Countrywide Updates
The Nigerian government and various sectors have witnessed a flurry of significant developments and occurrences over the past few days. From the launch of new national identity cards to security incidents, religious celebrations, and personal matters involving public figures, the nation has experienced a diverse array of events.
The Federal Government is poised to introduce three new national identity cards in May, targeting the issuance of these cards to approximately 104 million citizens across the country. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has planned the rollout of a bank-enabled National ID card, a social intervention card, and an optional ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card.
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adjust and lower the applicable exchange rate below the N1,251 per US dollar rate it had pegged for its members. This request was conveyed through a letter from ABCON’s National President, Aminu Gwadabe, to the CBN’s Director of Trade & Exchange Department.
The Imo State Police Command has arrested the 38-year-old owner of Our Guest Hotel, Ibe Obasi, located in Obowo Local Government Area, for allegedly torturing to death a local youth, Ebuka Udemba. The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, issued a statement on Sunday regarding the incident, which occurred on Saturday.
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.
The military has suffered the loss of a Lieutenant during an ambush by terrorists along the Buratai-Buni Gari Road in Borno State. Four soldiers were also injured in the encounter that took place around 9:35 am on April 4.
Gunmen killed two persons in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State and took away their personal effects. The bodies were found around Lapai Road, close to Mashina village on Saturday. The identities of the deceased remain unknown.
Gunmen attacked the Makurdi residence of the lawmaker representing Logo-Ukum-Katsina Ala in the House of Representatives, Solomon Wombo. It is reported that about four gunmen stormed the house around 11:30 pm on April 6 by scaling the fence and threatening the housekeeper.
A large crowd welcomed “kidnap kingpin” Hamisu Bala, better known as Wadume, to his hometown in Ibbi, Taraba State, on Sunday. Wadume, who was arrested by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector-General of Police in 2019, was released from Kuje Prison in Abuja on Friday, according to sources.
The Rivers State Police Command has warned politicians to seek lawful means to address grievances rather than resorting to verbal attacks that can stoke violence in the state. This warning follows recent verbal altercations between Governor Similanayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 20 years of “friendship/marriage.” The comedian confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page on Sunday, stating that he had reached a stage where he could no longer entertain the public with “deep personal family issues.”
Countrywide Updates Conclusion: The events highlighted in this article span various domains, including national security, governance, law enforcement, and the personal lives of public figures. As the nation continues to grapple with these developments, it is crucial for relevant authorities and stakeholders to address pressing issues promptly and effectively, ensuring the well-being and progress of the Nigerian populace.