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‘We Are Partners In Progress’ – Uba Sani Assures Speaker Abbas.
Governor Uba Sani has praised the collaboration between House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the Kaduna State Government as a model of effective and cooperative governance. He described the partnership as being “built on mutual respect, shared vision, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of our people.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
“Together, we are proving that when leaders work in harmony, development accelerates and public trust in institutions grows,” the Governor said during a special constituency empowerment program organized by Speaker Abbas at Nuhu Babajo Stadium, Zaria, on Sunday.
As part of the program, Speaker Abbas distributed 850 motorcycles and 30 vehicles, and commissioned sports centres across Zaria Federal Constituency. Beneficiaries included teachers, religious leaders, polling unit heads, community support groups, and security personnel, including members of the Old CPC Support Group aligned with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani.
Governor Uba Sani highlighted that the initiative “reflects the Speaker’s belief that public office should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people, delivering dignity, opportunity, and hope.” He added that the program emphasizes productivity, inclusion, and human well-being, and is a reminder of what purposeful leadership can achieve.
Speaker Abbas noted that the empowerment program began with economic initiatives, including training and grants for women and youth, and continued with investments in mobility, organizational capacity, and community infrastructure.
He explained, “Distributing motorcycles to teachers, Imams, polling unit heads, support groups, and security personnel enhances mobility, efficiency, and service delivery. Teachers can reach classrooms consistently, religious leaders can engage communities more effectively, and grassroots organizers can operate across wards with greater impact. Security personnel can respond faster, strengthening safety in our communities.”
The Speaker also presented 30 vehicles to the Old CPC Support Group to recognize loyalty, discipline, and their contribution to building political structures that underpinned the APC’s success nationally. He emphasized that strong structures are essential for political stability, mobilization, and effective governance.
On the commissioning of sports centres, Abbas said, “Sports foster discipline, teamwork, and confidence, playing a crucial role in community development.”
Earlier, Governor Uba Sani had inaugurated a 100-kilowatt solar mini-grid in Damau, Kubau LGA, highlighting that the community had lacked electricity for over a decade. He said, “Markets closed early, small businesses struggled, healthcare delivery was constrained, and children relied on candlelight to study. Such conditions hinder productivity and social progress.”
The Governor noted that the mini-grid project was a partnership between the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, the National Assembly, and the Kaduna State Government, and praised Speaker Abbas, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha Abdullahi (Kubau/Ikara Federal Constituency), and REA MD Abba Aliyu for their roles in making the project a reality.
He concluded by emphasizing that the initiative “demonstrates what is possible when the Executive and Legislature collaborate with a shared sense of responsibility to serve the people.”
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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