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Ex-PDP Legal Adviser Enoidem Dumps Party For APC
The immediate past National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Enoidem, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Enoidem’s defection signals a significant political realignment in the state and follows a reconciliation process facilitated by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, between him and his former political leader and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
Speaking when Governor Eno led a high-powered delegation of political leaders to his residence in Uyo to formally notify him of the defection, Akpabio commended the governor for fostering political unity in the state.
The Senate President stressed that peace, cooperation, and harmony among political stakeholders were critical to accelerating development in Akwa Ibom.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, Akpabio said political engagement should extend beyond electoral contests, noting that unity and stability remain essential for good governance.
“Any effort aimed at preventing conflict and fostering harmony is worthwhile and beneficial to the state,” Akpabio was quoted as saying.
Governor Eno explained that the visit was to formally inform the Senate President of Enoidem’s decision to join the APC, describing the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen political cooperation and stability in the state.
According to the governor, political leaders in Akwa Ibom have resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and work collectively to drive development across the state.
Speaking during the visit, Enoidem described Governor Eno as a unifying leader and expressed appreciation for his role in reconciling him with Akpabio.
He noted that despite past political differences, Akpabio remains his political leader, pledging to work with him for the progress and growth of Akwa Ibom State.
Enoidem served for eight years as a commissioner during Akpabio’s tenure as governor before later becoming the PDP’s National Legal Adviser. He also contested against Akpabio in the last senatorial election for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District.
The former PDP chieftain is expected to be formally received into the APC at a rally scheduled for Friday, January 23, in Utu Etim Ekpo, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
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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