ICANN87 Prep week schedule released ahead of Bali annual general meeting - ITREALMS Online

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has officially published the schedule for the upcoming ICANN87 Prep Week, reports ITREALMS.

Designed to prepare the global Internet governance community for the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from October 17 to 22, 2026, the preliminary virtual program features ten targeted technical and policy sessions.

Ajaero, NLC President released on bail by DSS - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, was released on bail late Monday night after being in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since earlier same day, reports ITREALMS.

His detention, though undisclosed, flashed a general disapproval from labour unions, rights groups, and civil society organisations across the country and beyond.

Nigerian journalist released from prison after IPI Nigeria intervention - ITREALMS

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A Nigerian journalist, Ibraheem Hamza Mohammed, was on Friday released from prison after the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) intervened in his case.

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police arrested Mr Mohammed on 1 May after he was accused of falsely publishing that N40 million was stolen from Governor Abdullahi Sule's bedroom. The article was published on 22 February 2024 on First News, a Lagos-based online newspaper.

Over US$30m released for vaccine disbursement - ITREALMS

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Millions of children living in some of the world’s hardest to reach communities are to get access to essential vaccines for the first time, thanks to funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s Zero-Dose Immunization Programme (ZIP).

The push to reach ‘zero-dose’ children - those who have not received a single routine vaccine shot - is focused on two regions, the Horn of Africa and the Sahel and specifically in areas where children have traditionally been hard to reach through government programmes. 

Obasanjo's 'Secret' letters to be released by Premium Times' Editor-in-Chief, Musikilu Mojeed - ITREALMS

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The Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES, Musikilu Mojeed, will, on 1 December, 2022, release his debut book to the Nigerian public.

The book, The Letterman: Inside the 'Secret' Letters of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, published by PREMIUM TIMES Books, will be unveiled at a ceremony in Abuja, after which it will be available in bookshops.

Sunday Igboho released, heads out to Germany - ITREALMS

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The reports reaching ITREALMS newsdesk this afternoon indicated that the human rights activist and Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has been released from detention by the Beniniose government.

This is coming a few hours after his arrest was rumoured.

#EndSARS: BudgIT’s Moses Motoni released by Police

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The Project Tracking Officer of BudgIT Nigeria, Moses Motoni, has been released by the Nigeria Police Force, after the backlash led to eruption of #EndSARS hashtag, reports ITRealms.

Motoni was arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for alleged incitement of public disturbance following his conduct of public education and call for action on a Federal Constituency Project at Gbako, Tandzun and Bida Villages, which took place on December 1 and 2, 2017.

Invariably his arrest by SARS has triggered a public outcry by Nigerians especially Tweeps who demanded for scrapping of SARS since December 5.

Confirming Motoni's release from the Police, follows Wednesday announcement via BudgITng Twitter handle

Earlier, BudgIT had insisted that Moses Motoni arrested was not unconnected with sensitizing of citizens on the budget, but the Police claimed he was reportedly disturbing public peace.

“We maintain that his arrest was on the order of Senator Mohammed Sani of Niger State. #EndSARS” BudgITng insisted.

Also, BudgIT said, “SARS officers have traumatized Moses Motoni, our officer, and his mother is crying. His hands and legs were cuffed and he's currently on his way to Abuja. #EndSARS. “

However, in a contradictory statement by the Nigeria Police Force on its Facebook page, claiming that Motoni was not “arrested by SARS Operatives by a Police Team on the case of inciting public disturbance reported against him which occurred on the 1st and 2nd December, 2017 at Gbako, Tandzun and Bida Villages on Federal Constituency project.

According to Police, the matter is now under investigation as Mr. Moses is being released on bail.

ITRealms reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood visited him in detention.

“Subsequently, Moses has been asked to reach out to his office and relative to come take him on bail,” the Police said.

Nigerians have continued to condemn the arrest and subsequent release of Mr. Moses Motoni, for simply doing his work.

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65 days later: Six abducted students released

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The six abducted students of the Igbonla Model College near Epe last May, have been released to the Lagos State government, reports ITRealms

The school children, ITRealms gathered were released after 65 days at about 3.30pm in Aboto Creek at Ilaje LGA Ondo State in a joint effort of the Nigeria Police, the Lagos State Government and Ondo State Government, after over .

ITRealms recalls that a few days ago, the Lagos State Government (LASG) had demanded an unconditional release of the students from their abductors.

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, commended the security agencies especially the Police and Department of State Security (DSS).

According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the boys were released Friday, July 28 after spending 65 days in the jungle just as the Lagos State Government has expressed excitement over the release of six students abducted May 25, 2017 in their school premises.

Ayorinde congratulated the parents of students and all concerned stakeholders over the development, stressing the students would undergo series of medical tests and trauma therapy before they are reunited with their families.

“This is a welcome development and the State Government has always believed that the students would be released unhurt. The news of their release is therefore a confirmation of that belief and we are glad that they would be reuniting with their families,” he said.

Ayorinde said the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents in the State and has already beefed up security in schools to prevent a re-occurrence.

“It is on record that the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration has invested massively on equipment and welfare of security personnel so as to ensure that the State remains safe for residents and investors.

“This Government has already taken giant steps to secure all our schools especially those in the suburbs and riverine areas and we are confident that the steps taken so far will go a long way in nipping a repeat of such in the bud,” he said, quoting Gov. Ambode as commending the efforts of security agencies who worked tirelessly to ensure the safe release and return of the students.

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Unveiled! FG names released 21 Chibok girls

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To further reaffirm the release of some 21 Chibok girls, the Federal Government (FG), Thursday evening, unveiled their full names, reports ITRealms.

Lead Presidential spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, made this disclosure after the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo formally welcome and chatted with the released at the Department of State Security (DSS) facility in Abuja.

According to Shehu, the 21 Chibok girls released so far include:

1. Mary Usman Bulama
2. Jumai John
3. Blessing Abana
4. Luggwa Sanda
5. Comfort Habila
6. Maryam Basheer
7. Comfort Amos
8. Glory Mainta
9. Saratu Emmanuel
10. Deborah Ja’afaru
11. Rahab Ibrahim
12. Helin Musa
13. Maryamu Lawan
14. Rebecca Ibrahim
15. Asabe Goni
16. Deborah Andrawus
17. Agnes Gapani
18. Saratu Markus
19. Glory Dama
20. Pindah Nuhu
21. Rebecca Mallam

ITRealms also gathered that there was no ransom or exchange of Boko Haram or exchange for the terrorist commanders, according to the Vice President, Osinbajo.

He also said that adequate accommodation have been made for the released girls and members of their family to come to Abuja to meet them.

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51 fellows successful for ICANN57

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The global coordinating organization for internet unique identifier, otherwise known as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released 51 candidates as successful fellows to India towards the 57 ICANN public meeting in earlier November this year, reports ITRealms.

The public meeting, ITRealms gathered that those selected were from 35 countries and they will be attending the public meeting in Hyderabad, India, between 3 and 9 November 2016. 

ICANN also said of those 51 selected, 17 are returning fellows from at least one previous meeting and various experience levels, 10 of whom will be coaches to the 34 attending as first time fellows.

The selected fellows, ICANN said, represent all sectors of society including civil, government, ccTLD Operations, academia, facets of the business community, technical, security and end user groups.

ITRealms further recalls that an independent selection committee assessed the 319 fellowship applications received for this meeting; 76 of those met minimum requirements for possible selection. 

ICANN in a newsletter made available to ITRealms said priority was given to applicants who not only meet minimum program requirements, but who are current residents of developing and least developed nations and who are interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, advisory committees, stakeholder and constituency groups.

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Donu Kogbara regains freedom

The Vanguard columnist, Ms Donu Kogbara, abducted by gunmen on August 30, 2015, has been released reports ITRealms.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Mohammad, according to Elombah.com and Vanguard .com, confirmed Ms Kogbara’s release and regaining of her freedom.

This, ITRealms gathered was via a press statement on Saturday morning, indicating that  the Vanguard columnist held for 11 days has reunited with her family.

Part of the press statement read: “Donu Kogbara has been freed by her abductors in the early hours of today, 4:00 am.”

Although it was not certain at the press time whether a ransom was paid.  

“We can confirm she has been reunited with her family,” the Mohammad pointed out in his press statement.

ITRealms gathered that kidnapping for ransom has become a common way of life in the Nigeria’s oil-rich region.

 

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