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Court Blocks Move To Stop Kingibe From ADC Activities.
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an ex parte request seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from taking part in the activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The application, brought by party leaders from Wuse Ward in the Federal Capital Territory, alleged that the senator had been suspended over claims of anti-party conduct.
Rather than granting the request, the court instructed the ward executives—reportedly aligned with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike—to properly serve the senator with court documents to allow her respond to the allegations.
Justice Lifu stressed that such applications, especially those involving political matters, must be treated with caution. He noted that discretion in granting restrictions on political participation must be exercised carefully and fairly.
The judge underscored the importance of hearing both sides, stating that justice can only be achieved when the defendant’s position is considered alongside that of the plaintiffs.
He subsequently ordered that all relevant court processes be served on Kingibe to enable her prepare her defence and adjourned the case to April 20, 2026, for the hearing of pending applications.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CV/539/2026, was filed by Okezuo Godfrey Anayo and Isaiah Ojonugwa Samuel on behalf of themselves and other ward members.
In their application, filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kolawole Olowookere, the plaintiffs sought an interim injunction preventing Kingibe from presenting herself as a member of the ADC.
They also asked the court to bar her from attending party meetings, carrying out party functions, or representing the party in any capacity until the case is determined.
Additionally, they requested that she be restrained from interfering in the ward’s administration and records.
The plaintiffs maintained that Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the Senate, was suspended on March 10, 2026, by the Wuse Ward Executive Committee, following due process under the party’s constitution and with the backing of a two-thirds majority.
They accused her of anti-party activities, gross misconduct, and seizing official ward documents.
According to them, despite being informed of her suspension, the senator allegedly continued to hold parallel meetings, issue statements as a party member, and use security personnel to intimidate ward officials.
They described her actions as a clear violation of the party’s internal processes.
Meanwhile, Abubakar Marshall, who identified himself as counsel to the senator, told the court that a preliminary objection had already been filed against the suit and served on the plaintiffs’ legal team, setting the stage for a legal showdown at the next hearing.
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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