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2026 UTME: JAMB Activates Original Result Slip Printing as Admission Process Begins

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their original result slips, a key requirement for admission processing into tertiary institutions across the country. JAMB disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, noting that the original result slips would be available for printing within hours of the announcement. According to the Board, the original result slip contains important information, including the candidate’s photograph, national ranking and other security…

PPLAAF Executive Director Jimmy Kande Honours Young Nigerians for Promoting Whistleblower Advocacy Through Art

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The Executive Director of the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), Jimmy Kande, has honoured outstanding young Nigerian creatives who emerged winners of the World Whistleblower Day Art and Media Competition 2026. Kande personally presented awards to the winners of the competition, organised through a partnership between Step Up Nigeria (SUN) and PPLAAF, during a ceremony held in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The competition attracted 172 entries from young Nigerians across 31 states, with participants showcasing creativity through skits, music, poetry, art, and written articles focused on whistleblowing, integrity,…

Implications of Judicial Politicization for Opposition Parties in Nigeria By Abba Dukawa

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The implications of judicial politicization for opposition parties in Nigeria refer to the consequences that arise when the judiciary is perceived to be influenced by political interests rather than acting independently and impartially. In Nigeria, debates about judicial independence frequently emerge in relation to election petitions, party leadership disputes, and constitutional cases involving major political parties.   The long-term strength of democracy depends heavily on public confidence that courts apply the law fairly and impartially to both ruling and opposition parties. However, political actors often interpret the same court decision…

INEC Moves to Stop Enforcement of Court Ruling Deregistering ADC, Four Other Parties

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking a stay of execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The affected political parties are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). At Tuesday’s proceedings before a three-member panel of the appellate court, INEC’s legal team said the commission was surprised that the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, delivered the judgment despite…

The Importance Of Prayer, Supplication, Du’a In Times Of Trouble, Times Of Tragedy! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, when calamities, tribulations, trials and tragedies strike, turning to prayer and Du’a (supplication) anchors the Muslim believer’s heart. It is the ultimate expression of humility, transforming feelings of helplessness into spiritual empowerment by bringing us directly to the One (Allah) who controls all destinies.…

Troops Rescue Late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s Wife from Bandits After Fierce Offensive

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Troops of the Nigerian Army, with the support of the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, from bandits who abducted her alongside her husband several weeks ago. The rescue was achieved following intensified search-and-rescue operations conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA, who sustained pressure on the criminal elements through a series of offensive actions in the affected areas. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major…

Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, AA, APP and ZLP Over Poor Electoral Performance

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued recognition as political parties in Nigeria. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance threshold required under the law, particularly the requirement to obtain at least 25 per cent…

Goodluck, BAO! By Tunji Ayoola

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As Ekiti State prepares to vote this Saturday, the upcoming governorship election is a simple test of what we all now call the “BAO Effect” rather than a fierce political battle. For Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), this election is the perfect time to protect and continue the steady, peaceful progress he has brought to the Land of Honour during his first term.   In the past, governance in Ekiti was often filled with tension, bitter fights, and political division. Over the last four years, however, BAO has changed the…

How to Cultivate a Conqueror’s Attitude When Times Get Tough

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By Afolabi Olajuwon Worshippers at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, were challenged to embrace a victorious faith and maintain unwavering confidence in God amid life’s uncertainties during the church’s Sunday service held on June 14, 2026. The service commenced with a vibrant and spirit-filled session of praise and worship led by the church choir. The uplifting ministration created an atmosphere of reverence and spiritual expectancy, preparing congregants for a profound engagement with the Scriptures. Delivering the sermon, Brother Kunle Otuneye spoke on the topic, “Do You Have the…

Now, nowhere is safe (1), by Hassan Gimba

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The Arbiter This article was first published on the 4th of April, 2022. It is as relevant today as it was then. Only that it is now: No one is safe, not only nowhere. What with Generals being killed on the roads (read General Alkali), abducted from their fortified homes (read General Tsafe), or whisked on the highways (read General Rabe), and killed in the bushes, not in active service, or prisoner of war (POW), but as a shackled captive.   Will those in power today do something about the…