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G5 Governors Prevented Disaster, Stabilised Nigeria — FCT Minister Boasts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the actions taken by the G5 Governors during the 2023 presidential election were pivotal in maintaining national stability and averting potential post-election unrest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wike made this statement on Monday during a meeting with members of the “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP” from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, held in Abuja.
The former Rivers State governor explained that the G5 Governors’ decision not to support the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stemmed from a firm commitment to the principle of rotational zoning between the North and South.
The G5 group comprises Wike himself, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).
“You may like us or not, but the truth remains that if the G5 hadn’t taken our stand, Nigeria would have been plunged into crisis,” Wike declared. “It’s not about who benefited from it, but about doing what was right—and we still stand by that decision.”
Wike Accuses PDP of Abandoning Its Constitution
Wike, a vocal critic of the PDP leadership, accused the party of failing to honour its zoning policy, which he believes contributed to its poor electoral performance.
“We have consistently stressed the importance of respecting both the party’s constitution and the Nigerian Constitution,” he said. “Had the party listened, we would not be facing the current situation.”
He also criticised certain party leaders for their high-handedness, warning that selfish interests and inflated egos were endangering the party’s survival.
“Our responsibility is to reconcile and unify—not to dismiss grievances or alienate members,” Wike cautioned. “We must not let greed and ego destroy our party.”
Despite the internal discord and the fallout from the 2023 general elections, Wike expressed cautious optimism that the PDP could still recover—provided stakeholders commit to resolving the underlying causes of division.
Among those in attendance were former governors Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and Okezie Ikpeazu, along with PDP National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and former Senate Minority Leader Senator Philip Aduda.
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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