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Tinubu Gets Massive Endorsement From Lagos APC Ahead Of 2027 Polls.
According to Nivo News, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, setting the stage for early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The endorsement was made during a historic stakeholders’ meeting held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, attended by top political figures, traditional rulers, and members of the party’s Governance Advisory Council (GAC). The gathering reviewed the party’s performance in previous elections and discussed strategies to strengthen voter mobilisation, particularly among the youth.
The motion for the endorsement was moved by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, and seconded by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Both leaders commended the President’s achievements in the past two years, describing his administration as a model of progressive governance deserving of continuity.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who presided over the meeting, stated that President Tinubu had fulfilled many of his campaign promises and should be supported to continue the reforms he has started. “Our President has proven his capacity and vision for Nigeria. This is a unanimous call from Lagos to Aso Rock — we want him to run again,” Sanwo-Olu declared.
Also in attendance were former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, ministers, senators, local government chairmen, and other influential leaders. The meeting also featured a presentation on voter apathy and the need for increased civic engagement.
Senator Tokunbo Abiru, speaking on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus, praised Tinubu’s leadership, saying his strategic reforms have positively transformed the nation. “As President, he is applying the same visionary approach that turned Lagos into a model of development,” Abiru said, reaffirming the state’s unwavering support for his re-election.
APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, emphasised the importance of not only registering voters but also ensuring they turn out to vote during elections. The state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, announced incentives for units, wards, and local governments that record the highest number of registered voters, promising monetary rewards to boost participation.
Fashola, in his remarks, urged the party to focus on re-energising voter enthusiasm, noting the decline in voter turnout in recent elections. He also called for introspection on how well the party’s policies resonate with citizens, insisting that “Renewed Hope should bring renewed enthusiasm.”
The meeting concluded with renewed commitment from Lagos APC leaders to ensure massive grassroots mobilisation for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
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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