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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server....

Mr Asein said, “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act. The Nigerian Copyright Commission has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) against performing other people’s music publicly without licence or owner’s authorisation. Director-General of the NCC, Dr John Asein, gave the warning in...

Onitsha – The Swiss government has finally launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of Nigerian citizen Mr. Michael Ekemezie in Lausanne, Switzerland, on May 25, 2025. The probe follows a strongly worded petition submitted to the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria by human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi...

The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that the outcome of its 99th National Executive Committee meeting demonstrates a renewed unity among its leaders aimed at repositioning the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the 2027 presidential election will serve...

Nigeria’s railway sector is set for a cost-saving turnaround as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) teams up with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to convert its diesel-powered locomotives to cleaner, cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this known during a media...

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has expressed worry over prevalent cases of kidnapping in Anambra State. President, Onitsha Chapter, Benjamin Agbala, said this at the annual Feast of Barracuda lecture series, with the theme: “Kidnaping for Ransom by enhancing personal security.” He identified ostentatious lifestyle, divulging personal information and...

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9 public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the dates on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslims, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion....

Hundreds of lawyers and members of civil society organization, today, stormed the Attorney General’s Office with a petition demanding immediate action against Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The group alleges Ahmed abused his office, misappropriating over $5 million in public...

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact International, Niyi Toluwalope, and General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr Babatunde Ajayi, among others have highlighted importance of education, community involvement, and initiatives to protect Lagos environment and coastal economy. They spoke at an event by LASEPA: ‘2025 Inter Tertiary Institutions...