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Police confirm explosion at Rivers APP secretariat
The Rivers State police command has confirmed the explosion that rocked the Secretariat of Action People’s Party, APP, in the state in the early hours of Monday.
Officials of the party said substances suspected to be dynamite had exploded at the party office located in Government Reserved Area of Port Harcourt, 1am Monday.
Although, there have been no known report of casualty in the incident, but police said they has arrested the situation.
This explosion is coming amidst speculations that the governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has concluded plans to pitch tent with the APP following the lingering crisis between him and his estranged political godfather, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
However, it is believed that the incident was orchestrated by some political thugs to distract Fubara from moving to the APP.
Speaking, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Olatunji Disu, who confirmed the development, said on receiving the news of the explosion Anti-Bomb Squad of the command was quickly mobilised.
Disu said the team was able to move people away from the area where the explosion occured, tasking residents on vigilance.
He said: “I heard about this yesterday. We deployed our team to the area. Anti-Bomb squad has been sent here. I will not say much about it for now because we have not gotten a full report.
“Everybody should be concerned about their safety and security. Like I quickly have to send in our men because wherever there is an explosion there is always going to be a second one. So we usually move people away from the area that is what my team succeeded in doing yesterday.”
The Advocate reports that no casualty has been confirmed from the explosion that rocked the Secretariat of the Action People’s Party in Rivers State in the dead hours of the night.
It was gathered that the explosive believed to be a dynamite was detonated around 1 am and residents said they heard heavy sound from the scene.
Although, those who carried out the act have not been identified at press time, sources said the development may not be unconnected with the leadership crisis in the state.
It was learned that some bandits believed to be political thugs threw the substance into the building housing the secretariat and the accompanying explosion shattered the windows and doors, as well destroying other property of the party.
The explosion also damaged the ceiling and fittings in the building leaving the leadership and members of the party in panic.
The attack is coming amidst speculations that the Governor Fubara, has concluded plans to move with his supporters to the APP following the alleged hijack of the People’s Democratic Party in the state by his predecessor and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Wike.
A member of the party who gave his name simply as Chimene said: “Yes, I’m a member of the APP. I was informed of the attack about 3am today.
“This is politically motivated and there is no two ways about it. They know that the APP is a fast growing political party in the state. We call on the police to investigate this and arrest the culprits. “
Gunmen on Thursday night ambushed and beheaded a 30-year-old man, Elisha Abbas Saku, at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10 pm when the gunmen stormed the community, throwing residents into panic and confusion.
A statement issued on Friday by the Irigwe Youth Movement described the killing as a brutal ambush.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Yonkpa, who signed the statement, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul while calling for divine comfort for the entire Irigwe Nation.
“Yesterday night, 16th April 2026, gunmen ambushed and beheaded Mr. Elisha Abbas Saku, 30 years old, at Riwhie-Chwo, Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State,” the report stated. “May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort the entire Irigwe Nation.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday.
According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process.
At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.
JAMB emphasised that the UTME exercise is still ongoing, adding that additional batches of results will be released progressively as marking and processing continue.
The Board also issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate or falsify results.
It cautioned candidates against altering SMS messages received from its official platforms to misrepresent their scores to others, including parents and guardians.
JAMB Releases Results of 632,788 Candidates from Day One of the 2026 UTME
The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019…
— Fabian Benjamin (@FabianB58246501) April 17, 2026
Describing such actions as a serious criminal offence, JAMB disclosed that it has already taken action against offenders. “Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement revealed.
The Board reiterated that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face the full weight of the law.
JAMB urged candidates to adhere strictly to official channels and maintain integrity throughout the examination process, as it continues efforts to ensure a credible and transparent admissions system in Nigeria.
The Arewa APC Forum, Kano State chapter, has announced the withdrawal of its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing concerns over governance and leadership direction.
In a statement dated April 17, 2026, the forum said its decision followed “extensive consultations and careful reflection” on the state of affairs at the federal level.
The group stated that it could no longer, “in good conscience,” continue to support the current administration, which it criticised over alleged issues including nepotism, incompetence, and corruption.
“We believe that leadership must inspire confidence, uphold fairness, and demonstrate a sincere commitment to national unity, institutional integrity, and responsible governance,” the statement read.
It added that where such values are persistently undermined, “silence becomes complicity.”
The forum further declared that its confidence in the current political direction has been withdrawn, urging its members to align with this position in future political engagements.
The statement was signed by Sallah Hakilu Kibiya, chairman of the forum in Kano State.
The development signals potential cracks within support structures linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in the northern region, as political alignments begin to shift ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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