Good morning dear esteemed readers ! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, covering diplomatic intervention, political crises, and significant national affairs.
1. Nigeria Helps Quell Coup Attempt in Benin Republic: Nigeria played a major role in restoring order in neighbouring Benin Republic after a group of soldiers attempted a coup, announcing the dissolution of government on state television before being thwarted.
2. PDP Crisis Escalates with Caretaker Committee Inauguration: The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party deepened as a faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed inaugurated a national caretaker committee ahead of the expiration of the current party leadership.
3. No Official Confirmation on Release of 100 Abducted Children: The Niger State Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria stated they have not received any official communication confirming the reported release of 100 children kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic schools in Papiri.
4. France’s Macron Pledges Stronger Security Partnership: French President Emmanuel Macron signaled a stronger partnership with Nigeria, reaffirming France’s support in a message to President Bola Tinubu as the country faces escalating terrorism and insecurity.
5. Atiku Condemns Coup Attempt in Benin Republic: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar strongly condemned the attempted military takeover in Benin, warning that such interventions pose a grave threat to democracy in West Africa.
6. JAMB Releases Guidelines for 2026 UTME Registration: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released detailed guidelines and a list of common challenges for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
7. VP Shettima Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire for Presidential Inauguration: Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan to represent President Tinubu at the swearing-in ceremony of President Alassane Ouattara for his fourth term.
8. NDLEA Seizes Millions of Pills in Nationwide Drug Bust: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized over 7.6 million pills of tramadol and more than 76,000 kilograms of cannabis in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country.
9. APC Chairman Projects Sweeping Victory in 2027: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has projected a sweeping victory for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections, citing growing national acceptance of President Tinubu’s administration.
10. Atiku Visits Former President Jonathan in Abuja: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited ex-President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja, marking their first meeting since Jonathan’s return from Guinea-Bissau.
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