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By Iqrom Tesilim Nigeria will immediately send 200 Special Forces operatives to Türkiye for specialized training following a new bilateral defence agreement, according to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa. Musa revealed the development on Saturday during an interview granted on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, after holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence, Yasar Guler. Read Related News Update Nigeria secures french support for military equipment, training Benue Gov rejects self-defense, backs community policing Army rescues 13 kidnapped Benue bus passengers He explained that Türkiye has approved a training allocation for 200 members of Nigeria’s…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Tinubu administration over reported plans to reintegrate hundreds of repentant terrorists into Nigerian society, saying that the decision demonstrates a weak understanding of the security threat facing the country. The party, on Sunday, condemned the move in a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, insisting that the plan, along with past remarks by officials, suggests a troubling approach to terrorism. The ADC noted that some government officials had described such individuals as “brothers” and “prodigal sons.” Read Related News Update NBC warns Nigerian broadcasters over…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a total of 1,897,692 results from the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. In a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, the board said the latest batch covers candidates who sat for the exam on 17 to 18 April with 1,264,940 results now available. This follows an earlier release of 632,752 results from candidates who wrote the exam on Thursday, April 16. Read Related News Update JAMB to release second batch of 2026 UTME results before midnight Obi calls Benue UTME candidates abduction…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria’s Ambassador designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is “the best thing to happen to education in Nigeria”, referencing what he considered as major achievements in the sector under the Tinubu led administration. Omokri, in a post shared on his Facebook handle on Sunday, made remarks praising Tinubu’s policies on students, lecturers, and schools. He said the present government has brought stability to universities across the country. Read Related News Update: UNILAG insists exam will hold despite ASUU strike Omokri blames ADC faction over crisis FG, ASUU sign new agreement to replace…

By Clement Abayomi Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on Sunday met with stakeholders in Ogun West Senatorial District, where he called for unity and said the region would support President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. The meeting followed his emergence as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Ogun 2027 governorship race, bringing together party leaders, aspirants, and supporters from across the district. Yayi, speaking at the gathering, maintained that unity among members was key to success. He stated that followers play an important role in the success or failure of any leader.…

By Clement Abayomi Not less than seven people kidnapped while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo have been reportedly rescued by security agencies, and they have been confirmed not to be candidates of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as earlier reported. The clarification came from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on April 18, 2026, through its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement shared on X. Benjamin explained that the victims were wrongly identified in early reports as students going to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. He said the claim has now been proven false after proper checks.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah An escalating internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns about the party’s stability, as key actors battle for control ahead of the 2027 election cycle. What began as internal disagreement has now grown into a full contest for power, with analysts warning that the outcome may determine whether the party remains a viable opposition force. The ADC entered Nigeria’s political space with a clear message. It presented itself as an alternative to the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). It promised reform, inclusion, and a…

By Clement Abayomi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has on Friday described the abduction of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates in Benue State as a national crisis, and said the incident shows a failure of leadership and security in Nigeria. Obi made this known in a public statement reacting to reports that young students on their way to take the UTME were kidnapped in parts of Benue State. He said the development was painful and unacceptable, especially at a time when many young Nigerians are struggling to get access to higher education. He said the…

By Clement Abayomi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has, on Thursday, said there is no plan to impose candidates for the coming legislative elections and assured members that “internal democracy” will be followed. The party in a statement signed by the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, rejected reports that claimed there was a secret plan to pick candidates. The party labelled the information as false and said it was “nothing more than a desperate fabrication” and “a reckless exercise in mischief.” Read Related News Update ‘Vote out the APC if you want a future’, Atiku tells…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has asked the University of Ibadan (UI) to immediately reinstate three student activists after a court ruling voided their suspension. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said the decision of the Federal High Court in Ibadan had settled the matter and must be obeyed without delay. It also called for a public apology to the affected students. For More Update On Political News, Read Lastest APC Related News  The statement read, “CAPPA demanded that the varsity immediately comply with the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Ibadan,…