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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into alleged data privacy violations by popular social media app TikTok and phone directory service Truecaller. The probe is aimed at determining whether the companies have complied with Nigeria’s data protection regulations. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, stated this at a Press Conference in Abuja. He said: “As we speak, we have even gone to the extent of investigating multinationals. We are currently investigating TikTok and Truecaller in the area of data privacy,” Olatunji stated. Olatunji emphasized that if TikTok and Truecaller take corrective…

L.A. Knights vs. Raptors – A Clash of Titans The L.A. Knights come into Week 2 with momentum after a hard-fought victory, but the Raptors pose a formidable challenge. With quarterback Tayo leading the charge for the Knights and wide receiver Lotanna proving to be a key playmaker, the Knights will look to maintain their offensive efficiency. Meanwhile, the Raptors, fueled by their dominant win over the Panthers, will rely on quarterback Dami and a high-powered offense to test the Knights’ defense. Warriors vs. Off-SZN – Battle for Redemption After falling short in a nail-biting contest against the L.A. Knights,…

Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the Wife of the Governor of Osun State, has been honored with the prestigious Girl-Child Sports Empowerment Icon Award at the Nigeria Sports Achievers Awards 2025. This distinguished accolade celebrates her relentless advocacy for gender inclusivity in athletics, her unwavering support for grassroots sports development, and her instrumental role in nurturing young female athletes across Osun State and beyond. Erelu Ngozi Adeleke has emerged as a transformative force in the advancement of girl-child sports, spearheading initiatives that provide young female athletes with essential resources, mentorship, and platforms to thrive. Her influence extends beyond policy advocacy; she has…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, highlighting the significance of the holy month in fostering self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal. Tunji-Ojo called on all Muslims to continue embodying the virtues of love, generosity, and peace, emphasising the need for national unity and religious…

The Police Command in Rivers State has arrested four suspects for allegedly murdering two children for ritual purposes. The victims, Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche, both seven years old, were brutally killed, and their bodies dismembered for money rituals. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the command, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the Ant-Kidnapping Unit of the command arrested the suspects. She disclosed that the suspects, including a native doctor, lured and drugged the minors before killing them. “Aniekan Uko, 27, a native of Akwa Ibom State, lured the children to an uncompleted…

Kidnappers of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, Imo, are demanding for N2o million as ransom for the release of the clergyman. Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Imo. His abduction was confirmed by the Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah on Monday in Owerri, in a statement. A source from the church, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on condition of anonymity, on Wednesday in Owerri, said…

In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare industry, the Federal Government has approved a two-year exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties on critical raw materials used in the production of pharmaceutical products. This major policy shift, announced on Wednesday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, is aimed at reducing the cost of essential drug manufacturing and promoting local pharmaceutical production. Key Highlights of the New Policy: Two-Year Tax Exemption: Manufacturers of pharmaceutical products will benefit from a two-year waiver on VAT and import duties for key…

The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which earlier brought relief and excitement among corps members nationwide, was met with disappointment following delays in implementation of the new allowance. For almost six months after the announcement in September 2024, serving corps members were paid the previous N33,000 allowance introduced in 2020 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Confirming the development to Tribune Online, a serving corps member in Kwara State, simply identified as Adepoju, said the scheme has commenced…

Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Ademola Lookman emerged winner of the Striker of the Year, and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards. The ceremony, held after the World Cup Qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State also witnessed the crowning of Rasheedat Ajibade, Super Falcons and Atlético de Madrid Femenino forward as Queen of the Pitch. While welcoming guests and awardees, Mr Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards reiterated organizers’ determination to sustain…

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals suffered a setback on Tuesday after the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equalizer in their Matchday 6 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The result meant the Super Eagles are still stuck in fourth place in group C, as leaders South Africa put daylight between themselves and the rest of the pack with a matured 2-0 win over Benin Republic in Abidjan, that took them to 13 points. Benin Republic’s Cheetahs and Rwanda’s Amavubi are both on eight points, one more than the Super Eagles, with four…