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NIMC DG Wins Outstanding Performance in Public Sector Award
NIMC DG Wins Outstanding Performance in Public Sector Award
By: Michael Mike
The National Identity Management Commission’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote has been awarded the Outstanding Performance in Public Service Award at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards 2025. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional leadership and dedication to transforming Nigeria’s digital identity landscape.
The award organizers praised Engr. (Dr.) Coker-Odusote’s innovative and transformational leadership style, noting that her commitment to developing a robust and secure identity database has been instrumental in changing the scope of digital identity in Nigeria. Her visionary leadership has positioned NIMC as a frontline player in the identity sector in Africa.
Under Coker-Odusote’s astute leadership, NIMC has achieved remarkable milestones, including a significant increase in National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, the provision of a reliable and secure world-class identity database, and the implementation of a 25/35% salary adjustment for staff. Other notable achievements include improved staff welfare, enhanced human capacity building, data harmonization, and effective collaboration with relevant government agencies in utilizing the NIN.
One of the key drivers of NIMC’s success has been Coker-Odusote’s 5-point agenda, which is aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate. This agenda has led to unprecedented growth in Nigeria’s digital identity sector, marking a new era in the country’s history.
The Commission, in a statement by its spokesman, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, urged the general public to leverage the benefits of NIN Authentication (NINAuth) for seamless verification services. NINAuth is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the timely and secure verification of NINs. By using NINAuth, individuals can protect their data from unauthorized use, decide when and how their data is shared, and enjoy seamless interactions with government agencies. The Commission stated its commitment to empowering individuals with control over their NIN data, ensuring a more secure and efficient identity management system.
The statement said: “By downloading and using NINAuth, Nigerians can experience the full benefits of a secure and efficient identity management system. We congratulate Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continued progress in Nigeria’s identity
NIMC DG Wins Outstanding Performance in Public Sector Award
Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Two commuters have lost their lives while several others were injured when a tipper lost control of its break and rammed into their Keke napep in Maiduguri on Friday.
The fatal crash which occurred around the T junction overlooking the official quarters of the Commissioner of Police in Maiduguri has brought to the fore once again the excesses of tipper drivers in the Borno State Capital.
A Statement by the sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Usman Muhammad described the probable cause of the crash as break failure.
In his statement he said that “A road traffic crash occurred at Police Commissioner Junction in Maiduguri on Friday, 3rd October at about 1854 hrs, resulting into two fatalities and eight injuries.
“The Crash involved a Howo truck, a Toyota Corolla and two other Tricycles at the Junction.
“The Cause of the Road crash was as a result of mechanical fault (Brake failure) of the Tipper Truck.
“Eight people (all Male adults) were involved in the crash. Two dead (all male adults) and 6 injured (all Male adults)”
The FRSC Sector Commander, Usman Muhammad said he had promptly dispatched emergency services to the scene to rescue the victims and provide medical attention to those who were wounded.
The FRSC authorities further noted that they have launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding what happened that fateful day.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such incidents.
The Command also emphasizes the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to ensure roadworthiness as a proactive measure to avoid such crashes.
Commander Usman
Muhammad who spoke with this reporter on phone extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery even as all the victims were conveyed to the Specialist Hospital Maiduguri for medical attention.
Bodies of those who lost their lives have since been deposited at the Mortuary of the specialist hospital, Maiduguri.
Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri
Two killed as suspected herders attack farmers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two farmers following an attack by suspected bandit herders in Naka area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, when the victims were returning from their farm.
Sources said that one Odiua Oshinyo of Tse Adiagh, Naka, had reported to the police that his son, Terkimbi Gyaluwa, 25, returned home and narrated how they were attacked by armed herders while working on their farm.
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Naka mobilised patrol and tactical teams to the scene, where two corpses were recovered and deposited at the General Hospital Mortuary, Naka.
Sources said joint patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
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Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two persons killed following a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, Mokwa Local Government Area.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, after a heated argument between Iliyasu Umar Sayidi, 30, and Ahmadu Isah, 25, both of Bukka village, escalated into a fight.
According to the sources , the two men engaged each other in a brawl and stabbed themselves with a dagger, inflicting severe injuries.
They were rushed to the General Hospital, Jebba, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.
Police operatives visited the scene, photographed the corpses, and deposited them at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), sources said.
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