NCC announces completion Of NIN-SIM Linkage for All Phone Numbers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the successful completion of the National Identification Number (NIN) linkage to all phone numbers in the country.   According to the Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, every phone number in Nigeria is now associated with a verified NIN.   Maida made the announcement during the 2024 Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Lagos State on Thursday.   According to PUNCH, he acknowledged the difficulties encountered during the process, stating, “There is no phone number that we cannot associate with a verified NIN.…

Friday Sermon: The Generosity Of Uthman Bin Affan, A Lesson To Rich People And Leaders! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Indeed, the lives of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his companions are role models for all Muslims. Muslims follow the instructions and try their best to design their lives according to the provided role models. A few stories are very inspiring and hearing them leaves…

Oloyede @ 70, Abike Dabiri-Erewa @ 62: Celebration of two quintessential mentors, pace-setters, By Abdur-Rahman Balogun

The 10th month of the year, October, is as important to me as the month of August, in many respects. From August 1 to August 31, at least, I know eight people daily whose birthdays coincide with each day. Similarly, the 10th month of the year is so special to me in particular because of landmark days in history which it coincides with. From October 1 Independence day of Nigeria, to the Teachers Day of October 4, to October 11, International Day of Girl Child among others. But of all…

Tinubu extols NiDCOM Boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa@62

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated ace broadcaster and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 62nd birthday on 11 October,he commended her passion for building a better Nigeria through her various public roles.   President Bola Tinubu recalled Hon. Dabiri-Erewa’s illustrious career in public service, which first brought her to national prominence during her active days as a broadcaster with NTA.   She carved a niche as an authority on covering human-interest stories and skillfully anchoring the weekly NTA Newsline programme with flair,…

Court of Appeal orders Gov Fubara to re-present 2024 budget to Martin Amaewhule led Rivers Assembly

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court which set aside the N800 billion budget passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly faction loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.   Justice Omotosho had nullified the 2024 Rivers budget passed by pro-Fubara lawmakers and set aside the presentation and passage of the Rivers state 2024 budget.   In the judgment delivered by Justice Omotoso ordered Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers Governor, to re-present the budget to the legally constituted House of Assembly under Martin…

Kano SSG’s sister joins APC, says I will bring my brother soon

A sister to the Secretary to the Kano State Government (SGG), Dr Baffa Bichi, Hajiya Lami, has dumped the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lami, a women mobiliser in Kano State, while announcing her exit from the NNPP at the residence of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in Abuja, said she would bring her brother to the APC. Baffa, who was the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) between 2016 and 2019 during President Muhammadu Buhari’s…

Reps Speaker vacates seat for 16-Year-Old ‘Shadow Speaker’ to mark International Day of Girl Child

The Federal House of Representatives today joined the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. This day serve as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to advocate for the rights of girls and address the challenges they face worldwide. This year, the observance took on a unique tone in the House of Representatives, featuring a ceremonial plenary held in the Green Chamber. In a bold expression of this year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas…

National Assembly confirms Prof Saleh Usman as 6th NAHCON Chairman

The National Assembly today 10th October 2024, officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Saleh Abdullahi Usman as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He took over as the 6th Chairman after Malam Jalal Ahmed Arabi following the change of leadership of the Commission. The confirmation was coming after the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs screened Professor Usman on 8th October 2024. The confirmation is a reflection of the Assembly’s confidence in the new Chairman’s capacity to steer NAHCON through its mission of ensuring efficient and…

TENBELEKUN: Our Diseases Of The Heart,By Abu Mazidatu-Khair

There are diseases that are worse than cancer. They’re although not biological in nature. These are the banes of Yoruba Muslims. I wonder how a Muslim who suffers from anyone of those diseases can meet his Lord with ease. Something is certainly wrong with our sincerity and that’s exactly the cause of those dangerous diseases.   The Yoruba Muslims of the Southwest Nigeria live with and suffer the diseases of the heart, such as tenbelekun, Kenimani, ilara, ote, rikishi, abosi and other similar ailments, so much that the future of…

DHQ restates Troops commitment to fight against terrorism,other criminality ….. As troops neutralise 165, make several arrest, rescue 188 kidnapped hostages

The Nigerian Military authority said troops has been strategically deployed across the country to combat the terrorist, insurgents and their cohorts. Stated that war effort of the military is designed and crafted to defeat and destroy the terrorists as well as dismantle their terror networks across the country.   This was disclosed today Thursday October 10th ,2024,by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations DMO, while briefing Journalists on the ongoing military Operatives across Nigeria at Defence Headquarters Abuja.   General Buba said the armed forces has intensified its war…