Thursday, 02 April 2026

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A highly successful and award–winning British Chevening Scholar, Poet, Editor, Columnist, Communications Consultant, Author, Commentator on national and international issues, Environmental and Publishing Consultant, with expertise in Conflict Management, Public Surveillance, Media, Business Management and Administration, General Marketing, Market Research, Sales, Advertising and Public Relations.

John Odey Aduma, British Chevening Scholar, Author of The Diamonds Are Here, Lord Rumens (ed.), Be A Beacon of Hope: A Message to Young Britain (soon to be released to the global public by Austin Macauley Publishers, United Kingdom), and a renowned environmental journalist was born on December 13, 1963 at Okpoma, Yala in Ogoja, Cross River State of Nigeria. He was educated variously at Christ the King’s School, Okpoma, 1969-1970; St. Mel’s Primary School, Woleche-Ebo, 1971; St. Gabriel’s Primary School, Ebo-Ipuole, 1972-1974; Christian Vocational Commercial School, Okuku, Ogoja, 1975; Faith Institute of Stenography, Shogunle, Lagos, 1976; Aladura Comprehensive High School, Anthony Village, Lagos, 1977-1982; University of Ibadan, Department of Adult Education, 1983-1984; Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985-1989, where he graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in English Studies; University of Lagos, 1991-1992, where he worked for and obtained an M.A. in English; and at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, 1994, where he took a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism; City University, London, United Kingdom, 2003 - 2004, where he was a British Chevening Scholar and studied for his M.A. in  International Journalism with specialism in Environment; City Business College, London, 2005-2006 for a  Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, but completed only the taught course; Voice Coaching, CSV Media, London, 2006; Radio Production, CSV Media, London, 2006 and the City and Guilds Certificate in Conflict Management. 2006.

Nigeria Watch International
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ImmuniWeb becomes a strategic cybersecurity partner of the ITU to jointly promote global cybersecurity awareness and build cyber-resilience capabilities around the globe.

Geneva, Switzerland: Web security company ImmuniWeb joins the list of cybersecurity leaders, intergovernmental and international organizations that represent key partners of the ITU. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations (UN) specialized agency for information and communication technologies. Its cybersecurity programs and initiatives provide 193 Member States with actionable opportunities and powerful instruments to enhance their national cybersecurity capacity and reinforce cyber-resilience, to build sustainable, trusted and safe digital ecosystems for their citizens. In addition to shaping national cybersecurity strategies and setting foundational frameworks for the creation of national cyber-resilience capacities, the ITU is actively pursuing such socially important goals in cyberspace as child protection and empowering women in cybersecurity through building mentorship programs.

InfoSecurity
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BOSTON: Tufin has announced the release of the Tufin Security Policy Builder (SPB) App, the latest addition to the Tufin Marketplace. The new app automates the design of corporate security access policies across the hybrid environment, reducing the complexity and time it takes to create security policies from months to days. The Security Policy Builder App is now available on the Tufin Marketplace to Tufin customers.

Industry News
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Expansion into capital follows successful COP26 engagement with Police Scotland

(Left to Right) Chief Executive Steve Rick, and Strategic Account Manager for Scotland, Scott McMillan

Forensic Analytics, the leading provider of innovative digital forensic solutions to UK police forces, has opened a new office in Scotland.

Located in Edinburgh’s George Street, it is the first office that Forensic Analytics has opened outside of its headquarters in Hertfordshire and comes after securing a £4.5m investment from Mercia Asset Management PLC (Mercia).

Intelligence and Policing
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  1. Egress’ cybersecurity experts share their predictions for 2022
  2. Beyond Identity Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
  3. Power For Defense Technologies Co as Saudi Arabian company signs agreement with Indian Defense PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
  4. Royal Navy supports international research into Polar penguin population
  5. 60% of UK workers affected by some kind of cyberattack, but only 10% consider it their problem, shows Armis research
  6. Blancco Wins SEAL Business Sustainability Award Blancco recognized for its contributions to decreasing the impact of the e-waste crisis with SEAL Sustainability Service Award AUSTIN and LONDON – December 22, 2021 – Blancco Technology Group (LO
  7. F-Secure researcher helps improve integrity of Ellume COVID-19 Home Test
  8. Beyond Identity Integrates With Microsoft Azure Active Directory SSO
  9. Account and password frustrations prompt two-thirds of shoppers to abandon their cart, study reveals
  10. Feedzai's market leadership endorsed with category recognition by leading analyst firms
  11. Glasswall Launches Premier Partner Program to Build Channel Ecosystem for File and Document Cybersecurity Solutions
  12. HOT NEW FIRE PROTECTIVE SAFE FROM BURG-WÄCHTER
  13. Putin, Permanently Keep Your Warriors on Ukraine Border
  14. National Nuclear Laboratory Improves Supplier Onboarding and Risk Management With Rizikon from Crossword Cybersecurity
  15. Total Economic Impact Study Finds ReliaQuest Delivers ROI of 350% and Reduces Likelihood of a Breach by 20%



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