‘Customs modernisation project secured against cyber attacks’
The Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), has been built foolproof against cyber-attacks, its General Manager, Ahmed Ogunshola, has said. He said that the system’s software, described as the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), has seven layers of security built to resist cyber attacks. Recall that the Customs modernisation project, which has three phases, is a 20-year concession agreement. We believe that by the end of the project, NCS will be a pride among its peers. Also speaking, the National Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, said that the media tour was aimed at showcasing the efforts of the service in implementing its modernisation project.
Source:The Guardian
June 09, 2024 11:16 UTC
Tinubu Names Roads in Abuja After Chinua Achebe, JP Clark
President Bola Tinubu has underscored his administration’s commitment to prioritizing people-focused development by inaugurating essential infrastructure in the Guzape District Lot II, Abuja, on Saturday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, President Tinubu affirmed, “I stand here as President; I do not have a plot of land here (Guzape District). President Tinubu lauded Minister Wike’s capacity to lead a team effectively and fulfill promises, commending him for his dedication. Furthermore, responding to Minister Wike’s request, President Tinubu acceded to the naming of major roads in Guzape District after literary icons Chinua Achebe and JP Clark, underscoring the significance of their contributions to Nigerian literature. Minister Wike, in his remarks, detailed the project’s history, highlighting its challenges and the resilience shown in its execution.
Source:The Guardian
June 09, 2024 07:28 UTC
Flavour buries dad in Anambra
Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has bid his final farewell to his father, Benjamin Onyemaechi Okoli in Umunze, Anambra state. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Flavour shared a video captioning it, “O RUO N’OMUME. Let us bid farewell to the hero”). The funeral was attended by notable celebrities, including Peter Obi, Phyno, and Cubana Chief, Obi Cubana, and OdumejeEarlier, Flavour’s wife, Sandra Okagbue, a former beauty queen, took to Instagram to pay her respects to her father-in-law. Farewell, my father-in-law, Pa Benjamin Okoli.”Flavour announced his father’s passing on Facebook and Twitter on May 22nd, sharing an emotional video.
Source:Punch
June 08, 2024 21:32 UTC
One held as FG rescues 10 Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana for prostitution
No fewer than 10 Nigerian teenage girls have been rescued from traffickers who lured them to Ghana for prostitution. The Chairman of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCom), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who revealed this at the weekend, said the victims were aged between 15 and 16. Dabiri-Erewa noted that the girls were lured to Ghana with promises of a better life but were instead forced into prostitution. Dabiri-Erewa further said that the girls were rescued after a tip-off by NIDO, the umbrella body of Nigerians living in Ghana. The victims were said to have revealed that they were beaten, molested, and forced into prostitution without pay.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 20:25 UTC
Abia Police Commissioner hails Otti’s commitment to fight crime
He said: “Security is in the hand of God and so the glory should go to Him for whatever achievements the command has made. “The credit must also go to the governor of the state, who has assisted us tremendously with resources, ideas and suggestions. Ibe commended the exploits so far made by the commissioner in crime reduction within the short period of his assumption of duty in Abia. ADVERTISEMENT“You have shown dexterity and commitment in the fight against crime and security has drastically improved. He said that such disagreements should be discouraged, pointing out that both security and media personnel should see themselves as partners in the fight against crime.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 20:16 UTC
Air Peace extends Lagos-London route availability until March 2025
This is contained in a statement by a Senior Communications Officer of the airline, Efeoghene Osifo-Whiskey on Saturday in Lagos. The airline stated that its London route, operated by Air Peace's luxurious Boeing 777, which began on March 30, had quickly become popular among both business and leisure travellers. “We are thrilled to inform the general public and our esteemed customers that they can now book flights for travel up to March 2025 on our London route. With a variety of benefits and packages, Air Peace ensures that passengers will enjoy bespoke comfort and safety. “This extended availability aims to provide more options and convenience for passengers, reinforcing Air Peace’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and seamless connectivity,” the airline noted.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 18:16 UTC
Edo guber: APC alleges PDP threatening violence, alerts police
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, on Saturday, raised an alarm alleging that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is threatening violence before the September 21, 2024 Governorship elections. Olu Martins, over comments indicating violent conduct in a viral video. APC’s Edo State Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, alleged that the Deputy Director-General of the Asue Ighodalo Campaign Organisation, Rev. Olu Martins, was seen calling for violence in the said video and should be arrested. The APC Chairman said it will not endure any form of violence or cultist activities perpetrated or sponsored by the state.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 18:01 UTC
She was in Trump’s Maga ‘cult’ – now she’s fighting far-right extremism
View image in fullscreen Penny Swan, a political activist and citizen journalist, at the Hillsdale county courthouse in Hillsdale, Michigan. The split spilled into the county Republican party chapters, with local party organizations devolving into factions. Photograph: Sarah Rice/The GuardianSwan was excited when Smith approached her about a new, more active formation in the local party. A court in 2022 found the America First faction could not rightfully claim to represent the county party, a victory for Swan’s faction. To her former friends in the Hillsdale Republican party, Swan is a turncoat – her defection, a betrayal.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 17:41 UTC
Whitehaven unprovoked one-punch attacker jailed
Unprovoked one-punch attacker jailedLiam McConnell, who has 26 previous convictions, was jailed for the unprovoked attackAppearing at Carlisle Crown Court, McConnell, of Gameriggs Road, Whitehaven, admitted causing grievous bodily harm and was jailed for 27 months. Liam McConnell was getting out of a taxi in Whitehaven town centre early on 14 April, when the vehicle was approached by a would-be passenger. A man has been jailed for an unprovoked one-punch attack which left his victim needing life-saving brain surgery. The female taxi driver saw McConnell move towards him with his right hand, recalled hearing a thud and then saw the attacker walk away. The court heard that McConnell, who has 26 previous convictions, was identified by his passport left in the cab.
Source:Punch
June 08, 2024 15:15 UTC
A very unbelievable allegation!
T4T read online some days ago, what he termed a very unbelievable allegation a radio On Air Personality (AOP) levelled against her media organisation. Colleagues from other news organisations hung out together and pictures were published in magazines and nobody even batted an eye lid. Have things changed so badly that colleagues from other media houses cannot sit down together even at media events? Anyway sha, T4T, as he is writing this finds the allegation by the OAP very unbelievable. And this is not to say the OAP is lying o, and or the radio station did not also do what she accused them of doing o…but the matta get comma sha.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2024 02:31 UTC
Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘This Is the Way’ Scores DMX His First Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1
1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, while featured artist DMX achieves a posthumous leader, as “This Is the Way” tops the June 15-dated survey. The song is Five Finger Death Punch’s 11th straight Mainstream Rock Airplay No. The Ivan Moody-fronted band’s run began in 2018 with “Sham Pain.”In all, Five Finger Death Punch boasts 15 No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay, logged in his first appearance on the tally. Five Finger Death Punch is on tour in Europe through July, ahead of a return to the U.S. beginning in August.
Source:Punch
June 07, 2024 21:55 UTC
LASG gives 1,868 Hajj pilgrims pocket money
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted an additional 100 Saudi Riyals as “pocket money” to each of the state’s 1,868 Hajj pilgrims. The pocket money comes a few days after the governor gave the pilgrims $186,800 to make up for the shortfall in their Travel Basic Allowance for the Hajj pilgrimage. The gift of the additional 100 Saudi Riyals “pocket money” was revealed in a report shared on the official website of the Lagos State Government on Thursday. According to the report, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Layode, made the announcement while addressing the pilgrims at Alsaad Flower Hotel 2, Misfalla, Makkah, after his arrival on Tuesday. The PUNCH reports that the Federal Government also said it paid N90bn to subsidise this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, against the backdrop of the prevailing forex crisis in the country.
Source:Punch
June 07, 2024 21:23 UTC
Guardian Awards Beauty & Wellness 2024 celebrates excellence
GUARDIAN’S annual brand appreciation event has returned with a new format, highlighting the beauty and wellness brands that matter most to customers. This year, it is introducing several enhancements, including the Best Sellers 2024, Expert Picks and the opportunity for customers to vote for their favourite brands. Guardian Malaysia marketing director Anna Ng said the pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain has emerged as the curator of beauty and wellness essentials, catering to the diverse needs of clientele. “The beauty and wellness industry has evolved into a realm driven by personalisation and knowledge. Evaluations were made to determine the Best Newcomers, Best Korean brand, Best Vegan Cosmetic and Best Wellness Innovation, among others.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2024 13:11 UTC
Minors as endangered species
TWO recent incidents involving minors in different parts of the country highlight the dangers faced by young Nigerians against the backdrop of deepening immiseration and moral collapse. Adamu’s incredulous story recalls a similar incident back in 2018 involving 13-year-old Zubair Abubakar, whose arms were amputated by his teacher. In both cases, the relative and the teacher bypassed the law and arrogated to themselves the roles of accuser, judge and amputator. While the ratification of the child protection law in 2022 was a pivotal step, the gap between legislation and its effective enforcement looms large, leaving children at risk and their futures uncertain. In September 2022, the Ebonyi State Police Command arrested Miracle Onwe, a 19- year-old suspected serial rapist who specialised in assaulting and robbing victims, mostly minors.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 07, 2024 12:03 UTC
How tech, non-tech enhance business analysis skill-set –Tech expert
She noted that the past few years have witnessed a rise in the number of business analysts worldwide, especially with the demystification of the myth that business analysts need to be coding wizards. “By embracing technology and focusing on evolving skills, business analysts can ensure they remain valuable assets in the digital age. They can become the bridge between the ever-evolving technological landscape and the core business needs of organizations. The technical part of business analysis empowers business analysts to be valuable partners in digital transformation. Business analysis is not simply a ‘tech’ role but undeniably requires a strong tech foundation in today’s world,” she stated.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 07, 2024 10:29 UTC