosed after an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday…
Amosun’s Costly Mistake: Nigeria and the Rest of Us
In the news recently is the embarrassing seizure of 3 of our Presidential Jets in France. Typical of us, assumptions have taken over the tales in public places, bar parlours are agog with different versions. Many believe it is a…
Courts’ Restraining Orders on Protests: A Judicial Overreach Or Necessary Evil? – Okutepa, SAN, Reacts
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, has expressed strong reservations about the restraining orders issued by some state High Courts during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. In the lead-up to the August 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests…
Chaos on the Highway: Etsako Masquerade Feast Turns Nightmare for Motorists
_Thousands of Motorists Stranded on Abuja-Benin Expressway A traditional feast in Ido, Okpilla, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, which was meant to celebrate age-old customs, has descended into chaos, leaving thousands of motorists stranded on the Abuja-Benin…
Tragedy Strikes Katsina and Benue States as Bandits Wreak Havoc
Katsina Governor’s Aide and Wife Killed, Another Abducted Over 20 Medical Students Kidnapped in Benue State, N50m Ransom Demanded A devastating series of attacks has left two states in Nigeria reeling, as bandits killed a top aide to the Katsina…
Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, Reveals How Obaseki Became Governor, Slams Him for Not Recognizing His Reinstatement
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has been at loggerheads with the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, over issues regarding the governorship election in the state. Shaibu was recently reinstated to office by a Federal High Court, but Obaseki has…
New Constitution: The Patriots Address Concerns Over Engagement With President Tinubu, Reiterate Commitment
The Secretariat of the Patriots has issued a statement addressing concerns raised by some Nigerians, including a long-standing ally, regarding the group’s recent engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on August 9, 2024. The Patriots clarified, in a statement signed…
Ondo Women Protest Half-Naked Against Herdsmen Attacks, Demand Justice for Victims
In the wake of sustained attacks, Women in Ondo State, Nigeria, have taken to the streets to protest against the incessant attacks by suspected herdsmen in their communities. The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that in a bold and daring move,…
