The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it has issued 105 Million National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Nigeria and aims to capture the country’s over 200 Million population by 2026. The Head of Corporate Communications at the commission, KAYODE ADEGOKE, disclosed this over the weekend. ADEGOKE mentioned that with the introduction of the self-service portal, all modifications are now completed within 24 to 48 hours, stating that it’s a shift from the past where individuals had to wait for months before modifications were made.  He also explained the distinction between the NIMC self-service portal and the NIMC mobile app, which has been available for some time. He noted that the two platforms serve different purposes. The mobile app can be used for identification and linking mobile numbers to NINs, while the self-service portal is solely for data modification, a function that is not available on the app.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has revealed that 50,901 drug offenders including 46 barons have been arrested in the last three years. The Chairman of the Agency, Brig. Gen. BUBA MARWA (retd.), who made the revelations also said that within the period, the agency successfully prosecuted and convicted 9,034 of them as well as seized over 7,561 tonnes of illicit substances. The NDLEA boss made the remarks at the commissioning and handing over ceremony of an operational facility built and donated to NDLEA by the British government. MARWA said the development has sent the right message to drug cartels and their kingpins that Nigeria won’t tolerate their criminal activities and also commended the generous support that will further boost the capability of the agency in tackling the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 40 year old INYANGAKE JAMES PETER, for gruesomely murdering his 70 year old mother, MMA-OFFIONG JAMES PETER at Ikpe Annang Village in Essien Udim LGA. The Suspect who confessed to the crime has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for discrete investigation. Similarly, another suspect, SOLOMON ASUQUO ISAAC of Ikot Obok Nsit in Nsit Ibom LGA who murdered his 18 year-old son, IBORO ISAAC, following family misunderstanding, has been arrested. According to a statement signed by outgoing Police Public Relations Officer, CSP ODIKO MACDON, cases of some family members killing their biological relations have become of great concern to the Command in recent times. The statement assured that the suspects will be charged to court at the completion of investigation.
Commercial tricyclists in Akwa Ibom State have lamented the effect of multi-taxation on their business, adding that the issue is escalating economic hardship, already caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and food crisis in the state. They also narrated how some of them are deprived the benefits of the tax holiday instituted by the state government through the ministry of Transport. The commercial transporters in an interview with Inspiration FM also expressed worry over the uncultured attitude of the tax officers in their areas, noting that the actions of these persons have threatened their operations and peace of mind.They spoke in their local dialects.Also, the Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET while confirming the claims, insisted that the practice still holds sway, calling for a complete ban of these activities.The Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET, speaking there.
