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“We Are Not Subjugated” — Venezuela Rejects US Control Claims.
Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has firmly dismissed claims that the country has fallen under the control of the United States following recent military developments, insisting that Venezuela remains sovereign and resolute in defending its independence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Rodríguez made the declaration on Thursday, January 8, while addressing a solemn ceremony held to honour about 100 Venezuelans her administration said were killed during a United States military operation carried out on January 3. She rejected assertions by Washington that Venezuela had been subdued, stressing that the nation did not surrender to foreign forces.
Rodríguez maintained that Venezuela was neither subordinate nor subjugated, declaring that resistance was mounted in defence of the homeland. She emphasised that the country continues to determine its own future despite external pressure and military intervention.
Her comments come amid heightened international attention following a US operation that led to the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro, who was reportedly taken to New York to face drug-trafficking charges. The development has sparked mixed reactions globally, with some backing the intervention while others have condemned it.
In Washington, United States President Donald Trump has suggested that the US could play a direct role in managing Venezuela’s transition, including overseeing its vast oil resources as part of post-conflict reconstruction efforts. Reports of possible long-term US involvement in Venezuela’s energy sector have further fueled controversy and diplomatic tension.
Rodríguez’s remarks were seen as a direct response to those claims, as she reiterated that Venezuela’s government is not being run by any external power. She underscored her administration’s commitment to national sovereignty and rejected any narrative portraying the country as being under foreign control.
The interim government has attributed the reported deaths to the US assault, noting that the casualties included both military personnel and civilians. In response, Rodríguez declared a period of national mourning and pledged to continue defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
The crisis has also drawn reactions from global powers, with countries such as Russia denouncing what they described as neocolonial threats and voicing support for Venezuela’s sovereignty and Rodríguez’s leadership. The unfolding situation has deepened geopolitical divisions, attracting attention and involvement from nations across Latin America, Europe, and beyond.
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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