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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Thursday, 14th, January, 2021
This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Thursday, 14th, December 2021.
NCC Reveals How Churches, Companies, Others Can Link Sims With NIN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given details on how Churches, Mosques, companies, others can link their sims with the National Identification Number (NIN).
Naija News reports that the details were given on Wednesday by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, Prof Garba Dambatta.
No Deadline Extension For NIN/SIM Linkage – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the deadline for the integration of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM) with valid National Identity Numbers (NIN) has not been extended.
Speaking with The Punch on Wednesday, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Ikechukwu Adinde, said the commission has not received any information concerning extending the exercise from the federal government.
Kukah Has Nothing To Apologise For, Kanu Replies Muslim Group
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has warned a Muslim group against attacking the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah.
Naija News had earlier reported that the Muslim Solidarity Forum asked Kukah to apologize to the Muslim community over his Christmas Day message or leave Sokoto State.
Most Allegations Against Amotekun Are False – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says most allegations levelled against the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, in the state are false.
Addressing journalists at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, Makinde said all the negative reports about the security outfit cannot be substantiated.
APC Crisis: ‘Save Us From Political Perdition’ – Kwara APC Begs President Buhari
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, other concerned persons to save the state party from political perdition.
Naija News understands that the party’s call for urgent intervention follows the removal of the state’s Chairman, Bashir Omoloja Bolarinwa by the party National Caretaker Committee.
