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Journalists banned from training Eagles

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Journalists banned from training Eagles

Eagles media officer, Femi Raji had sent a WhatsApp message indicating the team would train in the evening, with media personnel allowed to cover the session.

The message read, “AFCON 2023 QUALIFIER. June 14, 2023. Training: 5.50pm. Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Media Access ”

But soldiers, police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps ordered journalists out of the stadium around 5pm, after the match between Sporting Lagos and Smart City.

This was after a police officer announced that he had received a new directive from the Chief Security Officer of the Super Eagles asking “all the pressmen to leave the stadium.”

Some of the journalists waited outside the gate of the stadium, hopeful that they would be let in when the Eagles arrived.

Pleas from the reporters, that they were invited to cover the event, fell on deaf ears. The security personnel also refused to acknowledge the identity cards displayed by the reporters.

Tinubu signs Data Protection Bill into law

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Tinubu signs Data Protection Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, signed the Data Protection Bill into law.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Head, Legal Enforcement and Regulations, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau, Babatunde Bamigboye.

The NDPB National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, expressed optimism on the prospects of Nigeria’s Digital Economy following the emerging regulatory dispensation.

He applauded the president for renewing the hope of over 200 million Nigerians in the advancement of privacy rights and other fundamental freedoms both in cyberspace and in analogue transactions,

The statement read in part, “Nigeria has taken a giant leap forward in the global data race with the assent to Nigeria Data Protection Act by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act was signed on the 12th of June 2023.

“The NDPB, pursuant to the express provisions of the new act, has transmuted into a full-fledged commission and it is mandated to among others:

(a) regulate the deployment of technological and organisational measures to enhance personal data protection;

(b) foster the development of personal data protection technologies, in accordance with recognised international best practices and applicable international law;
conduct investigations into any violation of a requirement under the Act;

(c) impose penalties in respect of any violation of the provisions of the Act or subsidiary legislation made thereof;

(d) where necessary, accredit, license, and register suitable persons to provide data protection compliance services;

(e) issue regulations, rules, directives and guidance under the Act; and

(f) register data controllers and data processors of major importance.”

The bureau further disclosed that the act is one of the strategic ways the president is fulfilling his campaign promise of creating 1 million jobs in the digital economy sector.

About 500,000 jobs are expected to be created through the training of data protection officers and licensing of data protection compliance organisations to offer services to data controllers and processors.

 

Tinubu suspends EFCC chair, Bawa

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Tinubu suspends EFCC chair, Bawa

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indefinitely suspended the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, AbdulRasheed Bawa, from office.

He said this is to allow for a thorough investigation into his conduct while in office following “weighty allegations ” of abuse of office against him.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, on Wednesday

Bawa was, however, directed to immediately handover to the Director, Operations in the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.

The statement read, “President Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. This follows weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him.

“Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Office of the Chairman of the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.”

Chef Dammy reaches 120 hours of marathon cooking

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Chef Dammy reaches 120 hours of marathon cooking

Ekiti State chef, Damilola Adeparusi, famously called Chef Dammy has finally reached the 120-hour landmark in the ongoing cook-a-thon.

This is coming barely a few hours after record holder for the longest hours in cooking (individual category), Chef Hilda Baci, who cooked on a stretch for 100 hours, was certified by the Guinness World Records.

26-year-old Dammy, who is passionate about her ambition had cooked up to 111 hours on Tuesday, in Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti.

Meanwhile, she had been visited by the Vice Chancellor and management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti.

As it stands, if confirmed by the GWR, Chef Dammy will become the new world record holder.

More details later…

Grammy 2024 to recognise African music

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Grammy 2024 to recognise African music

African music, alternative jazz and dance pop have been on the GRAMMYs ballot for decades. Now, they’re deservedly getting categories of their own.

The Recording Academy has added three new Categories: Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording. These new categories will be introduced at the 2024 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 66th GRAMMY Awards:

 

Additionally, the existing Categories of Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical and Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical will be moved to the General Field; this significant change will allow all GRAMMY voters to vote in these important, non-genre-specific Categories.

 

These Category additions and amendments were voted on and passed at the Recording Academy’s most recent semiannual Board of Trustees meeting held in May 2023.

 

“The Recording Academy is proud to announce these latest Category changes to our Awards process. These changes reflect our commitment to actively listen and respond to the feedback from our music community, accurately represent a diverse range of relevant musical genres, and stay aligned with the ever-evolving musical landscape,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said.

 

“By introducing these three new categories, we are able to acknowledge and appreciate a broader array of artists – and relocating the Producer Of the Year and Songwriter Of The Year categories to the General Field ensures that all our voters can participate in recognizing excellence in these fields,” Mason continued. “We are excited to honor and celebrate the creators and recordings in these categories, while also exposing a wider range of music to fans worldwide.”

 

About the new African category

 

A track and singles Category that recognizes recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent. Highlighting regional melodic, harmonic and rhythmic musical traditions, the Category includes but is not limited to the Afrobeat, Afro-fusion, Afro Pop, Afrobeats, Alte, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Genge, Kizomba, Chimurenga, High Life, Fuji, Kwassa, Ndombolo, Mapouka, Ghanaian Drill, Afro-House, South African Hip-Hop, and Ethio Jazz genres.

 

Culled from Grammy website

Tyrone Movie Premiere was a celebration of the Nigerian film industry

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Tyrone Movie Premiere was a celebration of the Nigerian film industry

Nollywood actor Waheed Folarin recently hosted a premiere for his new movie, TYRONE, which was attended by numerous influential figures from the business and entertainment industries. The event was filled with excitement and enjoyment, as guests eagerly anticipated the screening of Folarin’s latest work.

 

The Tyrone Movie Premiere took place at the esteemed Oop Events Centre in Abeokuta. The event was a resounding success, with attendees enjoying the musical stylings of the talented @iam_shankorasheed, and being expertly hosted by @bebemusiliu_adisaonitaxi and @tobiloba_omoelegbede. The energetic @officialmcossy served as the hypeman for the evening, keeping the crowd engaged and entertained throughout the event.

The event was expertly packaged by @medullarconcept, ensuring that every detail was taken care of and that the guests had an unforgettable experience. The event was graced by the presence of several special guests, including the renowned music act @iam_smalldoctor, Nollywood Actor @odunomoadekola, Socialite @baddyoosha, and actress @sotayogaga, among many others.

The Tyrone Movie Premiere was a celebration of the Nigerian film industry, and it was a privilege to witness such a fantastic event. The attendees were treated to an evening of entertainment, glamour, and excitement, and it was clear that everyone had a wonderful time. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the Nigerian film industry and eagerly anticipate the next big event.

#moviepremiere #movies #nollywood #TyroneMoviePremiere

Ondo Assembly confirms Akeredolu’s medical leave letter

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Ondo Assembly confirms Akeredolu’s medical leave letter

The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of a letter for medical leave from Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, explained that the governor asked for 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad starting from June 7 to July 6.

According to the letter, the speaker said the leave will be extended to July 6 due to the public holidays on June 12(Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir on June 28 and June 29.

He explained that the governor had stated in the letter that his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would act as acting governor for the period he will be away.

The speaker, who described the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of the rule of law, wished him a speedy recovery and a joyful vacation.

Cook-a-thon: Guinness World Records announces new record holder, Hilda Baci

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Cook-a-thon: Guinness World Records announces new record holder, Hilda Baci

Guinness World Records on Tuesday announced Hilda Baci the new record holder for the longest cooking by an individual.

The GWR in a statement on its website, said, “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.”

The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.

Cook-a-thon: Man Offers Chef Damilola Two Weeks Cook Tour In US

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Cook-a-thon: Man Offers Chef Damilola Two Weeks Cook Tour In US

A man identified as Ayodeji Arojo has offered chef Damilola Adeparusi, who is attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual with a 120-hour cooking marathon, a two-week cooking tour in the United States.

Arojo announced this in a post shared on his Facebook account on Monday.

He shared pictures of the chef from the marathon cooking and wrote, “Chef Dammy will be invited for a 2-week cook tour in the United States. I can’t wait for her to start the process! Yayyyyyyy”

7 facts about the Student Loan Act

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7 facts about the Student Loan Act

The Student Loan Bill was proposed by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and it was passed by the lawmakers in late May 2023.

In November 2022, Gbajabiamila urged the Education Bank to provide interest-free loans to students in tertiary institutions in order to make funding education at that level more accessible to all.

He made the remarks while delivering the 52nd convocation address at the University of Lagos.

The topic of the presentation was “Building Back Better: Creating a New Framework for Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the Twenty-First Century.” In this regard, he stated that he has supported a bill in the National Assembly named Student Loans (Access to Higher Education Bill).

As a lawmaker and politician, he remarked that one of the most common requests he always heard was money for tertiary education, as the future of talented kids could be jeopardised.

“The bill proposes to provide students with interest-free loans.”

Following the passage by the House and assent by President Tinubu, here are seven things to know about the Student Loan Act:

1. The new act will establish the Nigerian Education Bank, which will supervise, coordinate, administer and monitor the management of student loans in Nigeria.

2. Applicants will go through screening to determine whether they meet the requirements for the loan.

3. Students in all the higher institutions are eligible for the loan.

4. It provides funds for all education-related matters, including textbooks, and research.

5. It is only accessible to students studying in Nigeria.

6. There will be jail terms for student loan defaulters.

7. The repayment of the loan will begin two years after the National Youth Service Corps Scheme is completed.

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