Optic Nerve: millions of Yahoo webcam images intercepted by GCHQ

The GCHQ program saved one image every five minutes from the users' feeds. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Britain's surveillance agency GCHQ, with aid from the US National Security Agency, intercepted and stored the webcam images of millions of internet users not suspected of wrongdoing, secret documents reveal.
GCHQ files dating between 2008 and 2010 explicitly state that a surveillance program codenamed Optic Nerve collected still images of Yahoo webcam chats in bulk and saved them to agency databases, regardless of whether individual users were an intelligence target or not.
In one six-month period in 2008 alone, the agency collected webcam imagery – including substantial quantities of sexually explicit communications – from more than 1.8 million Yahoo user accounts globally.
Yahoo reacted furiously to the webcam interception when approached by the Guardian. The company denied any prior knowledge of the program, accusing the agencies of "a whole new level of violation of our users' privacy".
GCHQ does not have the technical means to make sure no images of UK or US citizens are collected and stored by the system, and there are no restrictions under UK law to prevent Americans' images being accessed by British analysts without an individual warrant.
The documents also chronicle GCHQ's sustained struggle to keep the large store of sexually explicit imagery collected by Optic Nerve away from the eyes of its staff, though there is little discussion about the privacy implications of storing this material in the first place.

Gidiculture Festival releases star-studded lineup schedule

The organisers of the highly anticipated Gidiculture festival today released the performance schedule for its all star lineup, with the Original African music channel, Dstv’s Channel O announced as the official broadcast partner.

The star-studded line up of artistes which includes Davido, Wizkid, Oritse Femi, Ice Prince to name a few has grabbed the attention of festival lovers around the country. Continue...

The schedule which was released earlier today includes rising star Ayo Jay, Boj, Poe and Blink, who will all take the stage at this year’s event. “The Gidiculture festival prides itself on celebrating home grown talent whilst providing upcoming artistes the opportunity to perform alongside established talents” said Chin Okeke, Executive Producer, Gidi Culture Festival.

“Channel O is always striving to showcase and celebrate the best of the continent’s excellence in musical offering, and being part of this festival is testimony of our dedication to that,” says Head of Channel O Africa Leslie ‘Lee’ Kasumba. “Not only will we be flying the Channel O flag as supporters of this occasion, but we will also broadcast the whole festival on our platform at a later date,” she says.

“The road to Gidiculture festival has been a long one and Channel O has been with us through this journey, therefore the decision to work with Channel O was a natural one” added Okeke.

The Gidiculture festival which promises to be an exciting day out for revellers will now include a fully installed football court for fans of the popular sport. Sports lovers will be able to participate in mini tournaments on the day, where the match winner will go head to head with a celebrity team.

With many wondering how the organisers of the event have been able to pull together an undeniably exciting lineup, combined with a day of adrenaline filled activities, this is sure to be a memorable experience.

The Gidiculture festival is set to take place on Sunday 2nd March, 2014 at Eleguhsi beach. Tickets are available at selected retail outlets and online at wwwafritickets.com.

And of course, look out for the broadcast of the festival on the Original African music channel, DStv’s Channel O (Channel 320) on a date still to be announced.

To view the full lineup visit www.gidiculturefestival.com

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Unilever, Bovi go live on radio with “Wake Up to Lipton” Radio Show

Set to pave the way for a fun and happy early morning wake-up that will set the pace for an interesting day, Lipton, the leading tea brand from the stable of Unilever Nigeria has flagged off a 5-minutes radio show tagged, “Wake Up to Lipton” radio show.

Anchored by Nigeria’s renowned comedian BoviUgboma  popularly known as ‘BOVI’ the programme commenced airing on six different radio stations (Beat FM 99.9, Cool FM 96.9 (Lagos & Abuja), Inspiration FM 92.3, Rhythm FM, 97.3, ABS AM Radio Onitsha and Independent Radio Benin on Monday, February 3^rd, 2014. Continue....

Speaking at a press conference announcing the commencement of the radio show, the Category Manager, Tea & Spreads, Unilever Nigeria Plc. Vivian Ihaza, stated that the Wake Up to Lipton Radio Show is a 5 minute recorded radio show anchored by BOVI which allows consumers and listeners to the show to start their day right by listening to funny twists on popular phrases.

Conceived from a strong desire to help the Lipton Tea consumers and all listeners to the show kick-start their day in a mood that would help ensure a fun and brighter day, Ihaza also noted that the show “Is meant to make listeners laugh, raise their spirits and generally brighten up their day with the idea that if you start your day on a lighter happier note, it will have a positive effect on the rest of your day”.

The programme will air on Cool FM – Abujaon Mondays by 6.20am, Rhythm FM                 and Inspiration FM on Wednesdays 6.15am and 8.05am respectively while it will air on Cool FM on Thursday by 6.15am, Beat FM and ABS, Onitsha on Fridays by    8am and 9.45am respectively while listeners in Benin and its environs will have the program on Independent Radio, Benin every Saturday by 8am.

Lipton Tea over the years has remained a dominant market leading brand in Nigeria beating its closest competitor by a wide margin. This has been built through the innovation of channels that facilitates strong relationship with its consumers.The radio show will also be extended to the Lipton Nigeria Facebook page- www.facebook.com/Liptonnigeria.

President Jonathan suspends CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

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Having taken special notice of reports of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, which indicate clearly that Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline;

Being also deeply concerned about far-reaching irregularities under Mallam Sanusi’s watch which have distracted the Central Bank away from the pursuit and achievement of its statutory mandate; and  

Acting Governor, Dr Sarah Alade

Being determined to urgently re-position the Central Bank of Nigeria for greater efficiency, respect for due process and accountability, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has ordered the immediate suspension of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the Office of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.  

President Jonathan has further ordered that Mallam Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of  the CBN.

The President expects that as Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Alade will focus on the core mandate of the Bank and conduct its affairs with greater professionalism, prudence and propriety to restore domestic and international confidence in the country’s apex bank.

The Federal Government of Nigeria reassures all stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial and monetary system that this decision has been taken in absolute good faith, in the overall interest of the Nigerian economy and in accordance with our laws and due process.  

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

February 20, 2014

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