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Kogi East Residents Pledge Overwhelming Support For APC Governorship Candidate As He Vow To Strengthen State Unity
Kogi East Residents Pledge Overwhelming Support For APC Governorship Candidate As He Vow To Strengthen State Unity....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Residents of Kogi East Senatorial District gathered in Anyigba, demonstrating their unwavering support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Usman Ododo. They pledged to play a crucial role in the upcoming governorship election on November 11, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining unity within the state.
Prominent Igala indigenes, including influential stakeholders from various political parties such as the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC), publicly switched their allegiance to the APC at the Kogi East Senatorial District Rally. They were joined by other notable Igala sons and daughters.
The enthusiastic show of support during the rally was described as unprecedented in the history of election campaigns in Kogi East.
The Igala community, in its pledge of support for the APC, expressed their determination to ensure the continuity of the progressive leadership under Governor Yahaya Bello, which they view as inclusive and development-oriented, with no room for ethnic-based political agendas.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Kogi APC Governorship Campaign Council, Shaibu Abubakar Audu, emphasized the party’s focus on the “Kogi Agenda” and its commitment to the state’s development and prosperity. He highlighted the importance of unity in Kogi and the drive to provide job opportunities for the youth through an agricultural revolution.
The Chairman of the APC in Kogi State, Abdullahi Bello, expressed his satisfaction with the overwhelming turnout and the energy displayed by the people of Kogi East. He urged them to maintain their momentum to ensure a resounding victory in the upcoming election.
Senator Jibrin Echocho, the representative of Kogi East in the National Assembly, called on all Igala people who have not yet joined the APC to embrace the party, emphasizing that elections are determined by party structures and the achievements of Governor Bello serve as a solid foundation for victory.
Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, urged voters to prioritize continuity over sentiments, emphasizing that elections revolve around political parties rather than tribe, religion, or region.
Governor Yahaya Bello cautioned against ethnic politics and emphasized the progress and unity that have been achieved during his tenure. He highlighted the importance of fairness, equity, and justice in governing the state.
In his speech, the APC Governorship Candidate, Usman Ododo, stated that his aspiration is centered around the people, progress, and unity of the state. He emphasized the need for unity, development, and prosperity.
The event was marked by the official welcoming of defectors from the PDP, SDP, and other political parties to the APC.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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