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Tinubu, 32 Governors, 8,453 Delegates Set For APC National Convention
President Bola Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and approximately 8,453 delegates are set to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja on Friday and Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The convention will also draw party leaders and stakeholders from national, zonal, state, and ward levels, where new executives of the ruling party are expected to be elected.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation and Co-Chairman of the Convention’s Media Sub-committee, revealed this during the APC World Media Briefing at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Thursday.
He stated that thousands of delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will participate. “We are expecting a total of 8,453 delegates from across the federation to converge in Abuja,” Idris said.
Idris explained that the theme, “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” reflects the party’s vision and direction. The convention will serve as a platform for leadership elections, policy discussions, and strategic planning for the party’s future.
“The convention will bring together delegates from the 36 states and the FCT for policy engagement, leadership elections, and a formal transition to a new set of party executives,” he said.
He added that the event will also provide an opportunity to review the party’s achievements and align its leadership structure with the administration’s policy objectives. “This National Convention marks another milestone in our journey, reflecting continuity of our values and the renewal of our leadership,” Idris stated.
The minister assured that all preparations had been completed to ensure a smooth, transparent, and credible convention at Eagle Square, Abuja. “All arrangements have been concluded for a successful convention,” he said, noting that the committees overseeing the event had finalized their assignments for effective coordination.
Speaking separately, Aminu Masari, former Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the APC National Convention Central Coordinating Committee, confirmed that the party is not aware of any legal action that could disrupt the convention. He noted that the 25 sub-committees responsible for the event have completed their preparations.
“We assure Nigerians and the international community that the APC is fully ready for the 2026 convention, which begins in the early hours of tomorrow,” Masari said.
He also emphasized that the party will strictly adhere to its zoning policy in electing officials. “APC is a responsible party. In line with federal character, all offices are zoned. Aspirants should only seek positions zoned to their region,” Masari stated.
He warned that anyone attempting to contest outside their zone may be aiming to create confusion within the party. “We suspect such individuals may act as agents to destabilize our party, which we will not allow,” he added.
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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