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NPC Foils Attempt to Hack Recruitment Portal in Anambra
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra yesterday said it foiled attempted hacking of its online recruitment portal by unqualified candidates in the ongoing trial census in the state.
The Commissioner representing Anambra at the NPC, Mr. Chidi Ezeoke, made the disclosure at a news conference in Awka.
The event was to give update on the Trial Population and Housing Census in the seven towns of Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
Ezeoke said that the commission had established a fully digitalised online geo-fenced portal to recruit personnel from the selected communities across the country, where the exercise would be conducted.
He said that the commission was committed to correcting any detected anomaly, to ensure an accurate and reliable census in 2023.
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“The essence of the trial census is to correct some anomalies. We want to ensure we organise a process that is hitch-free.
“If hackers were not able to succeed in this, we want to ensure and assure that it will be difficult for them to hack during the 2023 census.
“I’m almost certain that the attempt to a large extent, was foiled. But when you are trying out something new, it will be very difficult to prevent people from trying their hands to short-circuit or bypass your efforts, ” he said
He said census was capital intensive, adding that funding would not constitute a barrier towards achieving a hitch-free exercise.
“Government is always assisted by foreign donor agencies because everyone, including international organisations, wants to get exact, accurate and reliable figures from Nigeria.
” It is always embarrassing when you want to quote Nigeria’s population and you say ‘about’. So, the donors also want to be part of the process,” he added.
Also, Dr Joachim Ulasi, NPC State Director, refuted alleged substitution of recruited officers for the exercise, saying the only ones dropped were those absent during the 12-day training.
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Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant in Zamfara
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant in Zamfara
In a video, a servant of the Emir of Zamfara named Alhaji Buhari (Shamaki) has pleaded to the monarch to intercede in their release.
Last week, bandits raided the palace of Zurmi’s Emir, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Bunu, killing three persons and abducting some local inhabitants.
According to locals, the bandits raided the town at 10 p.m. on Wednesday and targeted the mansion of Nasarawa State’s former Military Administrator, Colonel Bala Muhammad Mande (rtd).
The Emir was, however, whisked away by the security agents to Gusau.
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In the video, the abducted men were seen with eyes blocked with pieces of cloths while being surrounded by armed bandits, while one of them (Shamaki) urged the Emir to show compassion and aid in their release.
Invoking the name of Allah for mercy and support, he said they are over 600 individuals in dire need for assistance to go back and continue providing food for their families.
He said: “We are calling on the Emir of Zamfara to have sympathy for us, in the name of Allah, and help our release. In the name of Allah, the Emir should have sympathy for us.
“We are just looking for what to eat and feed their families. Even if one has nothing, waking up with something to eat and feed his family is enough. I am your Shamaki, Alhaji Buhari. Please and please, Your Highness, help us your people who are in extreme need for your help. We are over 600 in the bush.”
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant in Zamfara
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Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
The National Industrial Court has withdrawn from a case involving Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, Board of Trustees chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa’s ambition to return as president of the union over lack of jurisdiction.
The industrial court’s decision was made to avoid conflict with the Court of Appeal, where the matter is already being heard.
Before the NIC announced its decision to hands-off the case, the defendants’ counsel, Mr. O.I. Olorundare SAN, had informed the court that the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, and that the industrial court could not continue to adjudicate on the same matter.
The counsel cited authorities to support his claim, adding that the National Industrial Court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the Court of Appeal.
The presiding judge, O.O. Oyewunmi, struck out the case, stating that the Appeal Court had taken over the matter and that the Industrial Court must respect the hierarchy of courts.
Alhaji Yasin and six others took the case to the Appeal Court, challenging the decision of the industrial court recognising a delegates’ conference held on May 24, 2023, where Baruwa was proclaimed as President of the union for a second term in office.
With the latest NIC judgement, both parties will now proceed to defend their positions at the Court of Appeal and await the final judgement.
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Inspector arrested with snatched car
Inspector arrested with snatched car
A Police Inspector, Nkwa Nnamdi, attached to 23 Police Mobile Force, Keffi, Lagos State, has been arrested and detained for being in possession of a car snatched at gunpoint.
This was after an unregistered Toyota Camry saloon car snatched at gunpoint was found in his possession.
Incidentally, the car was reported stolen by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, M. Alamutu, attached to 2 PMF, Keffi, Lagos State.
The car belonged to Alamutu’s younger brother, Daniel Ayomide, and was snatched at gunpoint on April 22.
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When Inspector Nnamdi was questioned on how he got the car, he claimed that the vehicle was handed over to him by a man he simply identified as Evans at Eternal Filling Station, Iju Road, Lagos State for him to drive the vehicle to Benin in Edo State.
A Situation Report stated: “On 23rd of April at about 4pm, an information was received from ASP Alamutu attached to 2PMF Keffi Lagos, that his younger brother namely, Daniel Ayomide unregistered Toyota Camry s/car white colour was stolen on gun point on the 22rd of April 2024 at about 8:30pm, was sighted along Iju road.”
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