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Akwa Ibom Earthquake: Akpabio Cedes APC Control to Governor Eno in Political Masterstroke
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday officially handed over the political machinery of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to Governor Umo Eno, marking a major realignment in the state’s political landscape.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to NIVONEWS, the symbolic transfer took place at the Government House Banquet Hall in Uyo, where Akpabio publicly declared Governor Eno as the new leader of the ruling party in the state.
“I hereby hand over the APC structure in Akwa Ibom to the new party leader in the state,” Akpabio declared, handing over a broom — the APC’s symbol — to Eno. “This broom will sweep away poverty, underdevelopment, and disunity from our state.”
The announcement was met with thunderous applause from party faithful, stakeholders, and political leaders in attendance.
Governor Eno, who was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially joined the APC last month, ending the PDP’s 26-year grip on power in the oil-rich state. Speaking at the ceremony, he said his defection was driven by a strong desire to unlock stalled infrastructure development — particularly the long-delayed Ibom Deep Seaport project.
“We are not afraid to join the APC because we believe it is the platform that will help us realise the Ibom Deep Seaport,” Eno said. “This project has eluded us for over three decades, but today we are hopeful the federal government will support its delivery.”
Also speaking at the event, former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje proclaimed Akpabio as a national leader of the party, while affirming Eno’s new role as the state party head.
“From today, Governor Umo Eno becomes the APC leader in Akwa Ibom, while Senator Akpabio remains a respected national leader of our great party,” Ganduje announced.
The event, which drew key APC chieftains, federal lawmakers, and influential political figures from across the country, signaled a major political shift ahead of the 2027 elections.
In his closing remarks, Governor Eno pledged inclusive governance, promising to serve all Akwa Ibom residents regardless of political affiliation.
“I am governor for everyone,” he said. “I will continue to lead with fairness, equity, and the fear of God.”
Political analysts say the development could redefine the balance of power in Akwa Ibom, as well as fast-track long-pending development projects.
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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