CYBERCRIME: NCC to regulate use of internet

OSOGBO —THE National Communications Commission, NCC, yesterday, pledged to establish mechanisms to control the use of internet to protect the nation’s cyberspace against attack.

The commission said the move is aimed at protecting children against dangerous online contents, ensure consumer privacy and data protection.

This was disclosed by the commission’s Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, at the 109th edition of Consumer Outreach Programme in Osogbo, Osun State.

Adedigba said: “Realising that liberalisation of the telecoms industry has led to an unprecedented increase in the usage of internet-based solutions and services, the Nigerian Communications Commission has initiated a process to establish an internet industry code of practice for internet service providers in the country.

“The internet code is a regulatory intervention expected to secure the country’s cyberspace against threats from cyber attackers and addressing issues such as online child protection, privacy and data protection among others.”

He added that while the commission is working on regulatory interventions to sanitize the cyberspace, telecoms play their role by reporting shortcomings to appropriate quarters.

In her opening remarks, the Director of Consumer Bureau, Mrs. Felicia Onwuegbuchulam urged consumers to note that as there is increase in the number “It is noteworthy that as the commission embarks on various initiatives to increase access to the internet for Nigerians for positive engagements, we are, nonetheless, conscious of dishonest individuals, who are bent on using the internet for illegal activities,” she said.

                               Source:The vanguard

NDDC: Ex-DIG, Ekpoudom disagrees with Niger Delta govs over appointments

UYO —Former Deputy Inspector General of Police, PrinceUdom Ekpoudom has disagreed with the governors of the Nigeria Delta region for opposing the appointment of board members of the Nigerian Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Ekpoudom who spoke with Vanguard , described the governors position as laughable, as according to him, the President has the right to make appointments just like the governors also do without seeking the opinion of the President.

“They should not take the President for a ride. They should concentrate in their states and do their own appointments the way they like and the President is not interfering,” he said.

He lauded the president for appointing Senator Godswill Akpabio as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, saying that the region will witness unprecedented development just like Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom transformed the state.

“Coming to Niger Delta issue, for him to have posted somebody like l Akpabio to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs shows that the man loves the region and wants her problems to be solved.

“This state was a backwater but Akpabio turned things around and put the state on the pedestal of development. He transformed the state. Look at the infrastructure development in the state. We believe that he will replicate what he did in the state in the Niger Delta,” he said.

Describing the appointments as well made, he suggested continued dialogue with the youths in the region to ensure fast pace development of the country.

Ekpoudom who lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel for the decision of the state government to shut down illegal schools in the state said, proper foundation was needed for the training of pupils and students to ensure that they do not engage in anti-social activities when they grow up.

“I want to commend the state government on the recent closure of illegal schools. I have to despite the fact that I am in the opposition party. One, if you do not give the children the proper foundation when they grow up, they will become problem for the state by engaging in anti-social vices.”

“Many schools in this state cannot be classified as schools because of poor and inadequate facilities and learning environment and they continue to impart wrong information in our kids. So, I commend the state government for closing these illegal schools,” he said.

He commended President Buhari for the steps taken so far to end the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, advising Nigerians living in the South African country to abide by the laws of the country.

                                            Source:The vanguard 

Abuja bureau chief’s car stolen outside bank premises

Car thieves have made away with a Toyota Camry with registration number Lagos LSR 355 AR, belonging to The PUNCH Abuja bureau chief , Olalekan Adetayo .

The silver car was stolen from First Bank premises in Central District Business , Abuja , on Thursday .

Items taken away along with the vehicle include an iPad, hair clippers, house keys , four shirts , documents and N5 , 000 cash.

Adetayo had parked in front of the bank’ s Coomasie House branch to withdraw some money from the Automated Teller Machine when the car stolen .

It was gathered that several cars belonging to customers had been stolen from the parking lot despite the presence of private security guards and policemen there .

A Police officer attached to the bank disclosed that a car was similarly taken away by thieves a few days ago .

Narrating his ordeal, Adetayo said , “ I parked the car in front of the First Bank and I went to the ATM gallery to carry out a transaction , but I observed that the machine was not functional, so I left .

“ When I got to the park, my car was nowhere to be found .

“ I initially thought it was towed away by the Federal Road Safety Corps officials, but checks at their car dump at Eagle Square indicated that they did not carry out a towing operation around the bank’ s premises . ”

The Federal Capital Territory Police spokesman , DSP Anjuguri Manzah , said the Police were investigating the theft .

        

                                           Source:The punch

Xenophobia: Gbajabiamila addresses World Press Conference on NASS lawns

Leke Baiyewu , Abuja

Femi Gbajabiamila , the Speaker of the House of Representatives is about to hold a world press conference on the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa .

For the first time , the Speaker would be addressing journalists on the lawns at the back of the National Assembly Complex much like the president of the United States does at the White House.

The Speaker had announced on his verified Twitter handle , @ femigbaja , on Tuesday that the lower chamber of the National Assembly might reconvene for a one - day session to address the attacks

                                              Source:The punch