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Fani-Kayode Reveals Why Senate Rejected El-Rufai As Minister In 2023.
The Ambassador-designate of Nigeria to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has provided new insights into why the ministerial nomination of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, failed in 2023.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fani-Kayode stated that, contrary to widespread claims, El-Rufai’s rejection was not the result of a political conspiracy among top federal officials. Rather, it stemmed from petitions submitted by various religious groups in Kaduna State.
According to Fani-Kayode, Shia Muslims, Tijaniya Muslims, and Christian groups had presented multiple petitions to the Department of State Services (DSS) during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of El-Rufai. These groups alleged persecution during El-Rufai’s tenure as governor.
“The petitions were so serious they could not be ignored, which is why the Senate rejected his nomination,” Fani-Kayode said. He dismissed claims of a coordinated plot against El-Rufai as baseless, adding that if President Tinubu had opposed him, he would not have been nominated in the first place.
Fani-Kayode also highlighted alleged controversial actions by El-Rufai during his public service career, including demolitions of orphanages and thousands of homes in Abuja and Kaduna, which reportedly left many children and residents homeless. He claimed that these acts occurred without proper court orders or compensation.
He further noted that El-Rufai currently faces multiple legal battles, including investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of money laundering, diversion of public funds, and illegal surveillance activities. Fani-Kayode suggested these legal challenges were consequences of El-Rufai’s actions while in office.
Expanding on his criticisms, Fani-Kayode accused El-Rufai of targeting political rivals, attempting to undermine government officials, and associating with subversive elements, raising potential national security concerns. He urged that the Nigerian Intelligence Agency, DSS, and other security bodies thoroughly investigate El-Rufai’s activities and associates.
He also warned of the dangers of El-Rufai’s claims about alleged imported lethal substances, emphasizing the need for clarity to prevent misinformation and potential public panic.
Fani-Kayode concluded by citing social media commentary that underscored the seriousness of El-Rufai’s public admissions regarding illegal surveillance, stressing that Nigerians should be alert and that the security agencies are expected to uncover the truth.
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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