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NIMC and the Corrupt Process of Obtaining a National Identity Number: Need to Reform Commission

24Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

NIMC and the Corrupt Process of Obtaining a National Identity Number: Need to Reform Commission

In 2017, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) was established by the NIMC Act No. 23 with the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria. The commission was tasked with the responsibility of registering persons covered by the Act, assign a unique National Identity Number (NIN) and issue General Multi-Purpose Cards (GMPC) to those captured The commission headed by Aliyu Aziz issues National e-ID card, verifies identity as well as harmonize and authenticates data. While the NIN can be assigned to every Nigerian and legal residents without age limitations, the National e-ID card can only be given to Nigerians and legal residents registered in the database who are 16 and above. For a commission that plays such a critica...

Lagos Health Commissioner, Abayomi Tests Positive for COVID-19

24Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Lagos Health Commissioner, Abayomi Tests Positive for COVID-19

Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health in Lagos State has been diagnosed of COVID-19. This was confirmed by commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso in a tweet on Twitter on Monday. Omotoso said, “Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus. Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures. “However, he is doing well with no symptoms. “Adhering to the protocol of the home-based strategy in Lagos State, the Honorable Commissioner will be isolating in his home for the next 14 days but will continue to discharge his duties both as the Deputy Inc...

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

24Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Armed Forces, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security, Videos

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that 21 of its members were killed in a violent clash with security operatives and 47 others arrested in Emene, Enugu State on Sunday. The Department of State Services (DSS) has also alleged that two of its operatives were killed by members of the IPOB. The claims were made by the IPOB and SSS in separate statements on Sunday. The clash left residents of the neighborhood gripped with fear as armed police officers and soldiers were deployed to ensure normalcy returns to the area. DSS: IPOB killed two of our operatives Department of State Services in a statement by Peter Afunanya, its spokesperson, accused the IPOB of attacking its patrol team in Emene, leading to the death of two of its personnel. Afunanya said, “The Serv...

Mali Coup: Jonathan Led ECOWAS Delegation Meet Coup Leaders as Talks Continue

23Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Mali, News

Mali Coup: Jonathan Led ECOWAS Delegation Meet Coup Leaders as Talks Continue

A meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation led by former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan with Mali's coup leaders ended barely after 20 minutes. The coup in Mali is celebrated by many Malian citizens though the international community has condemned the ouster of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita at a time when the country faces Islamist insurgency and months of mass protests. An ECOWAS delegation arrived in the capital, Bamako, for deliberations aimed at returning the country to civilian rule. Head of the delegation, Jonathan sounded optimistic of persuading the coup leaders ahead of a series of meetings with the mutineers and other groups. Jonathan in a chat with reporters said, “I believe at the end of the day we will come up with something that i...

Aisha Buhari Confirms Escaping Plane Crash

23Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Breaking News, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Aisha Buhari Confirms Escaping Plane Crash

Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari has confirmed escaping a plane crash while returning from a medical trip abroad. The first lady disclosed the development in a post on her official Facebook page. Her statement confirms earlier reports of the first lady been involved in a plane scare, prompting her to confirm the incident while confirming she landed unscathed. Mrs Buhari said, “I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for their prayers and well wishes while I was away for medical treatment. I am well now and fully recovered and had since returned back home, Nigeria. “On our way back, the Nigerian Airforce Flight encountered a violent clear air turbulence which was navigated safely and professionally by the Captain and crew of the Flight. “I want ...

Scores Dead as Plane Crashes in South Sudan

22Aug

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Aviation, Breaking News, News

Scores Dead as Plane Crashes in South Sudan

Scores of people are believed to have died in South Sudan after a cargo plane that took off from airport in Juba crashed. Eight people were on board the plane that belongs to South west Aviation which was heading to Northen Bahr el Ghazal state, Kur Kuol Director of Juba International Airport said. Kuol said, “Eight people were on board and I still don’t have details about the number of people died in the crash.” Six dead bodies were seen on the ground and one injured person was rushed to hospital, eyewitnesses say. Source: CTGN

Mamman Daura’s Son Confirms his State of Health

22Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Mamman Daura’s Son Confirms his State of Health

The state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew and close confidant, Mamman Daura has been confirmed by one of his sons, Mohammed who said his father is hale and hearty. Speculations were rife last week that, Daura was flown abroad for urgent medical care. The claims were dismissed by his son who told ThisDay the stories were fabricated. Mohammed equally dismissed reports his father has renal problems or breathing difficulties. He said, “For the past couple of days, we have been forced to deny, numerous times, a completely fabricated story about our father’s wellbeing. Alhamdulillah Baba is perfectly fine. He neither has a history of renal problems nor does he have any breathing difficulties like was suggested in the concocted news story.” In response to people wh...

UNILAG Crisis: FG Suspends Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Sets Up Panel

22Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria

UNILAG Crisis: FG Suspends Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Sets Up Panel

The federal government has waded into the crisis rocking the University of Lagos (UNILAG), suspending Wale Babalakin as the pro-chancellor and chairman, governing council of the institution. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by spokesperson of the ministry of education, Ben Goong, Cable published. Goong also stated that Oluwatoyin was equally suspended as the vice-chancellor (VC), adding that a panel of inquiry has been commissioned to probe the crisis rocking the institution. According to the statement, Tukur Sa’ad, former vice-chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna, chairs the panel, with Victor Onuorah Onuoha, Ikenna Oyindo, Grace Braide, Adamu Usman, and Jimoh Bankole as members. Recall the governing council had sacked Ogundipe over alleged financia...

El-Rufai Reacts to NBA Conference Withdrawal, Questions Endorsement of One-Sided Narrative

21Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

El-Rufai Reacts to NBA Conference Withdrawal, Questions Endorsement of One-Sided Narrative

Lists efforts at restoring peace in Southern Kaduna The Kaduna State governor, Nasir-El-Rufai, has berated the Nigerian Bar association (NBA) for endorsing a “one-sided narrative” after the association succumbed to public outcry and withdrew the invitation extended to him as keynote speaker at NBA annual conference. The NBA had disclosed its withdrawal of invitation to the governor through a tweet, following protests from some lawyers and concerned citizens. Reacting in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, the governor said he will continue to speak out on national issues whether given the NBA platform or not. In a statement on Thursday titled ‘Malam El-Rufai will continue to contribute to the national conversation’, El-...

Edo, Ondo Polls Must go Ahead as Postponement will Create Constitutional Logjam– INEC

21Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Edo, Ondo Polls Must go Ahead as Postponement will Create Constitutional Logjam– INEC

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged its commitment to conduct peaceful and credible elections in Edo and Ondo states, saying that doing otherwise will pave way for a “constitutional logjam that may be difficult to resolve.” This was disclosed by the Chairman, Information and Voters Education Committee, Festus Okoye at a sensitisation forum for the media in Benin, on Thursday, Punch published. Speaking on the importance of going ahead with the poll, Okoye said “Political Parties and all the critical stakeholders in the electoral process must see the conduct of these elections as a national project that must be executed in strict compliance with all the safety protocols. “There is no alternative to the peaceful conduct of these elections as the alternative will l...