Good morning dear esteemed readers!Stay informed with a summary of the major news from Nigeria this morning, covering education, security cooperation, political realignments, and ongoing security challenges.
1. JAMB Opens Registration for 2026 UTME/DE Exams: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
2. US AFRICOM Delivers Critical Military Supplies to Nigeria: The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced the delivery of critical military supplies to Nigeria to support its ongoing security operations, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation.
3. ADC Intensifies 2027 Mobilisation, Courts Jonathan, Saraki: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 elections, calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others, to join the party.
4. Bandits Kill Two, Abduct Several in Sokoto Village: Two people were killed and several others abducted following a bandit attack in Bargaja village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack is suspected to have been carried out by gunmen loyal to bandit leader Bello Turji.
5. Kidnappers Reduce Ransom Demand for Edo Victims from N100m to N40m: Gunmen who abducted eight residents in Imoga, Edo State, and initially demanded a N100 million ransom have reduced their demand to N40 million, according to the local monarch.
6. Suspected Bandits Kill Police Officer in Benue: Suspected bandits have shot and killed a police officer, ASP Godwin Otse, along the Otukpo Road in Benue State. The incident occurred on Sunday while the officer was traveling with his brother.
7. Lagos Fire Service Recovers 133 Bodies in 2025 Emergency Responses: The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has reported that it recovered 133 bodies from various emergency incidents across the state in 2025, responding to a total of 2,617 emergency calls during the year.
8. NNPP Denies Kwankwaso Endorsed Governor Yusuf’s Defection to APC: The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has denied media reports that its national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, endorsed Governor Abba Yusuf’s rumoured defection to the APC, describing the claims as “a wicked lie.”
9. APC Confident of Reclaiming Oyo State in 2027: The All Progressives Congress has expressed strong confidence in reclaiming Oyo State in the 2027 general elections, citing what it describes as the people’s growing affection for the party.
10. Court Returns Terrorism Financing Case File for Reassignment: A Federal High Court in Abuja has returned the case file on the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving Bauchi State’s Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, to the Chief Judge for reassignment to a substantive judge.
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