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From Disaster to Development: Aliyu Commissions Roads to Transform Sokoto’s Economy
In what has been widely celebrated as a major stride toward infrastructure development and flood control, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Wednesday commissioned three strategic road projects in the flood-prone Mabera area of the state capital.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The newly inaugurated roads include: the Chima-Rai Jumu’at Mosque Road to Mabera Roundabout, constructed at a cost of N502 million; the 1.32km Unguwar Rogo Police Station Junction to Mabera Roundabout road, valued at N729 million; and the 800-metre stretch from Mabera Roundabout to Musa Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque, connecting to the Eastern Bypass, at an estimated N756 million.
According to Arewa PUNCH, Governor Aliyu, while unveiling the projects, described them as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance urban mobility and end the yearly flooding that has long plagued Mabera.
“These are not just roads; they are lifelines,” Aliyu declared.
“For years, Mabera was in the news every rainy season for unfortunate reasons. Today, we’re changing that narrative—not with promises, but with action.”
Each of the roads features dual-side drainage systems—a critical design element aimed at breaking the cycle of seasonal floods that previously cut off the area, disrupted businesses, and displaced residents.
The commissioning ceremony attracted dignitaries from across the country, including Edo State Governor, His Excellency Monday Okpebholo, who attended as the special guest of honour.
Governor Aliyu expressed gratitude for Governor Okpebholo’s presence, describing it as a symbol of friendship and national unity.
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to urban renewal, Aliyu assured residents that the government would continue to rehabilitate and construct township roads across Sokoto.
“Our vision is to build roads that are durable, flood-resistant, and worthy of a modern and expanding state,” he stated.
He also called on the Mabera community to take ownership of the new infrastructure:
“These roads are yours. Guard them, maintain them, and ensure they serve not just today, but generations to come.”
The governor took the opportunity to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his supportive leadership and dedication to grassroots development. He also paid tribute to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whom he described as a steadfast mentor and key figure in his political career.
Our correspondent reports that the road commissioning represents a watershed moment for the people of Mabera—ushering in a new era of connectivity, flood mitigation, and renewed optimism for the future.
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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