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Continue and Sustain my Administration’s Tempo, Buhari Urges Tinubu

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Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu has been asked to continue and sustain President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as he expressed confidence in the incoming President to sustain the tempo of his regime.

While speaking at the Presidential Fleet Review, 2023, at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, Buhari said the incoming administration would continue to maintain the relationship he had with the Nigerian Navy by providing necessary support as and when due.

Buhari’s statement reads: “I have no doubt that the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will sustain the current tempo of my administration in giving the Navy necessary support to effectively carry out its assigned tasks”.

Buhari also showered praise on the impressive combat displays by the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service, alongside a combination of assets from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force.

He said: “I expect this to translate into the actual capability to dominate Nigeria’s maritime environment and secure the vast resources therein for the socio-economic development of our great country.”

On the administration’s efforts in recapitalizing the Navy Fleet in the last seven years, the President listed the acquisition of 20 capital ships for the Navy, comprising offshore patrol vessels, landing ship transports, hydrographic survey vessels, seaward defence boats, helicopters, as well as over 300 inshore patrol vessels and assault craft.

However, Buhari expressed hope that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Navy would continue to acquire new assets, expand shipbuilding for export purposes, promote indigenous production, intensify the fight against piracy, and address issues pertaining to crude oil theft in Nigeria’s maritime domain.

Rounding off, the President wished the Navy well as he leaves office on May 29, 2023.

He said: “My best wishes to our Navy for protecting our maritime domain and the economic prosperity of Nigeria. As I leave office on May 29, I wish you all fair winds. Onward together and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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Alleged Coup Plot: FG Files Charges Against Suspects arrested by DSS

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday filed a 13-count charges, under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with an alleged foiled coup plot.

The suspects- Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani, were apprehended by the agency following intelligence that uncovered plans to overthrow the government.

The charges filed against them include treasonable felony, conspiracy to overthrow the Government, conspiracy to commit terrorism and other offenses related to national security threats.

Recall that in September 2025, a joint covert operation led by the DSS had uncovered a deadly plot by some serving military officers to destabilize the government and undermine Nigeria’s democracy.

This led to the arrest of some alleged key figures involved in the coup.

“The arraignment points to the federal government’s resolve to counter subversive threats amid ongoing efforts to maintain stability in the country”, a source affirmed.

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Kaduna High Court Denies El-Rufai Bail

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The Kaduna State High Court has refused bail to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, citing concerns that his influence could interfere with ongoing investigations.

Justice Darius Khobo ruled that the allegations of financial impropriety against the former governor are serious enough to warrant his continued detention.

Counsel to El-Rufai, Ubong Akpan, SAN, says the defence disagrees with the decision but respects the court’s position. He confirms that the legal team will promptly challenge the ruling by filing the necessary appeal.

The defence also maintains that the case is politically motivated, describing the trial as part of a broader agenda.

The development comes despite an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kaduna, which granted El-Rufai bail under strict conditions, pending compliance.

At the State High Court, El-Rufai is facing a nine-count charge, including allegations that he influenced the Kaduna State Government to release about eleven billion naira to an unregistered entity for a light rail project that was never executed. He has denied all the allegations.

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536 blind candidates participate in 2026 UTME

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

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More than 536 blind candidates and others with special needs participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 designated centres nationwide, under arrangements tailored to their needs.

Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in a statement, in Abuja, yesterday.

He disclosed that Kano State recorded the highest number with 136 candidates, followed by Lagos with 95, while Abuja hosts 46 candidates.

Others were from Ado-Ekiti, Bauchi, Benin, Enugu, Kebbi, Oyo, Jos and Yola, each supervised by experienced academics, many of whom are former vice-chancellors.

He noted growing interest among candidates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, describing it as a positive shift and also acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by blind students in pursuing science-related disciplines, and disclosed that efforts have been underway since 2018 to address these barriers.

Prof Okebukola expressed satisfaction with the improving admission outcomes for candidates with disabilities, noting that in the 2025 admission cycle, 483 candidates applied for tertiary education out of which 252 secured admission, representing a 52.2 percent success rate.

He disclosed that candidates with visual impairment formed the largest group, accounting for 429 applications, with over half successfully admitted.

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

(The Sun)

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