NIMC Introduces Free NIN Slip Download Via NINAuth App
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has provided a clear process for Nigerians to obtain their National Identification Number (NIN) slips at no cost and without visiting enrolment centres. According to the commission, applicants can download the NINAuth application, select the NIN Slip option, and complete a facial authentication step before downloading the document. The clarification is intended to spare citizens the expense of paying third-party agents for a service that is available free of charge.
Atiku Pledges Fuel Subsidy Restoration and Border Reopening
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has restated his commitment to reinstate the petrol subsidy and reopen Nigeria’s land borders should he be elected president in 2027. He indicated that the proposed intervention would be targeted, transparently funded, and anchored in domestic refining. According to him, reopening the borders would stimulate cross-border trade and provide support for businesses.
Lamine Yamal Sets Champions League Teenage Scoring Record
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history, bringing his tally to 14 goals. The 19-year-old reached the milestone during Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa, overtaking the previous record held by Kylian Mbappé. Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni also appears among the competition’s leading teenage scorers, with five goals to his name.
Senate Weighs Penalties for Hospitals Rejecting Emergency Patients
The Senate is deliberating a bill that would impose a six-month jail term, a fine of up to N300,000, or both on hospitals that turn away emergency patients or breach proposed treatment standards. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the amendment to the National Health Act would oblige hospitals to assess emergency patients within 15 minutes and commence initial stabilisation within 30 minutes of arrival.
Tinubu Returns After Umrah Pilgrimage
President Bola Tinubu has left Jeddah for Abuja following the completion of a week-long Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The visit featured prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and a rare opportunity to enter the Holy Ka’abah, where he prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and prosperity.
JAMB Flags Five Pitfalls for 2027 UTME Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has highlighted five mistakes prospective candidates should avoid ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. These include late preparation, poor selection of course and institution, incorrect subject combinations, failure to follow official announcements, and errors in personal information during registration.
Tinubu Recalls Driving Taxi in US to Fund Education
President Bola Tinubu has recounted working as a taxi driver and taking on other jobs in the United States to finance his university education. He explained that he delayed starting school in order to save money, an experience he said shaped his conviction about expanding access to education. The President also disclosed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed more than N372bn in student loans.
Obi Condemns Attack on Campaign Convoy in Calabar
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has condemned an attack on his campaign convoy by suspected thugs in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident reportedly took place hours before he addressed a town hall meeting, with the attackers smashing the windscreens and side mirrors of some campaign buses. Obi has cautioned against political violence in the run-up to the 2027 general election.
