President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday said Aina, who would be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and…
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Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has secured the ticket to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his senatorial district. His current tenure as Governor is constitutionally set to expire in 2027. This development raises an intriguing constitutional poser: can he be inaugurated as Senator before his governorship tenure comes to an end, thereby holding both offices simultaneously? The answer is found in Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which provides: “The Governor shall not, during the period when he holds office, hold any other…
The Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara has announced dhis withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled to hold on Friday, May 21 2026. His withdrawal form the race has cleared the coast for the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda. Chinda, is aan ally of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara in a statement issued Wednesday said his withdrawal followed a deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates. He noted: “I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC…
Open Government Partnership (OGP) coalition Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to sign and implement Nigeria’s Fourth National Action Plan (NAP 4) to ensure improved inclusive governance. The coalition stated this in Abuja during activities marking the 2026 Open Government Week on Wednesday, in Abuja,where they stressed the need for government at all levels to uphold citizens’ rights to information and participation in governance. Speaking, Community and Youth Engagement Coordinator at the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), Maimuna Sani said the federal government to work closely with young people and civil society groups in policy formulation and development planning. Sani…
Akinrun’s Stool Remains Vacant, Appeal Court Didn’t Order Recognition Of Anyone Osun state Government has said that the Court of Appeal has not ordered the installation or recognition of anybody as the Akinrun of Ikirun Land. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun in a statement issued Wednesday said the decision of the Court of Appeal was in sync with the existing position of the Government as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report, and the White Paper. Ohundun noted: “Osun State Government wishes to clarify that the recent position of the Court…
The federal government has charged Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and members of the Governing Board of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions to uphold the principles of good governance, accountability, integrity and effective service delivery.. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the charge during a three-day Induction Programme for Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen and Governing Board Members of Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions on Monday in Abuja. It was organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Department of International Development (DFID), now FCDO.…
Growing investor confidence in Abuja’s expanding real estate market has continued to drive demand for the T Pumpy Concept Limited Apo–Waru (Birnin Zamani), as more Nigerians move to secure plots in the fast-growing district due to its affordability, strategic location, and strong potential for long-term value appreciation. In an interaction with newsmen during their visits to the corporate office of T Pumpy Concept Limited in Abuja, prospective investors and subscribers highlighted several reasons behind their decision to invest in the Apo–Waru Burun estate, citing affordability, strategic location, infrastructure development, and confidence in the company’s credibility. One of the subscribers,…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have thwarted a major terrorist attack, rescued kidnapped victims and arrested terrorist associates. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Wednesday explained that troops of OPHK deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB), Gajibo successfully thwarted a coordinated attack by a large number of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists mounted on motorcycles and armed with support weapons. He said the terrorists were detected as they advanced towards the town from multiple directions. Uba added that troops responded swiftly with heavy firepower, including mortar engagements, forcing the attackers…
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that 175 terrorists have been eliminated in during Nigeria and United States Africa Command joint military operations in North East. Director Defence Information, Maj-Gen Samaila Uba in a statement issued Tuesday recalled that the joint strikes started a few days ago. He added: “As of 19 May 2026, assessments indicate that 175 ISIS terrorists have been eliminated from the battlefield. “The joint strikes have resulted in the destruction of ISIS checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment and financial networks used to sustain terrorist operations. “The operations have also resulted in the elimination of…
Manchester City have reached agreement with Enzo Maresca to replace Pep Guardiola st the end of the season. The Italian manager has always been considered as the ideal candidate to replace Pep Guardiola. Maresca will sign an initial three year deal Guardiola who is expected to leave at the end of the season joined Manchester City in 2016 and has since won six Premier League titles, including four successive wins from 2019 to 2024, marking the first time in the history of the English top flight that a team has done so. His first title in his second season…