DEFENCE
NIS Reopens passport Application Portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the reopening of its passport application and payment portal.
This is contained in a statement by NIS Spokesman, Mr Amos Okpu, in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Comptroller-General of the service, Mr Muhammad Babandede, said the portal became effective from 12 midnight on Tuesday.
Babandede said the portal would allow eligible applicants to apply and make payments for the various categories of passports of their choice.
The passport portal was closed on May 17, following a directive by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.
The minister had directed the closure of the portal to enable the service to clear the backlog of applications in issuing centres across the country in the past few months.
Babandede further explained that with the reopening of the portal, a new passport application and payment regime had begun.
He said: “Applications and payments for passport services shall be made through the service website, www.immigration.gov.ng.
“Applicants are expected to visit the portal to apply and upload their support documents for vetting and processing.
“A chat room facility to guide applicants through the application and payment process has been provided on the portal.
“Upon successful applications, applicants shall make their online booking interview/enrollment appointment on any day, time and location they consider convenient.
“The new timeline for passport production and issuance after a successful enrollment at the selected issuing centre shall be six weeks for fresh applications and three weeks for re-issue (renewal applications).”
According to him, no applicant who has yet to make online application and payment shall be allowed into any of the issuing centres for passport processing.
The comptroller-general added that pplicants would be contacted through the email addresses and phone numbers they provided during application when their passports were ready.
He, however, cautioned Nigerians to avoid patronising touts as the entire process had been made seamless for effective and efficient service delivery.
Babandede warned passport racketeers to desist from acts capable of undermining the NIS reform efforts to avoid very strict sanctions. (NAN)
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.
The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna.
Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the screening test on 14 June, is based on the official UTME results sent by JAMB to the Nigerian Defence Academy.
“Candidates are advised to check the portal to eliminate network issues as the reason for not being shortlisted.
” Afterwards, those who were not shortlisted for the screening test are advised to verify the current status of their results from the JAMB, “Maidawa said.
(NAN)
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin.
Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents and visitors in Kwara of a peaceful and well-secured celebration.
Mohammed explained that the deployed personnel would be strategically positioned across all 16 Local Government Areas to safeguard critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centers, and other high-traffic locations.
”All Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Units have been directed to remain on high alert and sustain proactive engagements with communities.
”Our presence will be visible, coordinated and reassuring, as we have assessed the risk areas, identified critical points and implemented a multi-layered approach to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration,” he said.
The commandant warned individuals and groups intending to use the festive atmosphere to create trouble, vandalise critical infrastructure or engage in any unlawful activity to desist or face the wrath of law.
He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or activities. (NAN)
) The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday.
Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.
She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.
She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.
“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.
“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said
A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.
The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.
It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.
“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.
“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.
“It is an evening one can never imagine.
“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”
In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.
“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.
“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.
“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”
The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview in Makurdi on Monday.
Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.
She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.
She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.
“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.
“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said
A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.
The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.
It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.
“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.
“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.
“It is an evening one can never imagine.
“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”
In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.
“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.
“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.
“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”
The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN)
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