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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully linked all phone numbers to National Identification Numbers (NIN), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance security and curb crime. This development was announced by NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida, at the 2024 Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Lagos. Maida acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians during the linkage process but emphasized its benefits. “We have recently concluded the implementation of the federal government’s 2020 policy of linking every phone number to a NIN,” he said. “Though it was a bit painful for Nigerians, I think we also need…

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis icon, has announced his retirement from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November. The 38-year-old, who has dominated the sport for two decades, revealed his decision in a heartfelt video on social media. “I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially,” Nadal said. “It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make. But in this life everything has a beginning and an end.” Nadal’s illustrious career boasts 22 Grand Slam titles, 92 titles, and $135…

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has expressed no regrets over not winning the Ballon d’Or during his illustrious career, citing pride in La Masia’s triumph. As Iniesta prepares to retire at 40, he reflected on his achievements, including multiple LaLiga titles, the 2010 World Cup, and two European Championships. Despite scoring the winning goal in the World Cup final, Iniesta never received the Ballon d’Or. However, he cherished the moment he shared the podium with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez. “The photo of Leo [Messi], Xavi, and I on the podium of the Ballon d’or is the biggest…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it will make available electoral materials from the September 21 Edo State governorship poll today, Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This development comes after the PDP alleged that INEC officials were deliberately withholding the materials to conceal alleged rigging. According to Dr. Augbum Onuoha, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, “We have asked them to come tomorrow (Wednesday)”. This statement addresses concerns raised by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who claimed INEC was withholding materials. The PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have vowed to…

President Bola Tinubu has stepped in to address the escalating tensions in Rivers State following the local government elections. From his current location in the United Kingdom, where he is observing his leave, Tinubu expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. The elections, which took place last Saturday, saw the Action People’s Party (APP), backed by Governor Sim Fubara, win 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats. However, the outcome has been met with violence, including the invasion of at least five local government councils by thugs, who set fire to the buildings. Tinubu has directed…

Controversial cross-dresser Bobrisky has made startling claims in a leaked voice note, revealing attempts to secure a presidential pardon for money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky claimed to have paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to facilitate the pardon, with the SAN initially demanding N10 million. However, Bobrisky’s account was frozen by the EFCC, preventing him from paying the full amount. According to Bobrisky, his godfather intervened, providing the initial N5 million and arranging for a well-furnished apartment near the prison, courtesy of the Deputy Controller of the…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate withdrawal of police personnel deployed to seal off the 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision follows recent political developments in the state. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, the withdrawal is in line with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions. The police personnel were initially deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state. The withdrawal is seen as a significant development in the ongoing political tensions between factions…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has sparked debate with his comments on wealth and Christianity. Reacting to criticism surrounding Bishop David Oyedepo’s 70th birthday gifts – a Rolls Royce and N1 billion – Adeboye emphasized that clergymen and Christians should strive for financial stability. Adeboye addressed his members, saying, “Someone gave a bishop a car and some people got very upset that how can a bishop be driving a Rolls Royce? As if once you are a bishop you must die of hunger.” He stressed that Christians should aim to live abundantly,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns that Nigerian universities are on the brink of collapse due to exorbitant electricity bills. At a two-day national conference in Abuja, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke revealed that some universities face monthly electricity bills of N200m to N300m. Osodeke criticized the federal government’s allocation of N15m monthly for running costs, including electricity, citing a stark contrast with the N21m monthly allowance for each Senator. “What the government gives you to run the system is N15 million, and you get a bill for electricity alone of N300 million. Where is that…

The General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Lazarus Muoka, has issued a stern warning to social media influencer, Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan), to cease speaking ill of his church. Muoka’s warning comes after VeryDarkMan questioned the authenticity of some church members’ testimonies, which went viral on social media. These testimonies included claims of miraculous interventions, such as a lion saving a member from kidnappers and another member seizing AK-47 rifles from armed robbers. VeryDarkMan called for an investigation by the Christian Association of Nigeria and threatened legal action against the church. “Somebody came to talk to me and…