NEWS : NIN linkage, NCC clears air on mass disconnection of telephone subscribers

 

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has clarified what it described as the unfounded fears of mass disconnection of telephone subscribers.

In a statement t on Wednesday signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the commission said that its attention has been drawn to numerous publications in the media space regarding the matter of mass disconnection as a result of the ongoing linkage of SIM Registration Records with the National Identity Number (NIN).

NCC said it is, therefore, necessary for it to issue this clarification in order to allay the fears of subscribers and the general public.

“Most of these publications are based on the erroneous assumption that for every network or SIM connection, there is one unique human subscriber.

“However, with the advent of social media and App-driven digital environment, network subscription went beyond human subscribers to include machines like PoS, Routers, Wi-Fi devices, electricity meters, CCTV, tracking devices etc.

“A recent survey conducted in Nigeria has shown that on average, there are now approximately 4 to 5 SIMs to every human subscriber. This explains the basis of allowing the linkage of up to 7 SIMs to 1 unique NIN in the recently launched Federal Government Portal.

“Thus, if there are 43 million Nigerians with NINs, this could account for about 172 million SIMs already linked to NINs. It is very important to emphasize that the current exercise of linking NIN to SIM(s) is for the common good of all Nigerians, as it has far reaching benefits.

“Apart from enhancing our general safety, this will help in such vital exercises like National Budgeting, Policy Planning, Social Intervention programs and many more.

“The Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, has assured that the Government will continue to review the exercise in the light of experiences to ensure its smooth implementation.

“We call on all our media partners, publishers and reporters to always endeavour to seek clarification from the Commission before going to the press, especially on sensitive issues.”

SPORT : Man United vs Man City, What Solskjaer said about Donny van de Beek

 Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted that midfielder, Donny van de Beek, is not a failure at Old Trafford.

He also said that Van de Beek would make differences in many games for Man United this season.

Solskjaer said this after the Holland international was told to pack his bags and leave the club if the Red Devils manager fails to field him in Man United’s Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Manchester City on Wednesday.

“Donny has played well when he’s had the chance,” said Solskjaer as quoted by Mirror UK. “I think we are too quick sometimes to jump on, ‘Oh he’s not playing, it’s a failure’.

“But with Victor and Fred as examples, it takes a little bit of time, and now they are massively important players in our squad, in our team, which will be the same with Donny.

“He has come in, and he is in a midfield group there with quality, challenging with Bruno [Fernandes], Juan [Mata] and Jesse [Lingard]. I have loads of No 10s, loads of central midfielders with Paul [Pogba], Nemanja [Vidic], Scott [McTominay] and Fred, and Donny has done well when he has come in.

“He is always ready, he always works hard in training, he’s positive, and he will make differences in many games for us this season. He will grow more and more for next year.”

Van de Beek has not featured regularly for Solskjaer’s side since he joined Man United from Ajax for £35million in the 2020 summer transfer window.

His last minutes in a Man United shirt were on December 23 in their 2-0 win over Everton in the Carabao Cup.

SPORT : EPL, Man United recalls Kovar from loan

English Premier League (EPL) giants, Manchester United, have recalled their goalkeeper, Matej Kovar, from his loan spell at Swindon Town, MEN reports.

Man United had loaned Kovar to the League One side on a one-year deal back in the 2020 summer transfer window.

But Kovar has now returned to his parent club, Man United this January transfer window after seeing his deal cut short at Swindon Town.

Kovar, 20, only kept one clean sheet in 20 appearances for Swindon this season.

The Czech youngster has been a familiar face in first-team training sessions under Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but he is yet to make his senior debut for the Red Devils.

He was outstanding for Man United at the youth level, especially for the Under-23s during their promotion last season.

Man United may now have to consider possibly sending Kovar out on another loan this month for the remainder of this season.

EDUCATION : JAMB opens portal for 2020/2021 admissions

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened its portal for the 2020/2021 admissions.

 visited the board’s website and confirmed this.

The portal gives institutions access to upload names of shortlisted applicants for the 2020/2021 admissions.

The admission processes must go through the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) for approval.

Earlier this week, JAMB warned the public not to fall prey to fraudsters and rumour mongers.

The board stated this in a weekly bulletin of the Office of the Registrar and confirmed it has yet to begin the sale of the 2021 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms.

ENTERTAINMENT : COVID-19, Nollywood actress, Elvina Ibru tests positive, shares her exper

 

Nollywood actress, Elvina Ibru, has revealed that she tested positive for the dread coronavirus disease.

Ibru in a video via her Instagram account said she has been isolating and taking her medication since her test came back positive.

She, however, appealed to Nigerians to believe that the virus is real and take all precautions.

“I just want to tell all of you that walk around without face masks or hand sanitizers that coronavirus is real and am currently battling the virus.

“I have been in one room all by myself. I can’t even hug my son, sisters, brother or any of my family members.

“Anybody can contract this virus and I don’t think it’s something to be ashamed of or kept from the public. It’s better to let the people out there know that this is serious and it does exist.

“I am very lucky to be able to make a video to let everyone know that this is true. Two days ago I couldn’t even do anything because I was constantly coughing and I was in a very bad state.

“This virus could have gotten anywhere because I was certain I made sure I stayed at home and avoided some gatherings and parties too but yet I still got the virus.

“Please I Urge everyone to be careful out there, this disease is real and make sure you are doing everything possible to be safe, ” she said.

NEWS : Paternity scandal, FCMB appoints Yemisi Edun new MD

 

The First City Monument Bank (FCMB), on Wednesday, named Mrs. Yemisi Edun as the Acting Managing Director of the bank in the interim.

This is following the news of the alleged affair between its Managing Director, Adam Nuru, and one of its former staff identified as Moyo Thomas, which caused controversy online.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the FCMB management on its Twitter handle.

“In line with normal corporate practice, Edun is Acting as the Managing Director of FCMB in the interim period, while Mr Adam Nuru is on leave.

“She has not been appointed as the substantive Managing Director,” the statement read.

 recalls that FCMB in reaction to the allegations against Mr Nuru said the Bank’s board of directors have begun an investigation of the allegation which it termed unethical.

It said even though the matter remains personal, the tragedy of the death of Mr Tunde Thomas and the allegations of unethical conduct, require the Bank’s board to conduct a review of what transpired.

NEWS : Washington, Curfew as Trump supporters protest after “never to concede” vow [Video]

 

Washington, D.C. will be under curfew from 6pm on Wednesday as authorities try to control President Donald Trump supporters clash with police.

The protesters charged up the steps of the U.S. Capitol as Congress debated the presidential vote count.

Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the United Stated capital, announced that the restriction will be in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.

“No person, other than persons designated by the Mayor, shall walk, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by car or other mode of transport upon any street, alley, park, or other public place within the District,” a statement read.

The order will not apply to essential workers and media personnel on duty or traveling to or from work.

The demonstration started after Trump addressed his supporters vowing “never to concede” the election.

U.S. Capitol Police have ordered the Capitol locked down.

There were evacuations of the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building and the Cannon House Office Building.

The demonstration started after Trump addressed his followers vowing “never to concede” the election.

Also on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence rejected Trump’s call to him to block Congress’s confirmation of Biden as the next President.

Biden won the Electoral College by 306-232, and secured more than 80 million popular votes.

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