Barr. Deborah A. Ijadele-Adetona |
Monday, August 30, 2021
SWS sympathises with Plateau women - ITREALMS
NCC seeks comments on subscribers regulations guidelines, plans virtual meeting - ITREALMS
Sunday, August 29, 2021
For killing journalists @ENDSARS: MRA drags Lagos State, Police to High Court - ITREALMS
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos asking it to order the Lagos State Government and Police authorities to launch a transparent, impartial and independent investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a journalist killed in Lagos while covering the #ENDSARS protests in October 2020, and direct them to identify and prosecute those responsible for killing him.
The late Mr. Onifade was a 20-year-old second year student of the Department of History at the Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and was working as an intern reporter with the privately owned Gboah TV. He was covering the #ENDSARS protests in Lagos for the television station, when he was shot on October 24, 2020 by policemen belonging to a Lagos State Government taskforce, arrested and taken away bleeding.
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead - ITREALMS
Nigerian music legend, Prof. Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead, reports ITREALMS.
Late Sir Victor Uwaifo |
Why Buhari'll not declare Boko Haram terrorists - ITREALMS
The controversial presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, has given some reasons why the APC government led by Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, refused to declare Boko Haram terrorists, reports ITREALMS.
Gen. Buhari and Garba Shehu, his controversial spokesman |
DIA not order arrest of retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi - ITREALMS
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied arrest of the retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) who recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily) and made some revelations on the security situation and ineptitude of the President Mohammadu Buhari government, reports ITREALMS.
DHQ in a press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the Director Defence Information, Major General, Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, said the Armed Forces may not want to join issues with Sahara Reporters for the scandalous and malicious publication insinuating that it's Agency has ordered the arrest of Cdre Olawunmi (rtd) for sharing his views on matters of defence and national security.
Top-3 authors emerge at NLNG's Literature Prize - ITREALMS
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has named the top three finalises in the 2021 The Nigeria Prize for Literature, worth a $100,000, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement available to
ITREALMS and endorsed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Eyono Fatayi-Williams, outlined the top three finalists to include The Girl with Louding Voice by Abi Dare, The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia, and Colours of Hatred by Obinna Udenwe.
Friday, August 27, 2021
The day after terrorist came home - ITREALMS
Invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Afara-Kaduna State, recently by some terrorists, attracted outright condemnation as a battle taken home is exposure of weak backup, writes REMMY NWEKE.... Coming home of terrorists:
The news of the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) at Afaka in Kaduna State in the early hours of Tuesday, August 24, 2021 with personnel sustaining two casualties and one abduction by what is now known and referred to as unknown gunmen.
ICPC to go after Electricity Sector corruption - ITREALMS
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters and other related offences in the electricity sector.
Professor Bolaji Owasanoye |
New fraud @POS: Civil defence arrests motorcyclist - ITREALMS
A 29-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Victor Ukachuckwu, has confessed to using an online application he downloaded from the Internet to defraud Point of Sales (POS) operators in Ondo State.
Ukachuckwu made the confession while speaking with newsmen after he was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday in Akure.
NNPC ₦287bn Profit: Kyari Explains Facts behind the figures - ITREALMS
The Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, has given an insight into the measures adopted by his management to achieve the feat being applauded by the Presidency recently over the N287bn profit, reports ITREALMS.
Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Garba Deen Muhammad, quoted the GMD as saying at a press conference in Abuja Thursday that the turn-around of the corporation from a loss of ₦803bn in 2018 to profit of ₦287bn in 2020 to the aggressive implementation of cost-cutting measures, improved efficiency through business automation, emphasis on commercially-focused investments and non-interference in the management of the Corporation from any quarters.
Lai Mohammed mourns late Nollywood star, Victor Olaotan - ITREALMS
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family, friends and fans of the popular Nollywood
actor, Mr. Victor Olaotan, who reportedly died on Thursday, reports ITREALMS.
Late Victor Olaotan, Nollywood actor |
E-Commerce in Africa, Nnamdi, Konga co-CEO to share insights - ITREALMS
The Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) of the Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga Group and Founder, Yudala.com, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, has been solely selected to speak on a global conversation on e-commerce in Africa, reports ITREALMS.
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, co-CEO, Konga |
The session holds on Friday, August 27, 2021 by 5pm.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
15 Road Safety Officials arrested for extorting motorists - ITREALMS
A total of 15 officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested through a joint security operation led by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly extorting monies from motorists on highways across the country.
The officials were arrested on the 12th of August 2021, simultaneously in Adamawa, Gombe, Ondo and Osun States, respectively, with the extorted money on them, during the enforcement of the sixth phase of ‘Operation Tranquility’ by officers of ICPC, FRSC and the Department of State Services (DSS).
U.S. firm introduces maritime optimization solution into Nigerian - ITREALMS
This United States global technology firm, the ION Geophysical Corporation, has introduced its Marlin Maritime Optimization Software into the Nigerian market during a promotional webinar organized by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, reports ITREALMS.
NNPC, KDSG sign MoU on gas utilisation, expansion - ITREALMS
Neglected by Lucy Okwuma makes top 11 fiction books @NLNG Prize 2020 - ITREALMS
Among the few medical practitioners who have also crossed into the arena of fiction writing is LUCY CHIAMAKA OKWUMA. With her novel ‘Neglected’ Okwuma has dealt with a major health challenge, mental health. Her book is in the race for the huge prize money The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2020 is offering.
She heard news of her being among the best 11 fiction writers in the country after church service from a friend’s telephone call announcing the good news. Her excitement was palpable, according to her, with the Committee for Relevant Art - CORA-NLNG Book Party organized for the writers proving to be “a fantastic event and I felt blessed to be recognized.”
Danbatta on 5G: Our state of readiness is very high - ITREALMS
Soon after the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami revealed the Federal Government’s position on the deployment of 5G networks in Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the Commission is ready for the implementation of the government’s decision.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
NPDC, Ogoni people pledge cooperation on oil production - ITREALMS
The leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate with the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in the exploration and production of oil and gas resources in its territory.
ABSU kidnap: Ihejirika, Nigerian Army clear air on insecurity - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that it is promoting criminality in Abia state and involved in the release of kidnap suspects in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state.
This is as the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, tagged the allegations as false.
Exclusive: Loveworld discretely taking over social media space – ITREALMS
Remember Loveworld, the United States of America (USA)
incorporated Christian cable television network launched by Chris Oyakhilome and Benny
Hinn in 2017, which investigations have revealed is discretely taking over the
social media space for all its worth, reports ITREALMS.
Pastor Chris .. owner of KingChat, CeFlix & Yookos
Loveworld cable TV, ITREALMS gathered is currently available on Charter Spectrum and DirecTV as well as other small cable operators in the United States under the aegis of Loveworld Network owned by Believers’’ Love World Incorporated with sister channels including but not limited to “LoveWorld TV, LoveWorld SAT, LoveWorld Plus.”
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
ALERT!: NSA accuses secessionist groups of forming alliance with Cameroon counterpart - ITREALMS
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (retired), on Tuesday raised the alarm on attempts by secessionist groups in Nigeria to form alliances with secessionist groups in Cameroon in order to destabilize both countries, reports ITREALMS.
Open letter: I am determined to be in Agu-Awka by Valentine Ozigbo - ITREALMS
My Dear PDP Family,
I trust that this letter meets all of you in good health.
Konga offers 60% discounts on back to school items - ITREALMS
Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-Commerce giant, has rolled out a mouth-watering 60% discount offer for students, parents, educational institutions and other categories of shoppers for its Back to School promotion.
Maltreatment: PFAN seeks ICPC’s intervention for Nigerian players - ITREALMS
Confirmed: Unknown gunmen invade NDA, abduct some officers - ITREALMS
It has been confirmed that unknown gunmen have invaded the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday morning, killing some two personnel and abducting one, reports ITREALMS.
Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Muhd Jajira in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that the security architecture of the Nigerian Defence Academy, "was compromised early this morning by unknown gunmen."
Monday, August 23, 2021
INEC records over 2m in online CVR - ITREALMS
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded two million.
The programme was launched on June 28.
INEC said this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye in Abuja on Monday.
ICANN72: Checkout revised dates for virtual AGM - ITREALMS
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced new dates for the ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), reports ITREALMS.
Makinde receives Chief of Army Staff, pledges continuous support for security agencies - ITREALMS
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has pledged the continuous support of his administration to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state.
E-banking fraud: Access Bank launches awareness campaign - ITREALMS
Access Bank Plc, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing customers on measures they could take to protect themselves from electronic banking related fraud, reports ITREALMS.
The campaign, themed ‘Banks Don't Ask’, focuses on three key activities that account for most fraud incidents in Nigeria, phishing, SIM card fraud, ATM fraud and POS fraud.
NGE mourns former officer, Juliet Njiowhor - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock and disbelief over the death of the editor of the Port Harcourt-based, The Tide Newspaper, Mrs Juliet Ejiowhor, reports ITREALMS.
Late Mrs Juliet Njiowhor |
Confirming this, The Guild President, Mr. Mustapha Isah said Mrs Njiowhor died on Saturday after a brief illness and has opened register in her honour.
FirstBank's sponsored 'First Class Material' continues to empower Nigerian youth - ITREALMS
Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, FirstBank continues to pride itself as indeed the Bank of many firsts. First Class Material is a docuseries designed to celebrate Nigerians who are excelling in various fields of endeavour whether academic or non-academic. It is a programme that aims to chronicle the success stories of Nigerians who are distinct and exemplary in their achievements and importantly, a testament to the greatness of the West African country.
Anti-grazing law: Anambra, two others yet to enact law in Southern Nigeria - ITREALMS
Southern States Governors meeting in Lagos recently |
Impact of internet & social media on mankind - ITREALMS
In today's society, internet and social media platforms are good means of communication and were invented for many advantages such as making friends, building good relationship, business development, getting useful information that can add wisdom, knowledge and understanding to the human life etc.
However, the reverse is now the case because the advantage is now being used as a disadvantage. Internet and social media networks, which were invented as instruments of blessing, are now being used as instruments of sorrow, destruction and death.
Access to finance: APSS stresses importance of African Trade Insurance - ITREALMS
Ahead of the two-day roundtable on “Single Currency and Fintech to Boost Intra-African Trade and Enhance AfCFTA Implementation” scheduled to be held in Dakar, Senegal from 23-24 August, think-tank Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) wants to take the opportunity to remind stakeholders about the importance of the African Trade Insurance (ATI) in the conversation on AfCFTA and financing.
According to the Head of Communications Unit at APSS, Mr. Emmanuel.K.Bensah, they believed that ATI is not sufficiently-engaged by Chambers of Commerce (the business community at St large), and that the Chambers of Commerce need to engage their respective governments to become members of ATI. If all 55 countries were members of ATI, this would help celebrate the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT), as it would enable them access direct financing for the business community backed by ATI through insurance risk.
Makinde mourns former Oyo MILAD, Gen. Olurin - ITREALMS
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, mourned the death of a former Military Administrator of the state, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, reports ITREALMS.
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Airtel Africa CEO-designate, Segun Ogunsanya is African Business Leader of the Year - ITREALMS
NGE congratulates ex-President as NNPC spokesman - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Garba Deen Mohammed, on his appointment as the Group General Manager (Public Affairs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), reports ITREALMS.
A press statement signed on Thursday by its President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren made available to ITREALMS, the umbrella of all the editors in Nigeria, said that Garba Deen is eminently qualified for the position, considering his experience both in the media and the oil and gas sector.
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Irona not arrested by EFCC, aide says its phantom report - ITREALMS
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona was not arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC, says his media aide, Dr. Walter Duru, reports ITREALMS.
Engr. Gerald Irona |
Vivo partners TD Africa, rolls out attractive devices - ITREALMS
Multinational technology company, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, to position its range of fault-proof smartphones for the Nigerian market.
As part of the collaboration agreement inked by both companies, TD Africa will distribute Vivo’s range of cutting-edge device to its growing network of partners across Nigeria and beyond.
Flame Academy's CEO, Udemezue, facilitates 3rd Periscope - ITREALMS
The Chief Executive Officer, Flame Academy and Consulting, Sir Orji Udemezue, has been announced as guest speaker for the third edition of 'Periscope', a quarterly seminar/exhibition organised by Christ Apostolic Church Victory Land, GRA, Ikeja for entrepreneurs, professionals, artisans, job seekers, students and young school leavers.
Oon's palace react to reported killing in Toro, says not Ife-Modakeke dispute - ITREALMS
The palace of the Ooni of Ife on Friday morning received with great concern, news of the reported killing of some persons numbering about five at Toro village, Ile-Ife, but insisted it has nothing to do with Ife and Modakeke dispute, reports ITREALMS.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Adewusi |
ITREALMS in a press statement available that aside from condemning the unfortunate incident in strong terms, the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to appropriate security authorities, who swung into action immediately.
Friday, August 20, 2021
Africa Tech Alliance Forum 2021 to center on digital transformation solutions - ITREALMS
The annual Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) event has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by 10:00am (WAT).
Formerly known as Mobile & Disruptive Technology Forum (MoDiTECH), AfriTECH2021 will hold as a hybrid event: both Virtual and Physical with strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols and promises to be bigger, better and to serve as an interesting Forum for inter-sectorial cross-fertilization of ideas on economic impacts of COVID-19 on digital transformation and way forward for businesses.
N20.6m Fraud: ICPC docks University of Calabar Don - ITREALMS
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a Dean in the University of Calabar, Prof. Francisca Ime Bassey, to court over her alleged involvement in N20.6 million contract fraud.
Prof. Bassey, who is the Dean and Director of the Pre-Degree Programme of the university, was arraigned at the Cross River State High Court Six, Calabar, by the Commission for allegedly holding private interests in multiple contracts awarded by the school to four companies directly owned by her.
Internet abuse: Awareness, prevention & addiction - ITREALMS
Internet abuse and internet addiction are strong weapons that the enemy known as "satan" had planned to use to steal, kill and destroy the glorious future of many people in these last days.
It is no longer news in our society that we have multiple cases of children of the same parents having sex with each other, people having sex with animals, rape cases involving minors have also increased tremendously. It is very sad that youths of these days are desperate to become billionaires even while they are still in primary, secondary or tertiary institution because they believe this can be achieved through the internet. Internet abuse, particularly internet fraud is now the order of the day among youths in today's technology age.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Kashifu Inuwa: Two years as D-G NITDA - ITREALMS
Two years have gone, and it was just like yesterday, President Muhammadu, approved the appointment of Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, trained IT expert, as the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), following the elevation of the then Director General, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), to the position of Minister of Communications, which was his ministry later re-designated to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Tribute to Col Gabriel Ajayi: Yoruba officer 'killed' for asking questions - ITREALMS
August 19, 2021 is three (3) years after your death. You were detained by Fulani leadership for 5 years. You were detained in the cemetery of the dead.
GMD @NNPC tasks Greenfield Refinery Board on fuel importation - ITREALMS
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has charged members of the Board of the NNPC Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), to explore all available options to bring an end to the current challenge of petroleum products importation, reports ITREALMS.
Mallam Kyari gave the charge Thursday while inaugurating the Board of the newly incorporated subsidiary of the Corporation, NNPC Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), at the NNPC Towers, Abuja.
Drug Abuse: Youths asked to shun drug, embrace brighter future - ITREALMS
The excessive consumption and addiction of illicit drugs by the youths have negative consequences in any society, negates their future, reports ITREALMS.
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Sophia Oluchi Nwafor of Urum wins Anambra State 'Most Innovative Content Creator' - ITREALMS
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