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Political Opportunist? Gov Eno Labels Kenneth Okonkwo an ‘Attempted Lawyer on the Run'”
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has fired back at Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, following Okonkwo’s derogatory remarks labeling him a “political transgender.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo, during a recent appearance on Arise Television, had expressed disappointment over Governor Eno’s rumored defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described Eno’s political stance as weak and unprincipled, particularly criticizing the governor’s statement that he could not fight like the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
“The worst from the opposition is joining the ruling party, while the best from the ruling party is defecting to the opposition,” Okonkwo said. He cited a statement by Eno’s own Commissioner for Information and Strategy, which emphasized ideological opposition to the APC — a sentiment Okonkwo claimed indirectly paints Eno as lacking in principle.
Okonkwo ridiculed Eno for publicly declaring, “I can’t fight like Wike. I want a smooth ride in 2027. I still love the PDP,” calling the statement politically “transgenderic.” He continued with crude analogies, mocking the governor for wanting Wike’s success without his confrontational style.
In a swift response, Governor Eno dismissed Okonkwo’s remarks in a video circulating online. He urged the public to disregard the actor’s comments, referring to him as an “attempted lawyer” and “failed politician” who fled from the Labour Party after an unsuccessful political stint.
“People like him—who are not even from Akwa Ibom—have tried everything,” Eno said. “He tried acting and was known only for ‘Living in Bondage.’ He tried law but has never moved a single motion. He tried politics with Labour Party but ran away. He is an attempted actor, an attempted lawyer, and an attempted politician. He should go back to his own state and fight there. We’re living the reality here.”
Governor Eno’s rebuttal adds fuel to an already tense political discourse, spotlighting the clash between personal ambition and public perception in Nigeria’s evolving political space.
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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