SEAN STRICKLAND FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM UFC WHITE HOUSE EVENT BY SECRET SERVICE. (PHOTO).

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Sean Strickland forcibly removed from UFC White House event by Secret Service UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., after showing up despite claiming he had been excluded from the White House event.  Strickland later clarified on Instagram that he was not arrested but suggested he might face a disorderly conduct charge, which in D.C. carries penalties of up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.  His presence drew immediate hostility from the pro-Trump crowd, with chants of “USA” erupting before Secret Service agents escorted him out. Strickland had been vocal in the weeks leading up to the event, insisting that his exclusion was politically motivated due to his outspoken criticism of Trump’s ties to Israel and Jeffrey Epstein.  He mocked the event online, even parodying a famous photo of Trump at the Western Wall. UFC CEO Dana White disputed Strickland’s claims, saying the decision was simp...

NIMC APPROVES FIC FOR PARTICIPATION IN ID4D PROJECT. (PHOTO).


 NIMC Approves FIC for Participation in ID4D Project


The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has granted approval for FIC Professionals Network Plc to participate in the Identity for Development (ID4D) Ecosystem Enrolment Service.


FIC, a recognized stakeholder in the financial inclusion sector, recently collaborated with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to introduce the Agency Banking Certification (ABC) program for aspiring financial inclusion professionals. The company met all necessary requirements before being approved for the initiative.


The approval was confirmed in a letter dated January 23, 2025, signed on behalf of the NIMC Director-General/CEO, Engr. (Mrs) Abisoye Coker-Odusote.


The Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project is a transformative initiative aimed at providing a secure and verifiable digital identity for all Nigerians. It seeks to enhance service delivery, improve governance, and create new opportunities in the digital economy.

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