Tinubu orders probe of unauthorised NIN-SIM linkage

President Bola Tinubu has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations of telecom providers linking National Identification Numbers to subscribers’ lines without their consent. Impeccable sources in the Presidency told our correspondent that Tinubu gave the directive on Tuesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. The committee has the
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President Bola Tinubu has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations of telecom providers linking National Identification Numbers to subscribers’ lines without their consent. Impeccable sources in the Presidency told our correspondent that Tinubu gave the directive on Tuesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. The committee has the

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NIN: NIMC clears FIC for identification exercise

The National Identity Management Commission has cleared FIC Professionals Network Plc to participate in the World Bank-backed Identity for Development Ecosystem Enrolment Service in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Executive Director, FIC Professionals Network Plc, Segun Shonubi, on Thursday. The ID4D Project aims to establish a secure and verifiable digital
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The National Identity Management Commission has cleared FIC Professionals Network Plc to participate in the World Bank-backed Identity for Development Ecosystem Enrolment Service in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Executive Director, FIC Professionals Network Plc, Segun Shonubi, on Thursday. The ID4D Project aims to establish a secure and verifiable digital

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Reps demand halt in IOCs divestments

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to halt applications for divestment by International Oil Companies including Shell and Total Energies until they meet their environmental and social obligations to the Niger Delta region. The decision of the House was a sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance
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The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to halt applications for divestment by International Oil Companies including Shell and Total Energies until they meet their environmental and social obligations to the Niger Delta region. The decision of the House was a sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance

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Ibadan poly decries thousands of uncollected certificates, proposes fine

The Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr. Taiwo Lasisi, has revealed that thousands of certificates belonging to past graduates remain uncollected, prompting the institution to consider imposing fines on those who fail to retrieve their certificates. Lasisi made this known at the institution’s CIBN Hall on Thursday during a pre-graduation press conference ahead of the
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The Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr. Taiwo Lasisi, has revealed that thousands of certificates belonging to past graduates remain uncollected, prompting the institution to consider imposing fines on those who fail to retrieve their certificates. Lasisi made this known at the institution’s CIBN Hall on Thursday during a pre-graduation press conference ahead of the

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Edo tribunal: Okpebholo begins defence Monday as INEC closes case

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, for the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to open his defence. This development followed the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, which was scheduled to present its witnesses starting Thursday, February 6, to defend the outcome
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, for the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to open his defence. This development followed the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, which was scheduled to present its witnesses starting Thursday, February 6, to defend the outcome

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Kemi Badenoch under fire over 15-yr-wait proposal for British citizenship

The United Kingdom Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sparked outrage among Nigerians on social media on Thursday after proposing a stricter immigration policy that would extend the waiting period for British citizenship to 15 years. Badenoch shared a video on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, outlining her plan to reform the UK immigration system.
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The United Kingdom Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sparked outrage among Nigerians on social media on Thursday after proposing a stricter immigration policy that would extend the waiting period for British citizenship to 15 years. Badenoch shared a video on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, outlining her plan to reform the UK immigration system.

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Deputy Speaker urges Tinubu to free Nnamdi Kanu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant freedom to the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. He made the appeal in his address at the inaugural meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on South-East Development Commission, held at the
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant freedom to the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. He made the appeal in his address at the inaugural meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on South-East Development Commission, held at the

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Alonso ponders Boniface-Schick partnership

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has said there is a possibility of pairing Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick in subsequent games, thanks to the impressive goal-scoring form of both players, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fresh from his recovery from a thigh injury, Boniface has scored two goals in two matches, with the latest being a
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has said there is a possibility of pairing Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick in subsequent games, thanks to the impressive goal-scoring form of both players, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fresh from his recovery from a thigh injury, Boniface has scored two goals in two matches, with the latest being a

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Edo sports commission rules out athletes’ poaching

Former international, Baldwin Bazuaye, said that Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission Amadin Enabulele will not encourage athletes to be poached under his watch. Bazuaye, an Executive Director representing Edo South Senatorial District in the commission, said that the commission would invest in grassroots sports development through talent hunt programmes and nurture those discovered.
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Former international, Baldwin Bazuaye, said that Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission Amadin Enabulele will not encourage athletes to be poached under his watch. Bazuaye, an Executive Director representing Edo South Senatorial District in the commission, said that the commission would invest in grassroots sports development through talent hunt programmes and nurture those discovered.

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Learning taekwondo boosted my confidence in social settings – Anyanacho

Two-time Olympian and 2023 African Games champion Elizabeth Anyanacho talks about her journey in taekwondo, her Olympic experiences, and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How did you get into taekwondo? I was practising sprinting at the National Stadium in Abuja when Chika Chukwumerije spotted me. At that time, I didn’t even know taekwondo
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Two-time Olympian and 2023 African Games champion Elizabeth Anyanacho talks about her journey in taekwondo, her Olympic experiences, and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How did you get into taekwondo? I was practising sprinting at the National Stadium in Abuja when Chika Chukwumerije spotted me. At that time, I didn’t even know taekwondo

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