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NIS Begins Physical Verification of 6,105 Job Applicants
By Gom Mirian, Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) has said it was set to commence physical verification for the 6,105), applicants out of which 4,120 will be employed for 2021 recruitment exercise.
The NIS data analysis showed that 3341,554 individuals applied, while 75,155 candidates were shortlisted and invited for the CBAT.
Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Services, Muhammad Babandede, who spoke to newsmen weekend at the NIS headquarters in Abuja, said that the exercise will commence within the six geopolitical zones of the country.
According to him North East Zone will have the examination in Bauchi State, while North-West will be in Kano, South South will be in Nigerian military training school, South East will be in Immigration Training School Ikoru, while South -West have its examination in Lagos and North Central candidates will have their examination in Minna, Niger state.
Babandede said, “the messages will be send in bulk to the successful candidates. The people will receive an email or text message and when they receive that message, we will published the names on our website.
“When you see a text massage which will available on our website on Monday. The applicants can check our website on Monday and if you see your name or if you received a text massage or email just go to our website and print your slip and when you print your slip you will see your center.”
He frowned at reports that were people collecting money from unsuspecting members of the public in the name of giving them employment.
“I’m warning that immigration service is not for sale and I’m glade to said that it is not for sale.
“We had arrested so many people just last week, I signed a letter to ICPC forwarding one immigration officer and one correctional officer who have collected almost N15 million naira from innocent Nigerians for recruitment. So anybody who has given money for or has asked to give money about recruitment let him or her send the information to our email or go to ICPC or any anti corruption commission near you. We are not selling any slots to anybody. It is very clear to anybody,” he added.
The Comptroller Secretary, Hajia Aisha Rufai , who also spoke at the event said that they have gone through all the process and stages necessary for every recruitment.
“We have gotten the presidential approval, federal character commission approval, all these process were done in 2020. The presidential approval was done on 20th of Feb 2020 and the federal character commission approval done on March 5th 2020 and after that advertisement was required in three daily papers.
The next line of action is for the physical verification exercises and medical examinations, drugs test and certificate verification.
“The candidates that applied will have to visit website for details. We have a warning for all candidate because of what people are use to collect money from people but there is no financial gratification from or to anybody. There will be officials who will make sure there will be punishment for those who caught in the act.
“Compliance to time is key. If you do not come when you are supposed to you are own your own.
“Only those invited that will be there and the process is very transparent. All those who applied will have a number and that is reference number and verification form,” she explained.
The Federal Government on Thursday condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of theMinistry.Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
“This devastating incident which claimed the lives of over 290 individuals has left the global community in mourning. “Nigeria stands in solidarity with India during this period of immense grief and unfortunate loss.“While initial reports indicate no Nigerian citizen was aboard the flight, the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi remains in close contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance where necessary.“In this moment of shared sorrow, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to global aviation safety and supports the call for thorough investigation into the crash with a view to preventing such tragedies in the future.”The minister further commiserated with the families of the bereaved and all those affected by this tragic incident. (NAN)
The Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Mr Hyacinth Dajoh, has advised youths in the state to participate actively in the economic and political development of the country.Dajoh gave the advice in his Democracy Day message issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Terver Zamber, in Makurdi.
The speaker urged youths to show more interest in the economic and political development of the country. He said that they had the required education, exposure, and numerical strength to make a positive impact on both the economy and governance. Dajoh assured the youths that the assembly under his leadership would continue to enact laws to protect democracy and the rule of law.The speaker urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy worked in the country.He said that democracy remained the best option for the country.The speaker added that through the determination of the citizens and their active participation in the democratic process, Nigeria would be a great country.He saluted the heroic deeds of patriots who worked assiduously to actualise democratic rule in the country, especially the symbol of the June 12 struggle, the late M.K.O. Abiola.According to him, only a truly great, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria could be a befitting compensation for their sacrifices.He commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue for their roles in upholding democratic principles.Dajoh said that more sacrifices were required from the citizens to ensure that the country got the best of democracy. (NAN)
From Ene Asuquo, Calabar
There is another round of hostility arising from communal skirmishes between two brotherly communities of Etono 2 and Biakpan in Biased Local Government Are of Cross River State.The resumption of hostilities happened some days ago when youths from Etono 2 were alleged to have attacked and killed a visitor to Biakpan and another youth whose identity was not immediately known.
Before then there were reports that nearly 50 persons had been killed on both sides. In the latest resurgence, a source said, “Sporadic shootings were heard on Monday and Tuesday inside Biakpan. A few persons have been killed.”State security adviser Southern district, Patrick Odion told our correspondent that he has his men on ground to calm the situation.Recall that about three weeks ago, Commissioner of Police in the state, Olusegun Omosanyin summoned the two sides to his Headquarters in Calabar and cautioned them.The police commissioner had disclosed how there was massive arms buildup by the two communities and said he would launch police action to retrieve the arms from them.He had expressed anger that the two sides had earlier refused to appear before him three times when he summoned them, adding that he had also dispatched his key officers to the two communities.Following the resumption of the hostilities, the police commissioner again met with the leadership of Biase LGA in his office.He assured that he would mobilize his men today to Biakpan and Etono 2 to quell the uprising.When DAILY ASSET spoke with some concerned stakeholders from the two communities they lamented that often when police and soldiers sent to douse tensions would leave, hostilities would resume soon after.A youth leader from Etono 2 who gave his name as Egwu Jerry, lamented, “The presence of the security men usually give us confidence but once they leave, our safety is no longer guaranteed. We’re few compared with those from Biakpan.”He also lamented that they do not have access road elsewhere than the one into Biakpan which reason, their adversaries usually encircle and easily attack and kill them.But a chief from Biakpan who gave his name as Onun Ekpezu alleged that Etono people were too aggressive and violent, and have destroyed their important properties and farms, and have killed their people and visitors.”Because of these, our youths have positioned themselves to defend our women and properties”, Ekpezu said.
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