Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Privacy Policies

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to All Our Apps and Websites (“We”, “Us”, or “Our”). The collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information gathered through our websites (hereinafter “Web sites” or “Sites”) and through mobile applications (hereinafter “Apps”) is defined under the terms of this policy. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of information it collects through its Web sites and Apps. Please read the following carefully. Your use of the Web sites and Apps is governed by this Privacy Policy, along with our Terms of Service.

PERSONAL INFORMATION – NO COLLECTION, USE, OR DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION

“Personal Information” refers to information that identifies you individually, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, financial account number, social security number, or driver’s license number. Currently, Web sites and Apps do not collect Personal Information.
We collect Non-Personal Information, which, alone, cannot be used to identify you. Examples of Non-Personal Information include page views, unique views, average time on the Web site or using Apps, browsers, and operating systems.
Non-Personal Information is passively collected, which means that it is collected without you having to do anything, using the following tracking technologies:

Cookies

“Cookies” are small text files that are placed on your browser, either for the duration of your Web site session (called “session” cookies) or more permanently (called “persistent” cookies). Anonymous identifiers are sometimes used in place of cookies on mobile devices which may not support cookie technology.
You may opt to enable a feature on your browser that will erase cookies, block all cookies, or warn you before cookies are stored or exchanged. Please be aware, however, that some parts of the Web sites may no longer function properly if cookies are disabled.

Pixel Tags/Web Beacons and Web Logs

Pixel tags, also known as web beacons, function similarly to cookies. A pixel tag is an invisible, one pixel-sized piece of code which transmits certain information to Our servers. They are placed on key pages, tools, and areas of the Web sites and Apps. When a visitor requests, visits, and/or clicks on anything that includes a pixel tag, the information about the visitor’s action is recorded in a web log.

We will use your Non-Personal Information in one or more of the following ways:

To fulfill a request or provide you with services;
In the aggregate to help us evaluate and modify existing services and to help us develop additional services that are likely to be of interest to our users;
As necessary for the Web sites or Apps to function properly;
To understand how people are using the Web sites or Apps;
To improve user experience;
To recognize repeat visitors and facilitate ongoing access to the Web sites or Apps.

MOBILE APPS

When you download or purchase an App you do so through a third party mobile application online store. You may be required to register with the mobile app store and be logged on before you can download or purchase an App. When downloading an App the app provider will typically collect certain device and app-related information.
Our Apps sometimes send push notifications, or notices of interest sent out to in the absence of a specific request, to your mobile device. In the event a Our Apps uses push notifications, you are provided an opportunity to opt into receiving those push notifications. If you decline to accept push notifications, you will not receive push notifications, which means you may not receive the most current updates and features of the App.
Our Apps will collect precise information about the location of your mobile device, but you can opt-out by changing the settings on your mobile device. If you decline to share your location with the App, you may not receive the most accurate recommendations.
Our Apps do not collect the unique identification number assigned to your device by your operating system (sometimes called a UDID), or your contact list or address book, and do not collect any information on the contacts stored in your mobile device. This information will only be collected if it is necessary for the functioning of an App and will be disclosed to you prior to downloading the App.
You have the right of election when it comes to how Apps function on your mobile device. You may be able to:

manage push notifications by using your built-in mobile device settings and controls;
manage location information by using your built-in mobile device settings and controls;
manage/restrict in-app purchases by using your built-in mobile device settings and controls;
block navigation to the web by turning off network access on the device or turning off the browser.

Access to or availability of controls may vary depending on your device.

Social Network Log-In

You may use your Facebook log-in details to log-in to Our Apps. Facebook will share with Us, based on the Facebook privacy policy, the information available on your Facebook account, including, without limitation, your profile information, friends’ names, photos, privacy settings and certain other information that will be explained to you (and authorized by you) during the App’s log-in process. Please refer to the Facebook privacy policy and your privacy settings for more information. If you do not consent to this sharing, please do not log-in through Facebook.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Web sites and Apps offered are not directed at children who are under 18 years of age. It is Our policy to require that individuals using the Web sites or downloading the App be 18 years of age or older.

DO NOT TRACK AND ONLINE BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

DoubleClick DART Cookie
.:: Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on 9jatown.com.
.:: Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to 9jatown.com and other sites on the Internet.
.:: Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL – http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our advertising partners include ….
Google Adsense (Admob for our related Apps)
Facebook Audience Network
Amazon Associates. and More
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on Our Apps and websites send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

We have no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. Our privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.
If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

Our Web sites and Apps may contain links to other websites and services. Any information that you provide on or to a third-party website or service is provided directly to the owner of the website or service and is subject to that party’s privacy policy. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to such websites or services and we’re not responsible for the content, privacy or security practices and policies of those websites or services. To protect your information, we recommend that you carefully review the privacy policies of other websites and services that you access.

SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect the information that we collect from or about you from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Please be aware, however, that no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information.

CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY AND QUESTIONS

We reserves the right to modify, add or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at its sole discretion. If we decide to change this Privacy Policy, we will post those changes at this Site. Continued use of our Sites following any changes in our Privacy Policy indicates your consent to the use of newly submitted information in accordance with the amended Privacy Policy.

Monday, July 2, 2018

Dasuki

Abuja – The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday fixed July 3 to rule on an application filed by Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, seeking to reopen his case.

It will be recalled that the court had closed the defence of Metuh on May 25, following an application by the prosecuting counsel, Mr Sylvanus Tahir.

Tahir had asked the court to close Metuh’s case as both he and his counsel were absent in court and no reason given for their absence.

The judge, Justice Okon Abang, closed the case on the ground that Metuh’s absence in court could only mean he had abandoned his defence.

He also said that the absence of Metuh’s counsel in court showed lack of interest in the defence of his client.

At the resumed hearing, the lead counsel for Metuh, Mr Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), prayed the court to reopen the case to allow Metuh and the two remaining witnesses to testify.

“The court had made it clear that it is only upon the 1st defendant’s testimony and explaining what he did upon receipt of the sum of N400 million, the subject matter of the charge, that the court may determine whether or not he knows or ought to have known that the sum was a product of an unlawful act.”

Ikpeazu further told the court that he was absent in court on May 25 due to his indisposition and that he had not applied to be discharged from the matter.

He also brought to the attention of the court, where he averred that he had undertaken to personally conduct the evidence and to seek no adjournment until the termination of the case.

The counsel also told the court that the absence of Metuh’s team of lawyers in court on May 25 was not to disrespect the judge or the court since a lawyer was sent to inform the court of their absence.

He expressed regrets that the lawyer acted irresponsibly by failing to deliver the information to the court or inform his superiors of his inability to deliver same on the ground that he took ill.

Ikpeazu told the court that the lawyer had since been placed on a 30-day suspension by his superiors for his action, adding that the suspension letter was attached to the application.

“It is not judicial for a counsel who was sent to court to claim that he took ill and without notifying anyone so that an alternative remedy may be sought.

“In a situation like this, the court will dispassionately view the right of the defendant to defend himself and accord the defendant a fair trial.”

He urged the court to give adequate consideration to the fact that the affidavit explained the reason for the counsel’s absence in court on the said day.

The prosecuting counsel, Mr Sylvanus Tahir , asked the court to view the application as analogous to the story of the prodigal son in the Holy Bible.

“We looked at the entire circumstances of the case particularly that it is a criminal trial and the fact that the court has toiled for over two years adjudicating on this matter.

“Having in mind provisions of Section 36 of the constitution which deals with fair hearing, we thought it wise not to oppose the application.

“We decided to view the case as analogous to the story of the prodigal son as recorded in the Holy Bible. I think the defence has realised that they have offended the father unjustly and have come back in repentance,” Tahir said.

Justice Abang adjourned the matter until July 3 to rule on the application.

The judge also said that the outcome of the ruling would determine whether or not the second defendant would be called upon to open his case.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Metuh was present in court.(NAN)

Top News

ABUJA – THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, Monday met with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo behind closed-doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting came on the heels of the protests in Maiduguri, Borno State, by some policemen over the alleged non-payment of their allowances.

He was seen leaving the Villa at about 2pm, but it was not clear if the IGP was summoned in respect of the Police protest or he decided on his own to brief Osinbajo of the development.

The meeting held inside the Vice-President’s office at a time President Muhammadu Buhari was attending the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Mauritania.

Idris did not speak with journalists at the end of the meeting.

The Presidency was yet to officially react in to tho development as at press time.