China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on ‘improper values’
China has shut down thousands of websites and online accounts following a three-month campaign against “harmful” content, the state news agency Xinhua has announced. The content, on 4,000 sites, included…
Facebook Says Security Flaw Affected 50 Million Accounts!
Facebook on Friday disclosed a security flaw which could have allowed 50 million accounts to be taken over by hackers. The large social network said it learned this week of…
Plateau imposes curfew on two LGAs as gunmen ‘kill 14′
The Plateau state government has imposed curfew on Jos north and Jos south local government areas of the state following attacks which led to loss of lives between Thursday night…
‘Intensify crackdown on corrupt money to fund minimum wage,’ SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “intensify his government crackdown on corrupt money and recovery of other illicit wealth by public officials and institutions…
Buhari urges world leaders to uphold dignity in governance
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called on world leaders to emulate values of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, by prioritising dignity in their quest to ensure just, peaceful and…
EU takes Poland to court over judicial reform
The European Union said Monday it has decided to take Poland to the bloc’s top court over the overhaul of the country’s judicial system and also ask the European Court…
[Download] EVA Launches Situational Analysis Report on Sexual Reproductive Health in Nigeria!
A youth-focus organisation in Nigeria, ‘Education As a Vaccine’ (EVA) has launched a situational report on sexual reproductive health and rights of the young persons in Nigeria in Abuja today.…
CSEAN asks Buhari to assent Electronic Transaction Bill
Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) has called on President, Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electronic Transaction bill, which has been passed by the Senate in May last…
INEC Warns against Publishing Fake Results
The Independent National Electoral (INEC) has warned against announcing or publishing false election results as the collation of the Osun governorship election results is underway. The Commission gave the warning…
Regulating Free Speech On Social Media Is Dangerous And Futile—Expert
Amid recent news about Google’s post 2016 elections meeting, multiple Congressional hearings, and attacks by President Trump, social media platforms and technology companies are facing unprecedented criticism from both parties.…