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NIN-SIM Linkage: Our systems working perfectly- NIMC

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The National Identity Management Commission wishes to inform the general public that National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, verification and authentication, modification of data and other services are going on seamlessly to meet the needs of Nigeria for the NIN-SIM linkage deadline.

The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke.

This is as the Commission reiterated that over 10,000 NIN enrolment centers are open for registration.
“The Commission wishes to reiterate that all its over Ten Thousand NIN enrolment centers across the country and in the diaspora are open for NIN enrolment. Nigerians and legal residents can visit any of the centers to enroll and be issued the NIN. This assurance is given in light of the 14th September 2024 deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage

“NIMC also wishes to inform Nigerians and legal residents that any applicant who wants to modify his or her NIN data can do so through the NIMC Self-Service portal – self-servicemodification.nimc.gov.ng (Terms and conditions apply)

“Furthermore, NIN Holders and applicants can make inquiries on NIN enrolment centers, processes and procedures for NIN Data modifications, NIN Verification issues and any other inquiries, via – www.nimc.gov.ng.

“The Commission reaffirms its commitment to Zero tolerance for all forms of extortion and unethical practices and that NIN enrolment is free! Any Issues bothering on extortion of applicants or any form of unwholesome practices can be escalated to nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng. Mobile No-07002255646.

“NIMC reaffirms its commitment to providing excellent and world-class identity management services”, the statement said.

 

Simon Ekpa fumes over killings of Biafrans in Ogbaru Anambra allegedly by Nigerian Army

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The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile has condemned attacks and killings of Biafrans in the Ogbaru Community in Anambra state.

This condemnation was contained in a statement on Wednesday on Ekpa’s official X handle.

His statement comes amid a viral video of Biafrans killed in Ogbaru Community in Anambra State.

A video posted by Ekpa claimed that Nigerian security forces poured gasoline on lifeless men and set them ablaze.

Reacting to the killings, Ekpa expressed condolences to the innocent Biafrans killed in Ogbaru.

According to him, the incident will not deter BRGIE from pursuing Biafra Liberation.

He vowed that Biafra land would never be a haven for criminals and terrorists.

“The nation has been thrown into mourning as the terrorists killed and
slaughtered innocent Biafra citizens in Ogbaru and destroyed their homes.

“On behalf of the Biafra Government, our condolences go to the Biafra families in Ogbaru.

“Our objective firmly remains to achieve Biafra Liberation despite resistance Nigeria and its institutions within the Biafra territory.

“Nothing will deter the Biafra people’s quest for freedom and Nigeria can never be
allowed to become a haven for terrorists, its end has certainly come”, he said.

Meanwhile, as of filing the report, the Nigerian Army has yet to deny or confirm the unfortunate killing in the Ogbaru Community.

Threat on Yoruba, Bini: Biafra Govt writes Canada in defense of Amaka Sunnberger

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Biafra Government has officially written the Canadian Government in defense of Amaka Sunnberger amid a call for her persecution over the threat to harm Yoruba and Bini, people.

This was contained a letter signed by the Director General of Biafra Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BRGIE, Dr Joy Robi addressed to the Mayor Brampton, Canada.

Recall that Sunnberger sparked outrage after a now-viral video she posted on her Tiktok account showed that she would harm Yoruba and Edo People.

In response to Sunnberger’s comments, the Nigerian government through the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, chaired by Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Thursday petitioned the Mayor of Brampton to persecute Sunnberger over her threatening comment.

Reacting, to the development Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE had vowed to defend Sunnberger.

To this end, Irobi in a three-page letter to the Canadian Government posted on Ekpa’s official X handle on Friday expressed concern over the inaccuracies and potential misunderstandings claimed by NiDCOM over Sunnberger.

The letter highlighted several violent remarks by individuals within the Nigerian government against Biafrans which did elicit call for persecution by the government.

“We provide below a counterargument with evidence of how the Nigerian
government that NiDCOM is representing has incited video violence and killings of
Indigenous people in Nigeria, which resulted in many people fleeing out of Nigeria to preserve their lives.

“Bayo Onanuga: I owe no-one an apology for ethnic slur against the Biafran Igbos, they are a threat to Yorubas”, the letter cited President Bola Tinubu Media Aide’s Onanuga’s comment in July 2024 as allegedly inciting violence.

“Information reaching the Biafra Government reveals that Mrs. Amaka Patience Sonnberge was traumatized by the attempted kidnap of her child in Canada by Two individuals from NiDCOM is informed that the police have taken over the matter. Of note, Biafrans living in Nigeria and abroad are suffering intensely under the incessant life threat against the Igbo race. This mental abuse has been ignored due to fear of being killed

“NIDCOM’s Chair is from a privileged Nigerian tribe with the positive attention her tribe is enjoying but ignored the intense mental suffering being mated on the Biafra people from the great Igbo race.

“Notably, Mrs. Amaka Patience Sonnberge due to the mental suffering certain tribes in
Nigeria has mated on her family in Biafra land and may have angrily misspoken due to her pain, but that is not enough for NIDCOM to be advocating for Mrs Amaka Patience Sonnberge to lose her occupation.

“In conclusion, I firmly believe that the claims made against Mrs Amaka Patience Sonnberge is unfounded and does not reflect the true character and contributions when you examine the painful and mental suffering Biafrans in Nigeria are going through daily. I respectfully request that you ignore the NiDOM claims in light of the evidence provided and allow Mrs. Amaka Patience Sonnberge to continue to contribute positively to your community in Canada. The Biafra government will defend Mrs Amaka Patience Sonnberge against any action taken by the NIDCOM”, the letter partly reads.

DG NIMC Stresses Importance of Birth, NIN Registration in Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Identity

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The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of National Identity Management Commission, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has stressed the importance of birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) to foster development in Nigeria.

In a statement or Friday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, Coker-Odusote explained why the National Identity Management Commission and the National Population Commission (NPC) are collaborating on digital birth registration.

Engr Coker-Odusote, who said this at the Launch of the Renewed Hope initiative project, added that it will go down in history as one of the achievements of President Bola Tinubu.

She commended NPC for accelerating and digitalizing birth registration and promised that NIMC will continue to be a veritable partner in spearheading the country’s social and educational re-engineering.

The NIMC DG said” Birth registration is not only important for the individual; it is also crucial for the development of the nation’. Digital birth and NIN registration will scale up access to government education, health care and other social benefits not only to the child but to all Nigerians.

She also maintained that birth registration is a fundamental right and a key component of the nation’s developmental plans.

The DG solicited the support of civil society and international partners for the success of the initiative and added that NIMC would continue to provide seamless NIN registration for Nigerians, most especially children below the age of 16 years.

Engineer Coker-Odusote also thanked the First Lady, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, for her steadfast support towards the success of the NIN and birth registration in Nigeria.

Ekpa reacts to Nigerian govt’s call for Amaka Sunnberger persecution over threat on Yoruba, Edo in Canada

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The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has vowed to defend Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger who went viral for threatening to harm Yoruba and Edo People.

Ekpa made this known in a statement on Thursday through his official X account.

His comments come after Amaka Sunnberger on Tuesday through her Tiktok account released a video clip where she threatened to harm Yoruba or Edo individuals she encounters.

Her remarks sparked outrage and prompted the Nigerian House of Representatives to request her prosecution.

The Nigerian lawmakers had written to the Canadian government to prosecute Sunnberger for inciting violence and genocide against the Yoruba and Benin people.

In a related move, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said on Thursday that Nigerians have taken up the case against Sunnberger.

This comes as NiDCOM had earlier written a petition to petitioned Honourable Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada, regarding the case.

Reacting to the the matter, Ekpa stressed that the Biafra Government will defend Sunnberger.

He further urged Sunnberger not to panic for any reason.

“The Biafra government will defend Amaka against any action taken by the Nigeria terrorist state, we equally call on Amaka to immediately contact the Biafra Liaison in Canada or anyone with her contact should contact the Biafra government or myself directly. Tag Amaka, we need her contact immediately, she must not panic for any reason”, he stated.

He explained that Sunnberger’s threat comes as a result of long term bullying by the Nigerians she threatened.

 

“She is not just a victim of bullying but she is a victim of murder, they have murdered her spiritually during the election, they murdered her even before the election, the accumulated anger pushed her to speak, so the Biafra Government will provide legal services if need be.

“She only talked while the killers are practically killing her people and there is no outrage.

“Those Ohaneze disowning her has been banned in Biafraland”, he added

Simon Ekpa asks Nigerian Govt to accept Result of Biafra Self-referendum

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Simon Ekpa asks Nigerian Govt to accept Result of Biafra Self-referendum

The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has urged the Nigerian government to accept result self-referendum result for Biafra Liberation.

Ekpa made this in a statement on Thursday through his official X account.

His comments come as over 50 million Biafra voted in support of Biafra self-rule in a poll conducted by BRGIE.

Ekpa noted that the massive voting by Biafrans for liberation was due to age-long marginalization by the Nigerian government.

He stressed that Nigeria should embrace the decision of Biafrans to self-rule.

“The Biafra government is calling on Nigeria to honorably accept the self-referendum result for Biafra.

“Nigeria must accept Biafra self referendum to avoid inevitable historic shame.

“The Biafra referendum question was not confusing and Biafrans are happy.

“The Biafra self-referendum question is:

“Do you approve this proposed declaration of the restoration of the independent state of Biafra, to reestablish the lost sovereign nation of Biafra from Nigeria, which will be called the United States of Biafra (USB)?

“And over 50 million answered YES as of today 29.8.2024.

“The panic from the failed state is a result of the shock from the massive voting”, he said.

Recall that The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government is currently engaging the European Union, and EU to extradite Ekpa.

However, Ekpa reacted by inviting DHQ spokesperson, Buba Edward, and Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar to participate in the upcoming Biafra Convention scheduled for November 29 to December 3, 2024, in Lahti, Finland.

NCC fixes September 14 2024 as final Deadline for NIN-SIM linkage 

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced September 14, 2024 as final deadline for the National Identity Number and Subscriber Identification Modules linkage policy implementation.

The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Reuben Muoka.

According to NCC, the Federal government has made significant progress its 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs).

“To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024.

“As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 per cent compliance. The complete linkage of all SIM cards to NINs is essential for enhancing the trust and security of our digital economy. By verifying all mobile users, this policy strengthens confidence in digital transactions, reduces the risk of fraud and cybercrime, and supports greater participation in e-commerce, digital banking, and mobile money services. This, in turn, promotes financial inclusion and drives economic growth.

“Through collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the NCC has uncovered alarming cases where individuals possessed an unusually high number of SIM cards—some exceeding 100,000. The Commission also remains committed to working with security agencies and other stakeholders to crack down on the sale of pre-registered SIMs, thereby safeguarding national security and ensuring the integrity of mobile numbers in Nigeria.

“To ensure full compliance with the NIN-SIM linkage policy, the NCC has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by September 14, 2024.

“Effective September 15, 2024, the Commission expects that no SIM operating in Nigeria will be without a valid NIN.

“We urge all members of the public who have not yet completed their NIN-SIM linkage, or who have faced issues due to verification mismatches, to visit their service providers promptly to update their details before the deadline. Alternatively, the approved self-service portals are available for this purpose.

“The NCC also reminds the public that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences punishable by imprisonment and fines. We encourage citizens to report any such activities to the Commission via our toll-free line (622) or through our social media platforms.

“The Commission thanks the general public for its continued cooperation as we work together to strengthen Nigeria’s digital ecosystem”, the statement reads.

Simon Ekpa reacts to move by Nigerian govt to extradite him from Finland

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The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, BRGIE, Simon Ekpa has reacted to a move by the Nigerian government to facilitate his extradition from Finland.

Recall that The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government is currently engaging the European Union, and EU to extradite Ekpa.

DHQ Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, spoke in response to Ekpa’s announcement of December 2 as the date for the map presentation and official declaration of the Biafra Republic.

Reacting, Ekpa in a statement posted on his official X handle on Wednesday urged officials of the Nigerian government to participate in the upcoming Biafra Convention in Finland.

According to Ekpa, participating in the convention would allow the Nigerian officials to engage him in the debate regarding his move for Biafra liberation.

He stressed that the constant call by the Nigerian govt on the European Union and Finland to take action over his extradition confirms the legitimacy of the Biafra Government in Exile.

 

“We are inviting them as Nigeria representatives and observers, the government of Biafra will recognize their presence in Finland and an opportunity to engage Simon Ekpa on the podium for a debate on Nigeria.

“We are inviting Major General Edward Buba to the convention and a special accreditation card is already approved for him.

“The constant call by the Nigerian government on the EU and Finland to take action against me only confirms the legitimacy and potency of the Biafra government in Exile and the Biafra de facto government in the homeland. We will bring Biafra from Exile”, he stated.

Ekpa further extended an invitation to the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar to the proposed Biafra convention which will be held in Lahti Finland from November,  29th to December 3, 2024.

50m Biafrans vote for Biafran Self-referendum- Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Govt

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50m Biafrans vote for Biafran Self-referendum- Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Govt

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa says over 50 million Biafrans have voted for self-referendum.

Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official account handle on Tuesday.

According to him the flare with which Biafrans embraced its E-voting and physical voting showed their enthusiasm for liberation.

He stressed that the number of Biafrans who have voted for self-referendum in the last 8 months surpassed the number of voters in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election which stood at 25,286,616 million.

He cited marginalization, underdevelopment, insecurity, attack against Christians and poverty in the southeast and south south region as justification for self-referendum.

“Let it be on record, the sample of the Biafra Self Referendum physical voting card has recorded over 50 million votes, double the general election result.

“50 million votes, officially recorded and registered in the 40 United States of Biafra.
“We are making it happen!
Tell your children this is how we did it.
Let the historians go to work”, he said.

Recall that the E-voting for self-referendum commenced in February 2024 ahead of its 2 December Biafra Libration Declaration.

Biafra government BRGIE declared May 29 to 31st, 2024 as a stay-at-home in honour of the slayed Biafran heroes of the 1967-1970 Civil War in Nigeria.

Ekpa-led Biafra Govt announces 30-day lockdown of Nigerian Govt offices in South-East

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The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has announced a month-long lockdown of Nigerian government offices in some parts of Biafra territory (South-East) over the killings of Biafrans, alleged Military invasion of churches and the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra.

Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Friday.

According to him, the decision was agreed upon in a virtual meeting by Biafra Government BRGIE’s cabinet.

The lockdown is to commence from August 28, 2024, to September 26.

He explained that the lockdown would affect all Nigerian government offices in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra states in the South-East region.

Ekpa demanded the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, and all other Biafrans detained by the Nigerian government and the demilitarisation of the South-East.

“The Biafra government has just approved the lockdown of Nigeria institutions in some parts of Biafraland following the continued killings of Christians, and Biafrans within Biafra territory, invasions of churches, abducting worshippers.

“The Biafra government has decided to lockdown the following Nigeria institutions in some parts of Biafra territory for 30 days, from 28.8.2024 to 26.9.2024.

“We demand total withdrawal of all Nigeria security forces from Biafra territory.

“We demand the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and all other Biafrans that are being detained in various locations in Nigeria including in far North”, he stated.

This comes after Ekpa had earlier threatened to shut down Nigerian government offices in the region over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu.

Nigerian Newssphere recalls that the Nigeria Police Force barely two weeks ago confirmed the killing of 27 Biafrans in Enugu state.

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