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The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria the sum of N766,242,500 (Seven-Hundred-and-Sixty-Six-Million-Two-Hundred-and-Forty-Two-Thousand-Five-Hundred naira). According to FG, the South Africa company, DSTV violated the Nigeria Data Protection Act. According to an investigation which commenced in the second quarter of 2024, DSTV breached the privacy rights of Multichoice subscribers and also guilty of illegal cross-border transfer of personal data of Nigerians. “NDPC found, among others, that Multichoice violated the data privacy rights of subscribers and their friends who are not necessarily subscribers”, NDPC Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, said in a statement on…

In a judgement delivered on Friday, June 4, 2025 by Justice Binta Nyako, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Court described Natasha’s suspension as excessive, advising the Senate to lift it. However, the Senate, responding immediately, mentioned one condition the suspended senator must meet before she will be allowed to return to Chamber. The Senate Spokesperson, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, said the Red Chamber would not immediately reinstate the embattled senator, stating that the court judgment did not override the Senate’s constitutional powers to discipline its members. “Which judgment are we appealing when they (the…

Investigations carried out to ascertain the cause of the Air India plane crash that killed all 270 passengers on board has been completed and here is what the airplane’s black box revealed. Deaths: 270 people died Plane Type: Air India Boeing 787 Accident Time: Happened during takeoff Early Investigation Says: Main Cause: The captain’s seat had a problem—it couldn’t stay locked in place. What Happened: The seat suddenly slid backward. This caused the captain to accidentally pull the engine controls (throttles) back to idle (low power). Result: The engines lost power quickly, and the plane stalled (lost lift) while still…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara has disclosed the “tough” terms he entered with Nyesom Wike. He disclosed this when he addressed his supporters over the weekend. Read his address below: Address of Governor Siminalayi Fubara At A Meeting with Simplified Stakeholders on Saturday, June 28, 2025 Protocols I had a meeting with you on the 29th of May, 2025, here, and in that meeting, I did inform you that we are in a peace process. I know, and not just being in the process, I said it’s ongoing. I called for this meeting to address you formally, for you…

Ali Bukar Dalori, the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is currently in Abuja to resume office. Dalori emerged as the party’s Acting National Chairman following Abdullahi Ganduje’s resignation on Friday. Here are five things to know about the new APC National Chairman: Born in Dalori town, Konduga LGA, Borno State, he rose through local politics—starting as a councillor, serving as Local Government Chairman, and twice in the Borno State House of Assembly—before entering national party leadership. In August 2023, Dalori was elected Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), replacing Abubakar Kyari. He’s…

Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, has reportedly tendered his resignation letter as National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), citing health reasons. However, a reliable source, who happens to be Ganduje’s aide, speaking on condition of anonymity disclosed the real reason for his resignation. According to the source, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whom Tinubu is perceived to have long courted, was considering joining the opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. “You know Kwankwaso gave the president one condition for rejoining the APC: Ganduje’s removal as national chairman.…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025/26 Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, inviting qualified candidates from the Niger Delta region to apply. The scholarship, part of the Commission’s Human Capital Development initiative, is aimed at equipping young professionals with advanced training in key disciplines. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully read the guidelines attached beneath:

The Senate President, Godswill Akpbio, on Wednesday declared that President Bola Tinubu is interested in a vibrant opposition in Nigeria. Akpabio said Tinubu is saddened by the level of disarray and cracks within the opposition parties in Nigeria because he’s a democrat. He spoke during the commissioning of the newly constructed Interchange Bridge of Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) over Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway). The project was commissioned to mark Tinubu’s second year in office and the President was represented at the event by Akpabio. Earlier, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike had…

In a bold call to action, MOE Resources, a rising public relations agency based in Port Harcourt, has urged local businesses to embrace the transformative potential of strategic communication to elevate their brands and drive growth. Speaking recently at a meeting with entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt, the agency emphasized that public relations is no longer a luxury reserved for large corporations but a vital tool for businesses of all sizes seeking visibility, credibility, and long-term success. “Public relations is the bridge between your brand and the public’s trust,” said the Lead Consultant for MOE Resources, Mr. Eno Onun. “In today’s…

Senator Eteng William, representing Central Cross River State in the 10th Nigerian Senate, joined the State Governor, H.E. Prince Bassey Otu, alongside former governors H.E. Donald Duke and H.E. Liyel Imoke, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for the official unveiling of the 2025 Calabar Carnival theme. A vibrant celebration of culture and creativity, the Calabar Carnival marks a milestone this year—20 years since its inaugural edition in 2005. Two decades of dazzling performances, unforgettable memories, and a global showcase of Africa’s rich heritage have solidified this annual festival as a defining symbol of Cross River State. As a premier…