The Government of Equatorial Guinea has restricted its citizens from downloading and sharing multimedia files using mobile data on WhatsApp.....Read Full Article>>
This decision was followed by the guidelines that the country’s government gave to telecommunications operators when it urged them to implement measures to restrict access to inappropriate content.
The country’s Director General, National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga, was enmeshed in a sex scandal involving the wives of notable people.
The scandal emerged in the course of a fraud investigation against the 54-year-old Economist which resulted in the search of his house and office on impromptu notice by ANIF officials who came across several CDs that later revealed his sexcapades with different married women.
The over 400 videos reportedly include encounters with high-profile individuals, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea, the Director General of Police’s wife, and about 20 of the country’s ministers’ wives, among others.
The footage, discovered in his office, was said to have been recorded with consent and has since been leaked online, causing a media uproar.
However, in a new development on Tuesday, a local news platform, Ahora EG, reported that the citizens have been lamenting their inability to share photos, videos, and audio when using a mobile data connection, leading users to rely exclusively on WiFi networks to share such content.
Speaking with a source, the platform quoted a source as saying, “Should an entire country pay for the actions of a few? The likely decision to restrict access to essential communication functions seems disproportionate and punitive, affecting thousands of users of these platforms who, in addition to serving them for entertainment, also use them for their work and/or educational activities.
“In a world where digitalisation is becoming more and more important, should we shut down our platforms and paralyse our activities due to the actions of a few? Currently, users are forced to rely exclusively on WiFi connections, which not only limits their ability to communicate but also interferes with their daily activities.
“This situation has generated a heated debate among the population, where many believe that the measure seems to be more focused on controlling than facilitating communication,” the report added.
Ahora EG also quoted another querying, “Is it really fair that everyone should suffer the consequences of the actions of a few? The authorities have not yet provided any explanation for the reasons behind this restriction, as well as the duration of the same. At a time when information and communication are more vital than ever, the lack of transparency only aggravates citizens’ concerns.”
Earlier, the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, Teddy Nguema, announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all state body offices.
This sweeping measure is part of an ongoing effort to ensure strict adherence to public service laws and combat misconduct among officials.
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Massive Blow to Ondo PDP as Top Strategist, Omotere Benson Adeola Joins APC, Led by Influence of Aiyedatiwa’s SSA, Olaolu Kelvin Solomon
Massive Blow to Ondo PDP as Top Strategist, Omotere Benson Adeola Joins APC, Led by Influence of Aiyedatiwa’s SSA, Olaolu Kelvin Solomon....Read Full Article>>
In a major setback for the Ondo PDP, Omotere Benson a respected political strategist and former Senior Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Governor Segun Mimiko has defected to the APC. His decision to join the APC was inspired by the visionary leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and, significantly, the grassroots influence of his Senior Special Assistant, Olaolu Kelvin Solomon. Adding to the impact, Hon. Kevin Solomon also facilitated the defection of an additional 50 PDP members, all following Benson’s lead in pledging allegiance to the APC.
This wave of defections, spearheaded by Benson and supported by over a fifty committed members, is a substantial blow to the PDP’s presence in Ward 1, Afo, Ose Local Government. Benson’s reputation as a unifying force and advocate for community-driven change has long made him a trusted figure. His switch to the APC alongside other members signals a growing alignment with the party’s progressive goals for Ondo State.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to impactful governance, backed by Olaolu Solomon’s tireless engagement with our communities, has shown that APC is committed to real progress,” Benson stated. “I am honored to join this mission and bring renewed energy to our shared goals for Ose and beyond.”
Olaolu Kelvin Solomon’s role in facilitating the defections has only reinforced his reputation as a people-centered leader and a key figure in Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration. Hon. Kevin Solomon has been active in engaging local communities, earning trust through his hands-on approach and programs tailored to Ondo’s unique needs. His influence played a crucial part in not only Benson’s decision but also in encouraging others to join the APC which is a powerful endorsement of the party’s vision.
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This coordinated defection underscores the APC’s growing appeal across Ondo’s political landscape, uniting leaders and citizens alike under a mission of empowerment, accountability, and sustainable development. The wave of support led by Omotere Benson and Olaolu Kevin Solomon strengthens the APC’s coalition, emphasizing its commitment to transforming Ondo through people driven leadership and development.
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_Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Students Affairs,_
_Ondo State Government_
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Governor suspends all non-statutory deductions from workers’ salaries
Governor suspends all non-statutory deductions from workers’ salaries....Read Full Article>>
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has banned all non-statutory deductions, notably cooperative associations and commodity vendors deductions.
This is contained in a statement by the spokesman for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Wednesday in Gusau, the state capital.
Idris said that the order is aimed at banning all non-statutory deductions made through the Zamfara State Government payroll.
“In his resolve to sanitize the Zamfara State Payroll system for more efficient management of state civil servants’ remuneration currently inundated with a lot of unauthorized and illegal deductions, Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered an immediate halt to all Non Statutory deductions from workers’ salaries.
“The decision was made due to numerous complaints about deductions from workers’ salaries, some of which were used to facilitate an illegal surcharge of the workers in the name of cooperatives & commodity loan repayments.
“Governor Lawal has instructed the Commissioner of Finance to stop all of such deductions from workers’ salaries and to communicate the same information to all cooperative societies & other Commodity Vendors,” the statement read.
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Governor gifts N100k, smartphones each to 39 released minors, reunites them with families
Thirty-nine children from Kaduna State, previously detained by the Federal Government, were reunited with their families on Wednesday.....Read Full Article>>
In a brief ceremony at the “Children’s Homes” along Katuru Road in Kaduna, each child received N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone from the state government.
Governor Uba Sani pledged to support the children as they reintegrate into society, vowing to provide rehabilitation and empowerment opportunities to encourage them to become responsible, law-abiding citizens.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, mentioned that the governor instructed him to collect credentials from those who had completed their tertiary education. “The Governor promised that some of them will receive start-up capital for trading, others will receive skills training, and some will be offered employment,” Meyere said.
The government will monitor the conduct of each child, extending these benefits based on good behavior. Contact details, including addresses, phone numbers, and next-of-kin information, were recorded for easy tracking and follow-up.
Upon release, each child underwent a medical examination and received psycho-social counseling, focusing on personal development and community contribution. Religious leaders from both Islamic and Christian communities also counseled the children, emphasizing the importance of faith and the dangers of negative influences.
Meyere explained that the children were provided with phones, as they had lost theirs during detention, and that “the Governor graciously granted each of them N100,000 as a measure of goodwill.”
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