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Akpabio, Gov Eno Receive Former PDP Legal Adviser Into APC.
Senate President Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno Welcome Emmanuel Enoidem into APC in Akwa Ibom.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno on Friday formally received Emmanuel Enoidem, former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Enoidem was welcomed during a political rally held in Utu Etim Ekpo, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking at the event, Senator Akpabio likened Enoidem’s defection to the Biblical story of a shepherd leaving 99 sheep to find the one that had gone astray. He also recalled that Enoidem had previously served as a commissioner during Akpabio’s tenure as governor.
He commended Governor Umo Eno for facilitating Enoidem’s return to the APC, noting that the move would foster peace and unity ahead of future elections in the state. Akpabio expressed confidence that the defection would pave the way for smooth electioneering not only in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District but across the entire state, and that the APC was poised for an easy victory in the 2027 general elections.
“This rally feels like reconnecting with one of my political mentees. I am delighted to receive Enoidem into the APC,” Akpabio said, adding that the event symbolizes the return of peace to Akwa Ibom State, which he stressed is essential for development.
Recalling the 2023 elections, Akpabio thanked the people of Etim Ekpo for their support despite Enoidem contesting against him at the time, noting that with Enoidem now back in the party, the state can anticipate rancour-free elections in 2027.
During the rally, the crowd openly expressed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and Senator Akpabio.
Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, acknowledged Enoidem’s role in his emergence as governor and thanked him for joining the APC, describing the move as being in the overall interest of Akwa Ibom State. The governor revealed that even while Enoidem was still in the PDP, he had pledged support for his re-election and that of Senator Akpabio, but later agreed that joining the APC would better serve the state’s interest.
Enoidem, for his part, said his decision to leave the PDP was guided by the political realities in the state, noting that the majority of Akwa Ibom residents now align with the ruling party and that remaining in the opposition would not benefit the state.
The rally was attended by numerous political stakeholders, including members of the National Assembly, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, members of the State House of Assembly, State Executive Council members, local government chairmen, party leaders, and traditional and religious leaders.
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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