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President Tinubu Signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 Into Law
The Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023 establishes a legal framework for personal information protection and data protection practice in Nigeria. According to NAN, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), stated this at the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja. Former President Muhammadu Buhari transmitted the measure to the Senate...
Why I Met With Tinubu In Abuja — Jonathan
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan, his first official visit from one of his predecessors. Jonathan, who doubles as Head of the ECOWAS Mediation Team to Mali, noted that the visit was to discuss issues pertaining to Africa and the West Africa subregion. “I came to brief the president about some continental and subcontinental bodies,” he...
Uche Ogah Makes List Of National Award Recipients, Bags CON
The immediate past Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, has made the 2023 special national awards list. Recall that as a parting gift, former President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the conferment of the national awards on 340 Nigerians and friends of the country in various categories. The awarded list was signed Sunday by the Permanent Secretary...
Okali Congratulates Rep. Benjamin Kalu On Emergence As Deputy Speaker
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has congratulated the member representing Bende federal constituency of Abia State and former spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on this emergence as the Deputy Speaker of the House. Kalu at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday emerged the Deputy to Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the president-backed candidate...
Gov. Otti Appoints New Rector For College Of Health Sciences & Mgt
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr. Aloysius Ekeleme Okezie as the substantive Rector, of Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba. A statement by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko said the appointment is with immediate effect. The current Rector is by this notice directed to hand over the...
Cook-a-thon: Chef Dammy Surpasses Hilda Baci’s 100 hours
Ekiti-based Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi, has surpassed Hilda Baci’s 100-hour Cook-a-thon record. The chef, on Tuesday, shared the new record on her Instagram page while celebrating the feat. Meanwhile, Guinness World Records has certified Hilda Baci as longest cooking marathon record of 100hours.
Emomotimi Guwor Emerges Speaker, Delta State House Of Assembly
The member representing Warri South-West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor has been elected as the Speaker of the 8th House of Assembly while Arthur Akpowowo who represents Ethiope-East Constituency, emerged the Deputy Speaker. Guwor and other members of the State’s 8th Assembly were inaugurated after they swore an oath of allegiance. Meanwhile, congratulations have continued to...
Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Apartment Buildings, Kills Three, Injure 25
According to regional authorities, at least three persons were killed and 25 were injured in a Russian air attack on a residential neighborhood in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine's south. Serhiy Lysak, the military governor of the Dnipropetrovsk area, announced on Telegram that 19 persons had been hospitalized. He claimed that a "massive missile attack" devastated Kryvyi Rih,...
Ndubueze Mourns Death Of Party Supporters, Expresses Shock
On Tuesday, Senator Ndubueze through his media aide, David Nwokorie expressed sadness and shock towards the sudden demise of the party supporters. The inauguration of the Senator-elect for the Imo North Senatorial District, Ndubueze Patrick was smothered with the awful news of the fatal accident which claimed the lives of 3 persons earlier today. Senator-elect Ndubueze was seen visibly shaken due...
Guinness World Record Finally Certifies Hilda Baci
Guinness World Record has finally certified Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, who broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by individual. Recall that Hilda Baci last month, cooked for 100 hours non-stop, breaking India’s Lata Tondon’s 87 hours 45 minutes record of uninterrupted cooking in the process. On Tuesday, the record body finally certified her as the...
