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Atiku Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency on His Own Presidency
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu, urging him to declare a state of emergency—not on any region—but on his own administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku described Nigeria’s current state as one of “complete emergency,” citing escalating insecurity, deepening poverty, and what he called the president’s continued neglect of governance responsibilities during multiple crises.
He condemned Tinubu’s ongoing stay in France, which the presidency labeled a “working visit,” stating that such trips are tone-deaf at a time when the nation is in dire need of leadership.
“On April 2, 2025, President Tinubu left for France. If that announcement had come a day earlier, Nigerians might have laughed it off as an April Fool’s joke. Unfortunately, it’s a grim reality and a major slap in the face of a suffering population,” the statement read.
Atiku lambasted Tinubu for neglecting urgent national issues, pointing to rising insecurity in Plateau and Benue states, renewed Boko Haram activities, and worsening economic conditions nationwide.
“While Tinubu relaxes in a country known for efficient governance, Nigeria is disintegrating. Plateau is a massacre zone, Benue is under siege, terrorists are regaining ground, and Nigerians are sinking further into poverty and fear,” he said.
He also accused the administration of extravagant spending on needless foreign travel, questioning how a government that borrows heavily could justify spending billions on what he termed “vanity tours.”
Since taking office, Atiku claimed, Tinubu has spent a total of 59 days in France—time he believes should have been devoted to confronting Nigeria’s multiple emergencies.
“This isn’t mere negligence—it’s a catastrophic failure of duty,” Atiku stated.
He urged Tinubu to cut his trip short and return home immediately, adding that a truly patriotic leader wouldn’t have to be begged to show up in times of national crisis.
Criticizing Tinubu’s handling of internal political issues, Atiku said, “This is not like the manufactured emergency Tinubu imposed in Rivers State for partisan reasons—this is a national breakdown. So, when will he declare a state of emergency on his own failed presidency?”
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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