Abuja Media Circle

 Global energy executive and former presidential candidate in 2019, Mr.Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has stressed the importance of cyber security in the Nigeria’s competitive cyber market, insisting that the country could play a more strategic role in the cyber space within the next 10 years. In a keynote address he delivered during a book launch titled: ‘Nigeria: Cyberpower and National Security’, written by Professor Dare Ogunlana of the University of Texas, United States of America, at the weekend, Olawepo-Hashim said the book would not have come at a better time than now, as Nigeria faces multifarious problems of insecurity. According to him, “I am delighted to present the keynote address at the presentation of this very important book titled: ‘Nigeria: Cyberpower and National Security’. “Nigeria may have quietly emerged as a cyber-power unsung, unknown and unnoticed by many.” He explained that the country is now home to the sixth largest users of the internet in the world. The energ...

  It’s the 26th wedding anniversary of the Adeferasins! And the man of God, who founded House on the Rock churches, took to social media to shower praises on his wife as they mark another grace in marriage. He wrote on Instagram; ”Dear Ifeanyi, “Through many dangers, toils and snares, we have already come” ‘‘Twas Grace that brought us safe thus far and Grace will lead us on” “His promises are good to us, His words our hopes secured.” Thank you for being the gracious heart that you are, …the steadfast rock, …the loving wife, …the consummate mother to our family and fold. Thank you for being the firm and steadfast friend through thick and thin; …the faithful intercessor when things seemed dim …the unflinching lover of my soul and the oft wind in my sails, …still waters and calming seas beside which I have reposed my laboured limbs and where my wearied soul found rest when each day & its duty was done. Through the days, through the weeks, through the months, through the years, the...

Former Ondo Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has debunked rumours that he planned defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC). The ex-governor said he is least concerned about partisan politics now and more concerned about how to rescue the nation from insecurity challenges it currently faces. He said this in a statement on Thursday signed by his Special Assistant on Media, John Paul Akinduro. He said he remains in the Zenith Labour Party(ZLP). Mimiko said he has been in Abuja in the last one week to attend events including the meeting of some NGOs with ethnic-nationality leaders who showed concerned about the deepening insecurity in the land. “In a situation where the nation is tottering on the precipice as a result of widespread insecurity, he was more concerned about how to pull the nation back from the brinks, and not some rumoured defection into another party. “Dr. Mimiko has been in Abuja in the past one week or so, to attend some events, including the meeting of some NGOs...

 .  For anyone who has been following the so-called political career of Dino Melaye since the days of his comic and childish drama at the House of Representative and then the Senate, Dino Melaye's way of life won't be surprising to such individual anymore. This was part of the reactions expressed by the Director General of Afenifere For Collective Transformation, Prince Tolu Ajayi whom in a press release charged Nigerians to disregard any distraction from Dino Melaye towards the aspiration of Governor Yahaya Bello as president come 2023. According to Prince Tolu Ajayi, Dino Melaye was a legislator who could not point at any meaningful project he embarked on either completed or uncompleted in his senatorial district throughout his four years as a senator. He has failed woefully to bring meaningful development and growth to his people in Kogi West Senatorial Distract leaving a vacuum of leadership in the senatorial district. He's four years as a senator was a waste and total ...

  Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, netted the only goal for Barcelona, as they lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. The Spanish qualified for the semi-final however, as they had won 3-0 in the first leg. Oshoala was making her seventh appearance in the European competition. She started the encounter along with Caroline Graham Hansen and Mariona Caldentey in the attack for Lluis Cortes’ team. City opened scoring through Janine Beckie in the 20th minute. After the restart, Caldentey brilliantly set up Oshoala, who made no mistake to fire past Lucy Bronze and Robuck in the 59th minute. Samantha Mewis converted from the penalty spot for secure victory for City on the day.

  Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has described the state as the most peaceful, not only in the north but in the entire country despite the spate of insecurity bedevilling Nigeria as many people have currently relocated to the state as a result. This was just as Ganduje explained that the state is a commercial-friendly state that attracts investors from different parts of the world thereby giving job opportunity to the populace. Speaking on behalf of Governor Ganduje, the Special Adviser to the governor on Rural Development, Dr Ibrahim Gaya on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of Domino Pizza in Kano, assured the company that they will not regret coming to Kano. He said: “No one will entertain any fear coming to do business in Kano because of the friendly nature of the people who don’t discriminate.” Ganduje further explained that the state is a commercial-friendly state that attracts investors from different parts of the world thereby giving job opportunity to the populace. ...

It was a memorable and eventful day on Sunday 14th, 2021 in Lagos state when young political titans across the southwest and Kogi state under the ages of AFENIFERE FOR COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION stormed the state in an extraordinary pre-benefit conference to map out mobilisation and canvassing strategies for the emergence of Governor Yahaya Bello as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2023. The pre-benefit conference was hosted by Lagos state Coordinator of the group, Engr. Pius Akinsanya under the leadership of the Director General, Prince Tolu Ajayi. Also in attendance were the Chief of Staff to the DG Comrade Adeola Alao, the Chief Press Secretary to the DG Comrade Salami Taiwo Ramon, Ogun State Coordinator Comrade Surajudeen Momoh, Engr. Adeniyi Adebote S.A. New Media, Woman Leader Madam Doris Parakoyi, Youth Leader Princess Oyedoyin Adebanjo, Kogi state Coordinator Comrade Chinga Emmanuel among other prominent members from Kogi state and across the southwest. The Dire...