1. Abducted Benue JAMB Candidates and Passengers Regain Freedom
Thirteen passengers, including eight Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) candidates, have finally been released after being abducted last Wednesday along the Makurdi-Otukpo road. The victims, who were traveling in a Benue Links bus for their exams, regained their freedom in the early hours of Sunday. While specific rescue details remain under wraps, security forces had intensified operations in the area over the last 48 hours.
2. FCT Teachers to Commence Indefinite Strike on Monday
Primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are set to begin an indefinite strike starting tomorrow, April 20. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) issued the directive following an emergency meeting, citing the government’s failure to implement a 2025 report regarding outstanding entitlements and a permanent solution to frequent industrial disputes.
3. JAMB Apologizes for Delay in Releasing Second Batch of UTME Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a formal apology to candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Friday, April 17. The board explained that the delay was due to the “unavailability of the Chief Executive” for a final sign-off. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, assured the public that the results “will be released later today, surely before nightfall” on Sunday.
4. Nigerians Stranded at Airports Due to Lufthansa Strike
Travelers in Lagos and Abuja are currently facing major disruptions as an industrial action by pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa has grounded flights. Several Nigerian passengers were forced to sleep at the airport last night. While some were rebooked onto Royal Air Maroc, many have complained about poor communication and technical postponements from the alternative carriers.
5. Leadership Crisis Rocks PDP as Zonal Chairmen Plot Takeover
The internal war within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated as zonal chairpersons prepare to invoke a “doctrine of necessity” to assume interim national leadership. This move follows the controversial expulsion of National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu. Factions are currently trading legal blows, with the Wike-backed camp dismissing the suspension claims as a misrepresentation of court appeals.
6. Vandalism Spike Threatens Telecom Stability Ahead of 2027 Polls
Fresh concerns are mounting as security reports indicate a rise in targeted attacks and vandalism against telecommunications infrastructure across the country. Stakeholders are warning that if these “rising telecoms attacks” are not curtailed, they could significantly threaten network stability and data transmission during the upcoming 2027 general election cycle.
