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2027: They’re using PMP to block NDC participation – Umeh

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June 30, 2026

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The lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, says the Peace Movement Party, PMP, is being used to block the participation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 general elections.

Umeh made this allegation on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

He maintained that the victory-sign logo is a global symbol, stating that it does not belong to the PMP.

“PMP is being used to block the NDC’s participation in the 2027 Elelection.

“When Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and some of us joined the NDC on May 3, the very next day, May 4, an application was filed seeking to set aside the party’s registration, even though the NDC had already been registered for about five months.

“The logo does not belong to the PMP because it is not a registered political party. A symbol only becomes exclusive to a party once it is registered with INEC as part of that party’s official registration.

“After that, no other political party can use it because it legally belongs to the registered party,” he said.

Recall that a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the NDC as a political party.

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Security personnel foil attempted bandits attack at NIPSS in Plateau

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June 30, 2026

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Security personnel have successfully prevented an attempted intrusion into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to Leadership, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when officers on duty detected suspicious movements near the institution’s perimeter.

The operatives responded swiftly, forcing the suspected intruders to flee.

No casualties were recorded, and normal activities at the institute continued uninterrupted.

The attempted breach comes less than two weeks after a previous security incident at the institute prompted the Federal Government to order a comprehensive review of security arrangements at NIPSS and other strategic national assets.

During a recent visit to the institution, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening security through enhanced surveillance, improved perimeter protection, tighter access controls, and increased deployment of security personnel.

As of the time of this report, neither the Plateau State Police Command nor Operation Enduring Peace had issued an official statement on the incident.

Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, and the spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, were unsuccessful.

Attempts to obtain comments from the management of NIPSS also did not yield a response.

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NCC Clinches Third Place in Federal Public Service Reforms Assessment

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June 30, 2026

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BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has secured third place in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), ranking behind the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).

The assessment evaluated Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on key indicators, including FOI compliance, fiscal transparency, institutional reforms and website performance.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, described the recognition as a validation of the Commission’s commitment to institutional reforms and improved public service delivery.

Oshadami said the recognition would encourage the Commission to sustain initiatives that promote transparency, accountability and operational efficiency while strengthening public confidence in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

He added that the award also reflects the NCC’s commitment to delivering better services to telecom consumers through improved service quality, responsiveness and stronger consumer protection measures across the industry.

Over the past two years, the Commission has implemented several reforms, including the launch of the National Coverage Map, publication of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, simplified tariff communication for subscribers, strengthened corporate governance compliance and expanded access to industry data.

Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, commended the participating MDAs, particularly the top-performing agencies, for advancing transparency, accountability and good governance through sustained reform efforts.
Arabi noted that the annual assessment, held as part of activities marking the United Nations Public Service Day, recognises institutions that have demonstrated excellence in implementing reforms and delivering quality public services.

In addition to the institutional awards, the Bureau honoured 20 outstanding public servants across the federal, state and local government levels for exemplary leadership, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Adejoke Adefulire.

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