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1. Headline — APC Moves to Douse Post-Primaries Tension in Seven States
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Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima also directed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land in Abuja for the proposed Abdulsalami Abubakar Africa Resource Centre (AAARC).
The announcement has been widely viewed as a recognition of Abdulsalami’s role in Nigeria’s democratic transition and his longstanding contributions to peace and stability in Africa.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to upload their credentials and select preferred dates and venues for physical screening via the portal. The Board also warned against fake links and recruitment fraud circulating online.
CDCFIB says the entire recruitment process is FREE of charge and urged Nigerians to ignore anyone requesting payment. It reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and merit-based selection process for Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire and Correctional services.
Parents and school administrators have welcomed the decision, with many expressing relief as students prepare to resume academic activities after days of uncertainty and concern over safety.
The closure was initially a precaution following intelligence reports of possible attacks. The reopening highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to strengthen school security and prevent disruptions to education in vulnerable areas.
Residents say the attack caused panic, forcing families to run into nearby bushes for safety. Authorities are still assessing the damage, while security agencies have yet to release full details.
The incident highlights ongoing insecurity in Nigeria’s northeast, where schools and communities have repeatedly been targeted, disrupting education and daily life for thousands of residents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, at his 84th birthday event in Abuja, praising his role in restoring democracy in 1999 — JO Comms 🇳🇬
He spoke at the “Abdulsalami Abubakar @84: Legacy of a Statesman” event, where political leaders and dignitaries gathered to honour the former Head of State’s contributions to national unity and democratic development.
Abdulsalami’s 1999 transition remains a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic history, shaping the Fourth Republic and setting the foundation for over two decades of uninterrupted civilian rule.