Oluwasegun Adesuyi, Author at SocietyGazette.com

NCC Releases Guidelines For Replacing SIM Cards Of Dead, Sick People, Others

Nigerian telecommunications subscribers can legally replace Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for deceased and also persons by proxy, the Nigerian Communications Commission.

This was made known in the ‘Guidelines on SIM Replacement and the business rules & operational processes for implementation of the SIM replacement guidelines 2022.’

The Guideline was approved by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami).

The ministry had set up a technical committee on the guideline.

The Minister had approved the SIM Replacement Policy for subscribers whose SIMs have been lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged in 2021.

The guideline applies to all Communications Service Providers using a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) as well as all postpaid and prepaid subscribers, according to the document seen by THE WHISTLER.

The National Identity Number linkage has become mandatory for replacement of SIMs. Based on the guideline, subscribers can replace their SIM by proxy, while SIM replacement can be done for the deceased.

The NCC described the proxy as a subscriber who cannot visit the shop either due to sickness or inability to move.

It said the requirement are a letter of authorisation from the main Subscriber appointing the Proxy in that regard, adding that the Proxy must provide his/her NIN and the NIN of the main Subscriber.

The Guideline also stated that the Subscriber must provide the Communications Service Provider with a letter of indemnity, indemnifying the relevant Communications Service Provider from any liability arising from the SIM Replacement process.

On SIM replacement for the deceased, the regulator revealed that SIM of a deceased can be replaced by an authorized individual subject to conditions.

The steps are, “The provision of a Certified True Copy of the death certificate of the deceased issued by the National Population Commission (NPC). Provision of Letters of Administration of Estate issued by a superior Court of Record, where the deceased died intestate or with an unregistered Will. Where the deceased died testate, the Executor of the registered Will must provide the requisite probate letters showing authority to act on behalf of the estate of the deceased.

“The authorized individual must provide his/her NIN and the MSISDN of the deceased. The Communications Service Provider shall confirm the deceased ownership of the MSISDN and whether any NIN was linked to the MSISDN. The authorized individual must provide the Communications Service Provider with a letter of indemnity, indemnifying the relevant Communications Service Provider from any liability arising from the SIM Replacement process.

“At all times, such individual shall be liable where it is discovered that the SIM Replacement was done without the requisite authority.”

NYSC Confirms Death Of Missing Corps Member

The death of a female corps member, Stephanie Se-ember Terungwa Edward Achado, who was declared missing in the Federal Capital Territory on the 14th of April has been confirmed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The family of the late corps member had declared her missing in a post on social media.

It was reported that Stephanie went missing after leaving her apartment for Community Development Service (CDS).

However, her body was reportedly found on Wednesday, still dressed in her NYSC uniform, while some of her vital parts had been removed by the killers.

NYSC in a statement released on Facebook noted that Stephanie’s face was defaced beyond recognition.

The statement reads, “The attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to the pictures making the rounds in the social media of a missing Corps member deployed to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“The corpse was found wearing the NYSC khaki trouser, with the face defaced beyond recognition.

“On account of this, Management reported the discovery to relevant security agencies to help identify the body. It was later confirmed that the remains were that of a missing Corps member, Stephanie Se-Ember Terungwa, with State Code Number FC/21B/5807.

“Investigations are, however, currently ongoing to unravel the identity of the perpetrators of the dastardly act to bring them to justice.

“May her soul rest in peace.”

Trouble as parcel containing $75,000 Stolen At APC Headquarters

There was serious drama on Wednesday at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress after a parcel containing $75,000 was stolen.
According to reports, the cash was stolen while members of the party were struggling to gain access to the secretariat of the party.

The ruling party started sale of nomination forms on Tuesday which has seen aspirants storm the party headquarters to purchase their form.

It was gathered that canopies were set up in the premises of the secretariat due to the ongoing renovation.

However, the canopy where the forms were sold was abruptly disassembled without explanation during the incident.

Meanwhile, The PUNCH reports that the stolen funds at the party secretariat has no connection to the proceeds from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms.

Political aspirants in the party have been directed to deposit funds in the allocated account numbers before proceeding to pick up their forms at Buhari House.

An eyewitness said, “It’s actually $75,000. You know there was a struggle at the gate when aspirants and supporters were trying to get in. When the parcel of money dropped, it went missing in a flash. By the time security operatives were alerted, the thief had vanished with the envelope.”

At the time of filing this report, the ruling party has not officially reacted to the development.

2023: ‘Jonathan Has Sealed A Deal With Buhari On Presidency’ – Sources

There are indications that some top stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday night sold Goodluck Jonathan candidacy to President Muhammadu Buhari.
It was gathered that the stakeholders which include governors sold the idea of the former president serving for a term in office and handling over to his Vice.

According to Vanguard, sources claimed that the stakeholders plan to pick Jonathan’s running mate from North-East.

The sources further stated that both President Buhari and Jonathan have reached an agreement on the deal.

One of the sources said, “Jonathan has agreed in a way to serve only one term but not on the platform of the PDP. I am aware of what is going on and the deal thrown at Jonathan.

“Some APC governors, also known are the ones asking Jonathan to throw his hat in the ring. From what I know and the meeting I attended, they sold the idea to Buhari.

“Jonathan has already met Buhari in the villa and the deal has been sealed. The game is that he will only serve one term (because he cannot do two terms having been elected for the first term earlier) and hand over to his vice, who will come from the North-East.

“They know that the former president is obedient and will do their bidding, they have seen it in the past. As you know, the North still wants to retain power and that is why they are throwing the offer at him.”

Another source disclosed that the stakeholders have no plan to support the presidential ambition of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo ambition.

The source said, “They do not want Tinubu or Osinbajo. In fact, what worked against Osinbajo is that they see him as an extension of Bola Tinubu, who still defers to Tinubu.”

The source, however, concluded by saying, “things are still in a state of flux and last-minute jostling may still upturn the arrangement.”

Tinubu Meets Ex-EFCC Boss, Nuhu Ribadu In Saudi Arabia

Frontline presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu has met with the founding chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, in Saudi Arabia.
Naija News reports that both the former Governor of Lagos State and the ex-EFCC boss are in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, the lesser hajj.

Both politicians, who are chieftains of the ruling All Progress Congress (APC), were seen exchanging pleasantries and smiling during their discussion with another Nigerian.

The meeting follows Tinubu’s absence at the breaking of the Ramadan fast with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday.

Other APC leaders who attended the event include former interim chairman of the APC Chief Bisi Akande; former National Chairmen of the APC, John Oyegun and Adams Oshiomhole; former Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako as well as former Ogun Governor Olusegun Osoba.

The former Borno Governor Ali Modu-Sheriff; Former Zamfara Governor Ahmed Yerima; Former Sokoto Governor Aliyu Wamako; former Edo Governor Oserheimen Osunbor; former Yobe Governor Bukar Ibrahim; General Muhammed Magoro; Senators Lawal Shuaibu, Aba Aji, Alh. Tijjani Tumsah, Ambassador Fati Bala, Hon. Abubakar Guru and Alhaji Nasiru Danu were also invited.

Maureen Badejo: The Satanic Agent, Blackmailer In Futile Moves Against Apostle Johnson Suleman Exposed With Audio Evidence

In Christendom, when the name Maureen Badejo is mentioned, what comes to mind is the story of an idle person who has become the devil’s workshop. Indeed, Maureen Badejo has proven to be a full time agent for Satan, making moves to bring down anointed men of God.

An opportunist who found her way to the United Kingdom after wrecking her husband’s business in Nigeria, she does nothing but sit on the internet all day making unthinkable allegations against men of God in Nigeria.

No doubt, she is a well known figure in the kingdom of darkness as she has a history of lying against fathers of faith in the kingdom of light which of course tallies with the mission of the devil to win more people to his kingdom. One of her most pronounced attacks on men of God is that Of Rev DK Olukoya of MFM. She took on the man of God for over a year and as it stands now, she is on the verge of going to jail for defaming the highly revered man of God.

Despite recording several failures to bring down men of God, she seem not to get tired as she just took on the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman. She made several allegations about extra-marital affairs, maltreatment of maid, occultic activities, killing of adopted children, and several others.

Of course, Apostle Suleman is not expected to respond to the allegations of a nonentity as the bible says ‘’Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes’’(Proverb 26:4) but as a follower of Christ and the love for the growth of the gospel, I have taken it upon myself to clarify somethings and let the world know how mentally derailed Maureen Badejo is.

How can a sane person make over 60 defamatory videos on a human being within five months and each video duration is within 3 to 7 hours?

First, Maureen alleged that a domestic staff of the man of God named Amos revealed to her that domestic staff of Apostle Suleman die regularly and mysteriously. If Maureen had a functioning mental system, she should have asked Amos how he survived for 10 years without dying like others as he claims. It’s obvious that was a blatant lie from the pit of hell. If others die often, Amos should also have died long time ago. As a matter of fact, Apostle Suleman has been very kind to his domestic staffers, just recently he gave a house to his cook who has served him for 10 year. Aside that, he also supported Amos, his domestic staff and his elder brother with $40k which they squandered in Dubai withing days.

Secondly, Maureen said Apostle Suleman used one ‘Martha’ to renew his powers and amass congregation to his church. it’s quite funny because taking a look at Apostle Suleman’s ministry, there is no way any diabolical power can keep it running. In Auchi, Apostle Suleman has maintained a record of having the largest congregation for many years, many know how he rose into prominence through God’s help so allegations of using diabolical means is not true. Such statement is coming from desperation to bring down the ever flourishing ministry of the man of God. Aside that, the girl martha came out to debunk the lies that she never had anything sexual with Apostle Suleman. Martha even called live on Maureen Badejo’s show to debunk the story

Thirdly, Maureen Accused Apostle Suleman of having marital affairs with married women in the church, citing Mike David’s wife as a reference to back up the claims. For many who don’t know Mike David, he became popular last year when he accused Apostle of having affairs with his wife. It was discovered that his allegation was made out of bitterness and at the end of the day, he had to apologize for making such an allegation because it’s not the truth.

It’s unfortunate that Maureen Badejo has amassed to herself gullible followers who are just like her, wanting to pull down men of God if not, people like her would have been recommended for appointment at a Psychiatric hospital as it’s obvious someone in a right state of mind wouldn’t dare make the allegations.

We are in the last days and it’s normal to see agent of satan unleash their terror on men of God but at the end of the day, light will overcome darkness.

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2023: Jonathan Seeking Support Of People Who Brought Him Down – Yeni Kuti

Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, the daughter of popular Afro Beat legend, Fela Kuti on Tuesday stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is now seeking support from people who worked against him in 2015.
Jonathan had lost to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress after some governors and chieftains in the Peoples Democratic Party reportedly worked against him.

Following his defeat, the APC government had condemned the former President at any given chance, however, there have been claims that the ruling party wants to field Jonathan as its candidate in 2023.

Yeni on Tuesday further stated that Jonathan did not have good public relations to project his achievements while in office.

She, while speaking in a programme on Channels TV said Jonathan achieved a lot while in office despite his areas of failure.

Yeni said, “He didn’t have good PR. There are a lot of things that he did that we didn’t hear about. This railway line that he did that Amaechi finished, he started it, agriculture, he had Adesina then but he didn’t have good PR. He did roads, and power amongst others.

“I am not saying he was a good president or a bad president, I’m not even judging him. This present government used that against him and brought him down. When they brought him down, what did he do? He left with integrity. People are the ones hailing him now that he has no business going back there cos when he was there, we abused him.

“We cannot say there was no fault in his government, we cannot. The people that he wants to go and stand on their back to become president again are the same people that brought him down.”

Buhari Invites Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Akande Others To Dinner

President Muhammadu Buhari has invited some top leaders of the All Progressives Congress to an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja.

The dinner will hold on Tuesday according to the letter of invitation sent out to guests.

Those invited for the meeting include former Lagos State Governor and Presidential aspirant, Mr Bola Tinubu, former National Chairmen of the APC, Messrs John Oyegun and Adams Oshiomhole.

Also invited to the dinner are the former Adamawa state Governor, Mr Murtala Nyako, former Ogun State Governor, Mr Olusegun Osoba, first interim chairman of the APC, Mr Bisi Akande and former Borno State Governor, Mr Ali Modu-Sheriff.

Also included in the letter of invitation are the former Zamfara State Governor, Mr Ahmed Yarima, former Sokoto State Governor, Mr Aliyu Wamako, former Edo state Governor, Mr Oserheimen Osunbor and former Yobe State Governor, Mr Bukar Ibrahim.

Others are General Muhammed Magoro, Senators Lawal Shuaibu, Aba Aji, Tijjani Tumsah, Fati Bala, Abubakar Guru, and Nasiru Danu.

The letter of invitation to the dinner was dated April 22, 2022, and addressed to the APC National Chairman, and signed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Ibrahim Gambari.

The invitation letter read: “I write to inform you that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has directed that invitation be extended to the attached list of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to join the President to break Ramadan fast on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 1830 hours in the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja.

“In this regard, you are kindly requested to invite them to attend. The leaders are to arrive at the Pilot Gate at 1630 hours for Rapid Covid-19 testing at the State House Conference Centre and be seated at the venue by 1800 hours.”

BREAKING: Bandits kill APC Chairman in Kaduna

Several residents have been killed and an unconfirmed number of others wounded after an attack on Monday night by armed groups locally known as bandits on some villages in Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA) in the northwestern state of Kaduna in Nigeria, POLITICS NIGERIA reports.

Sources told this newspaper that the terrorists also kidnapped people and stole cattle.

APC Chairman, Aribi Ward, Iliya Auta
One of the victims is a local chieftain of the ruling party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Aribi Ward, Iliya Auta.

Neither the state government nor the military has confirmed the incident.

Over the last few months, groups of armed bandits have kidnapped, tortured and killed hundreds of people across northwest and central Nigeria, demanding ransoms and looting citizens, rich and poor. Consequently, millions of people have been displaced.

On April 3, the lawbreakers raided Jere, in the same Kagarko LGA, and kidnapped some people.

The bandits have operated from forest bases.

In some villages, they have even become the law, taxing locals on a regular basis.