From Malta to Marriott: IPv6 Council Nigeria inauguration solidifies 16-yr path to digital sovereignty - ITREALMS

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LAGOS, Nigeria — The formal inauguration of the IPv6 Council Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, marks the historic fulfillment of a 16-year advocacy journey.

This national milestone is the direct result of persistent digital diplomacy initiated in 2010 by Ogbuefi Chinenyeze Remmy Nweke and foundational industry mobilization launched in 2011. This journey began during his tenure as Senior ICT Reporter and Head of the ICT Desk at Champion Newspapers Limited, while he was a candidate for the MA programme in Contemporary Diplomacy at the University of Malta.

Soludo explains 'Executive Slap' @ his inauguration - ITREALMS

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The newly sworn-in Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has given reasons for the fight which observers have since tagged 'executive slap' between Mrs. Ebelechukwu, the wife of his immediate past governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu which evidently resulted in a breach of protocol at his inauguration earlier today, Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Mrs. Ebele Obiano and Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu

Soludo in a press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the Head of his media team, Joe C. Anatune gave two reasons for the show of shame: Communication gap and lingering differences between the two powerful women.

FG plans to license WebTv - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) may have concluded plans once again to regulate the Internet with the proposed licensing of Web Television (WebTV), reports ITREALMS.

WebTV, ITREALMS gathered, was originally a brand owned by Microsoft as one of the first entries in the much publicized convergence of the World Wide Web with television. Unlike in cable TV, which entails users to buy a set-top box, Web TV requires just sign up with the WebTV access service and browse Web pages using a WebTV's browser and a hand-held control as long as one has Internet access.

With the growth of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) WebTV has since assumed an international dimension with advance of Internet as as a marketing tool and outlet for independent creators to display their work, thereby has shown improvement in Web television via quality, thus rivaling network television.

According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lia Mohammed during the inauguration of the National Broadcasting Commission Reform Implementation in Abuja on Thursday, which has some six weeks to submit its report.

The Committee is to upgrade list of breaches of political comments relating to hate speeches and divisive comments to ''Class A'' offence in the Broadcasting Code.

“Amendment of the NBC Act to enable NBC license WebTv and radio stations, including foreign broadcasters beaming signals into Nigeria,” he asserted.

Other highlights of his speech underscored the fact that FG planned to among other things, “establish and publish a new regulation for the licensing of web and Internet broadcasters/International broadcasters in Nigeria.”

Also, he said the Committee is to work out modalities for immediate establishment and “publicize a new sanctioning, fines and penalty regime that is in line with international best practice, promote professionalism and serve as a deterrent to erring practitioners against misconduct, especially hate speech, violence and spread of fake news.”

Further, he said, the Committee is to work on finally putting an end to all forms of monopoly detrimental to the actualization of the immense potential of the broadcast industry.

The Committee has six weeks to submit its report and is made up of seven wisemen and a woman, including: Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Director of Monitoring of the NBC; Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, Acting Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON); J.K. Ehicheoya, Esq, Director, Legal Services, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture; Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, Secretary, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON); Mr. Ibrahim Jimoh, Director of Administration, FRCN; Hon. Agbo Kingsley Ndubuisi, Board Member, NBC, and Mr. Joe Mutah, Chief Press Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.

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Pix: The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (fourth from left); Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Deaconess Grace Isu-Gekpe (third left); Prof. Armstrong Idachaba (fifth from left); Mr. Ibrahim Jimoh (extreme left); J.K. Ehicheoya Esq. (second left); Hajia Binta Adamu Bello (fourth from right); Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa (third from right); Hon. Kingsley Agbo Ndubisi (second from right) and Joe Mutah (extreme right) when the Minister inaugurated the Committee on the Implementation of Reforms in the National Broadcasting Commission in Abuja on Thursday.

2nd Term: Anambra declares 3-day celebrations for Obiano’s inauguration

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Information reaching our newsdesk, indicates that all is now set for the second term inauguration of Chief Willie Obiano and Dr Nkem Okeke, as Governor and Deputy Governor of Anambra State, today, Saturday, March 17, 2018, just as a three-day celebration has been declared, reports ITRealms.

Disclosing this weekend, the Chairman of the Second Term Inauguration Committee, Hon. Ifeanyi Ibezi, said that a three-day programme of activities has been put together as the inauguration ceremonies.

Also, a press statement sighted by ITRealms, quoted Ibezi as saying that the programmes of activities include a business roundtable with a theme “Consolidating the Vision”, which will take place in Awka, the state capital.

This will be followed by the formal inauguration ceremony at Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

According to Ibezi, the concluding part of the inauguration ceremonies will be a thanksgiving Mass to be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

The Chairman explained that the convocation of the Anambra Business Roundtable is to signpost the trajectory of Governor Obiano’s second term which is targeted at ushering in a “Greater Tomorrow” for Ndi Anambra.

Ibezi stated that the business round table will bring together critical stakeholders from the public and private sectors to highlight growth opportunities in the emerging industries in the state, adding that at the end of the roundtable, new partnerships would be established aimed at making lives better for ndi Anambra, through sustainable value creation.

He further disclosed that Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, will be leading international development partners to this very important roundtable.

On day two of the inauguration programme, Honourable Ibezi disclosed that Ndi Anambra would witness and participate in a swearing-in ceremony, the first of its kind not only in Anambra State, but also in the entire South East geo-political region.

He pointed out that already all the various twenty-one local government areas in the state have been sensitized to participate in the ceremony adding that preparations at Ekwueme Square, venue of the swearing-in ceremony, were almost completed.

Ibezi further disclosed that the swearing-in ceremony would be witnessed by dignitaries from across Nigeria and some selected foreign countries. According to him, invitations had been distributed since three weeks ago.

 ITRealms recalled that Governor Willie Obiano and his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, recorded a landslide victory during the November 18, 2017, Governorship election, winning in all the twenty- one local government areas of the State.

“That victory is not only the first of its kind in Anambra State, but also in any of the States of the federation,” he declared.

Ozo Nweke Ozo in Awka/GEE

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Femi Gbajabiamil grabs 8th House Majority Leader

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Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Tuesday, grabbed the Majority Leader of the 8th House after weeks of leadership tussle, starting from the inauguration of the House on June 9, ITRealms reports.

The Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, declared Gbajabiamila the majority leader on the floor of the House, saying “Now, this is the big one,” as he named the Lagos lawmaker the House leader.

The position of Deputy Leader, ITRealms gathered, went to Mr. Buba Jibrin (North-Central), while Mr. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (North-West) was named the Chief Whip. The position of Deputy Whip was given to Mr. Pally Iriase (South-South).

House Deputy Speaker, Mr. Yusuf Lasun, who is from the South-West, retained his position, dismissing rumour that he resigned his position in order to accommodate Gbajabiamila on the body of principal officers.

The minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ITRealms learnt, also chose its principal officers.

Former Deputy Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor (South-South) was named the minority leader, while the post of deputy minority leader went to Ugochukwu Onyeama (South-East). Mr. Yakubu Barde (North-West) emerged as the minority whip, while Binta Bello-Maigeri (North-East) became the deputy minority whip, ITRealms reports.

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Those who may make Buhari's cabinet

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Preparations to the inauguration of the new administration of the President-Elect General Muhammadu Buhari, has begun reports ITRealms.

This, ITRealms gathered is coming a few weeks away from the inauguration day as Nigerians have been wondering the composition of the cabinet of president-elect will look like having much expectation. Nigerians awaits the list of the cabinet members.
 

Sources close to President-elect although the final list is yet to be out but some names flying around include likes of  Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Hon. Amaechi, Prof. Tam David-West, Babatunde Fashola,  Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu, ex-NBA President, Rotimi Akeredolu, Sam Ndah-Isaiah and so on.
 

With the view of things, the control of affairs of the FCT may likely go to the outgoing governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN). While The President-Elect Gen. Buhari who pledged to serve the country to the best of his ability, has emphasized that his team would comprise of specialist on various offices to paddle the canoe of affairs of the country.
 

He is also reportedly considering the likes of Akeredolu for Justice; Sports may go to ex-minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, who defected from Jonathan’s government to APC. This process has assigned the task of nominating members by various party chiefs and leaders to various offices in the cabinet. the President-elect is considering Dr. Idika Kalu, a World Bank specialist consultant, according to his expertise quality as the minister of finance ITRealms gathered.
 

On the aspect of security, it was gathered that Gen. Buhari is considering appointing the office of Defence Minister, National Security Adviser (NSA) or Chief of Staff to one General Garba. While General Cyril Iweze, a then young Igbo officer who worked with the previous administration of General Buhari in the First Division before the Nigeria Civil War, may lead the operation against Boko Haram.
 

The then Nigerian Commander of ECOMOG in Liberia General Iweze. Iweze who’s reputed to have dealt with the Maitatsene sect in the defunct Gongola State.
 

Additionally, General Buhari is thinking constitute a Special security Force made of serving and retired officers, who would be given a mandate to finish up Boko Haram at a time. Because a stitch in time saves nine
 

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