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Tinubu to Media at NUJ @ 70: Be Guardians of Democracy, Not Merchants of Chaos!”
The Federal Government has called on the Nigerian media to take a frontline role in shaping narratives that showcase the country’s democratic strides and achievements.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Tinubu made the appeal during the 70th Anniversary Gala, Award Night, and Book Launch of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), held in Abuja on Saturday. Represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, President Tinubu served as the event’s Special Guest of Honour. Highlighting his longstanding connection with the Nigerian press, Tinubu said no president in the country’s history shares a deeper bond with the media than he does. He encouraged journalists to leverage their platforms in fostering national unity, trust, and the deepening of democratic values. “As we celebrate 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, the media must become the voice of our democratic victories — from institutional reforms and infrastructure development to active civic engagement and socio-economic progress,” he said. He added that by highlighting these positive developments, the media not only honours the struggles that birthed Nigeria’s democracy but also strengthens national unity and public confidence in democratic institutions. “In doing this, the media affirms its role as a crucial pillar in sustaining and advancing Nigeria’s democratic journey,” Tinubu stated. The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom, stressing that a robust, ethical, and responsible media is vital to the country’s democratic stability. He also disclosed that the government, in collaboration with UNESCO, is working to establish a Category-2 Institute for Media and Information Literacy in Abuja to promote professionalism and ethical journalism. While recognising the media’s watchdog role, Tinubu expressed a willingness to collaborate with journalists in advancing peace, security, and national development. “Hold us accountable — we welcome that. But also see us as partners in the shared task of delivering a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Nigeria,” he said. President Tinubu congratulated the NUJ on reaching the 70-year milestone and praised the union for preserving its legacy through the commemorative book unveiled at the event. “I firmly believe the media must take charge of its own narrative. If we don’t tell our story, no one else will,” he concluded.
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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