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NGO Trains Female Journalists on Digital Safety

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Maryam Muhammad Bawa

The Centre for Information Technology and Development CITAD, has trained more than a dozen female journalists from five Northern States of Bauchi, Kano, Gombe, Adamawa and Kaduna on how to stay safe online.

Nigerian Tracker reports that the training which took place in Gombe state is aimed at identifying threats and protecting the image of female journalists on the digital space.

The Campaigns and Communication Officer of CITAD, Ali Sabo stated this during the training program tagged “KeepingOurFemaleJournalistsSafeOnline’’.
He said that one of the objectives of the training is to raise awareness about safety and online privacy for women journalists and to also initiate them to join in the campaign.

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“This will go a long way in making female journalists appreciate the need to protect their privacy as a critical component of their digital rights online’’. He added.

Speaking at the event, a lecturer from the Software Engineering Department, Bayero University Kano Dr. Sanah Abdullahi Mu’az, said that technology has proven to be a fundamental factor to the socio-economic development of any nation and female journalists are important actors in that development.

Dr. Sanah added that women are regular targets when it comes to online harassments and cyber bullying which holds them back from exploring lots of digital opportunities.

“Neglecting to give women safety to these tools not only deprives them and their families of income, it also reduces the skill levels of the nation; it holds back the potential for economic growth.’’

After taking the participants through ‘Privacy Online and its Protection, Incognito Browsing and Personal Metadata and its Management, the Technical Officer of CITAD, Kamaludeen Umar said that Data Privacy and Protection is very important as everyone using the internet is prone to attacks.

“the unfortunate reality is that there are many people who have had bad things happen to them over the internet because they do not take online safety very seriously. This training therefore is just the beginning of our mission to see that that female journalists across Northern Nigeria are equipped with the necessary digital knowledge to have online freedom to carry out their activities”.

He added that in cases of online harassments, attacks and cyber bullying, CITAD together with some other Organizations like Kano Leads have their doors open to seek for justice for victims.

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

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He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

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It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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