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Northern Democrats Urge Opposition to Ditch Old Parties, Start Fresh with New Political Movement!
The League of Northern Democrats (LND), a key component of the National Opposition Coalition Group, has advised the coalition to reject existing political parties and immediately begin registering a new political party in preparation for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This recommendation was announced on Saturday by the LND Convener, Dr. Umar Ardo, alongside 12 senior league members, following what they described as a thorough internal review and critical assessment of the coalition’s strategic options.
In a statement released after their discussions, the LND declared, “After careful consideration of the two main proposals — merging into an existing registered party such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the Social Democratic Party (SDP), or registering a new political party — we conclude that the most advantageous path for the opposition is to establish a new party platform. This presents the most viable, principled, and sustainable way forward.”
The group emphasized that forming a new party presents an opportunity for a “national rebirth” based on core values, competence, and a clear vision, unlike the existing parties that are burdened by entrenched internal structures and legal complications.
Dr. Ardo highlighted the risks posed by existing parties, stating, “The ADC, SDP, and similar parties already have deeply rooted ward, local government, and state-level leadership whose tenures are legally binding and resistant to change.
“For example, the ADC chairman in Adamawa publicly affirmed that his mandate, obtained in December 2022, will remain valid until December 2026—well beyond the 2027 nomination period. This situation is common nationwide.”
He cited the breakdown of the NNPP fusion led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as a warning, saying, “That fusion collapsed amid disputes over leadership and candidacy even before primaries were completed. Any rushed merger lacking ideological clarity and unified control risks the same fate.”
Addressing concerns about timing, the LND stated that the period before the 2027 elections is sufficient to build a strong platform—“provided the process begins now.”
“Nigeria’s democratic framework offers ample legal and operational space to register a new party. The challenge is not time, but political will.”
The LND stressed that the new party must reflect Nigeria’s diversity while being grounded in “merit, justice, productivity, and patriotism.”
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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