By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance. Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...
By Chico Mies NIMC The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details exclusively through its official self-service portal to safeguard their personal information. In a statement issued on Monday by Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s head of corporate communications, the commission emphasized the importance of using only the designated platform to maintain data security and integrity. “To ensure the security and integrity of your NIN data, modifications should only be carried out via the official NIMC self-service portal: selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng ,” the statement read. NIMC cautioned against using unauthorized websites for modifications, warning that doing so could expose individuals to identity theft and data breaches. It assured Nigerians that using the official portal guarantees data protection while providing the convenience of making updates remotely. The commission also reiterated that all NIN ...