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Officials contend Snowden disclosures, use of sophisticated encryption and messaging apps are making terrorists harder to track.The Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for the Paris attacks that killed 129 people — including one American college student, has the potential to dramatically alter U.S. intelligence assessments of the group’s capabilities to …

By Etcetera One of the identified problems of investigative hearings and oversight of the executive arm is the multiplicity of committees with overlapping jurisdiction on the same subject matter. This has led to a situation where more than one committee is handling the same subject matter. Invitations are sent to …

As the true extent of the Paris attacks becomes clear, we are reminded yet again how the internet – or more specifically, social media – is changing what it means to cope with disasters affecting people on a global scale. It may seem trivial to even care about social media …

Orijin, the iconic brand from the stables of Guinness Nigeria Plc has won the 2015 Advertisers Association of Nigeria’s (ADVAN) Brand of the Year Award> Since its introduction in 2013, Orijin has raised the bar, carting away various awards to the delight of its esteemed consumers. Portfolio Director, Larger and …

Tottenham have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Osimhen, 16, was the star of Nigeria’s recent Under-17 World Cup triumph, with the forward scoring ten goals in seven games at the tournament, including one in the final against Mali. Tottenham were reported to have opened …

Its a season of fines for companies that has been treating the laws of the country with contempt as the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has fined Guinness Nigeria Plc, N1 Billion for violating laid down rules. NAFDAC accused Guinness of allegedly revalidating expired products without …

By Tolulope Paul Ex-Sunderland and Ipswich goalkeeper Marton Fulop has died at the age of 32, after a bout with cancer. The former Hungary international had a tumour removed from his arm in 2013 but was cleared to continue his career. He played 47 times for the Black Cats between …

Already the world’s largest passenger plane, the new two-class Airbus A380 built for Emirates will hold the most seats ever, with 557 in economy (centre) and 58 in business (top left). Despite more seats being crammed on board, economy passengers will not lose any legroom as first class has been …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday charged the people of the State to be actively involved in the process of governance at the local level so as to bring about efficiency and participatory development. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Police College Ground, Ikeja at the 2015 Community …

Some of the 36 new ministers assumed duties few hours after they were inaugurated on Wednesday by President Muhammadu Buhari.The ministers were at their various ministries where they pledged to bring about ‘change’ promised by the ruling All Progressives Congress.The new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, assured …