Day: May 8, 2025

NIMC launches NINAuth for seamless Digital Identity Verification across MDAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially launched the NIN Authentication Service (NINAuth), a cutting-edge digital solution designed to offer secure and seamless identity verification and authentication across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative, approved by the Federal Government and backed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a key part of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening the national digital identity infrastructure. The directive mandated the use of NINAuth by all MDAs for identity verification and authentication services. NINAuth offers an integrated suite of…

Drama as EFCC nabs Ex-Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure over alleged N70m gift from Emefiele

Emporium Reporters

In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested former House of Representatives member, Hon. Gudaji Kazaure, over an alleged N70 million financial link to embattled ex-Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.   The arrest came just hours after a Kano High Court lifted a restraining order that had previously protected the outspoken former lawmaker from being picked up by anti-graft operatives.   Sources within the EFCC revealed that Kazaure allegedly received N20 million in two tranches through an intermediary named Mr. Eric, reportedly…

JUST IN : Kano Govt bans Live Political Broadcasts, mandates Anti-Abuse undertaking for Media Guests

Emporium Reporters

The Kano State Government has introduced sweeping regulations aimed at controlling media content, drawing sharp criticism from civil society groups and political commentators who describe the move as a threat to free speech and democratic engagement.   The new directives were unveiled during a high-level quarterly stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs. The meeting, attended by media executives across the state, was presided over by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.   According to a statement signed by Sani Abba Yola, Director of…

CGC Adeniyi calls for AI-Driven Journalism to deepen Democratic Governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Nigerian journalists to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool to enhance transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. Adeniyi made this call on Monday, May 5, 2025, while delivering the 7th Convocation Lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Lagos. The lecture, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Public Governance”, explored the evolving role of AI in shaping media practice and national development.   The Customs boss underscored the importance of leveraging AI’s potential to improve information gathering,…

NAHCON ends 2025 Hajj Registration, Inaugural Flight set to depart Owerri May 9

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the official closure of registration for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. According to a statement signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publication Division, the registration ended on Friday, May 2, 2025, following an extension granted by the NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman. The original deadline had been fixed for March 25, 2025.   The Commission explained that the halt in registration was necessary to enable smooth planning and airlift of intending pilgrims with adequate provision for their welfare…

Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan, Regains Freedom after NHRC Intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has regained his freedom following the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).   His release came shortly after a peaceful protest staged by a group of Nigerian youths at the NHRC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding his immediate release from custody.   In swift response to the protest, a high-level delegation from the NHRC, led by the Director of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Mr. Harry Obe, visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office…

Accountant General pays courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters,commends Nigerian Navy’s financial prudence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, on Wednesday, 7th May 2025, paid a courtesy vis it to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Ogunjimi noted that his visit was to formally introduce himself to the Naval leadership and to further strengthen existing ties. He expressed satisfaction with the robust working relationship between his office, the Nigerian Navy (NN), and other arms of the Armed Forces. He lauded…