The National Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has imposed a hefty fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violating its customers’ data privacy. This was announced by the NDPC’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, during a Validation Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive held on Wednesday in Abuja. Fidelity Bank was found to have breached the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, NDPR of 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection, NDP Act of 2023. The fine, which amounts to 0.1 percent of the bank’s annual gross revenue for 2023, is the largest ever issued by the NDPC.…
Author: Funke Busari
A former employee of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Adesuwa Ezenwa, has accused billionaire industrialist Oba Otudeko of massive fraud during his time as chairman of FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of the bank. Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s managing director/chief executive officer at the time, was also named in the allegations. Mrs Ezenwa, who the bank summarily dismissed in October 2016, has initiated legal action against First Bank at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Judicial Division, seeking redress for the termination of her appointment, which she said was done “without any reason whatsoever being offered.” The former…
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime. In a letter signed by one Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Muazu, Ajaero was ordered to appear before the Intelligence Response Team for interrogation on Tuesday by 10:00a.m.
kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has sought support for Qatar Charity to enhance its ongoing efforts in addressing critical social challenges particularly in the areas of water provision, housing, education, and women empowerment. The governor made the appeal during an official visit to Qatar Charity’s office in Abuja. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, the Governor emphasised the need for collaboration to expand the state’s clean water initiatives, noting that solar-powered boreholes have already been installed, with plans for more in the coming months. However, additional support is needed to…
A rival clash between cultists in Ogun State has led to the death of a suspected cultist. This was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command on Monday. Information from the command disclosed that a suspected member of the Aye confraternity, alias “Mosquito,” was said to have been killed in the clash leaving his left hand severed, removed and taken away. Speaking on the incident, Police Spokesperson, SP. Omolola Odutola, stated that police investigation had revealed that cultists were involved in a confrontation along Ijagun Road, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Upon receipt of the information via a phone call by a…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly and thoroughly investigate the spending of $1.5 billion World Bank loan obtained by the 36 states and Abuja for poverty reduction and social protection across the states.” SERAP said, “Suspected perpetrators of corruption and mismanagement should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence, and any proceeds of corruption should be fully recovered.” SERAP also urged him to “direct Mr Fagbemi and appropriate anti-corruption agencies…
The founder and Group Managing Director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has accused Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies of deliberately twisting the facts of their ongoing criminal prosecution over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. In a press statement issued by the media office of Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited, the organisation described the claims by Chief Ibeto and his companies that the alleged fraud case has been settled and that the money has been paid as a falsehood. It’s stated that the assertions are not only concocted but…
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has initiated an investigation into an incident involving a female traveler, Mrs. Favour Igiebor, who destroyed a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The Spokesperson to the Service Headquarters in Abuja, DCI Kenneth Udo, disclosed this information in a statement yesterday. This decision came after a video circulated on social media, showing a woman destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the airport. The Service identified the individual involved as Mrs. Favour Igiebor, holding passport number A11990869. In response to this incident, the Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has directed…
The media office of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has revealed an alleged scheme by certain individuals to frame him as a sponsor of the #EndBadGovernance protests. According to a statement issued by Ohiare Michael from the ex-governor’s media team, the plan is part of a broader effort to undermine Bello’s reputation and destabilise the nation. The statement firmly rejected any claims that Bello is involved in activities aimed at disrupting national peace and stability. It criticised Nigerian journalist Jackson Ude for spreading what it described as false accusations, emphasising that such claims are reckless and malicious. The media…
An elated Police Boss, CP Abiodun Alamutu, on Friday briefed journalists that Ogun Police Command operatives have recorded a breakthrough in arresting fleeing suspects in connection with alleged case of conspiracy, kidnapping, murder, attempted murder and armed robbery. The Ogun State Police Command had on 29th of July, 2024, paraded two suspects, who reportedly confessed to participating in various crimes in the state. The Police boss claimed that Chukwuma Bartholomew and Igwe Monday led operatives of the command to a forest in Ijebu-igbo where the remains of their victims were buried in a shallow grave. This time, the remaining five…