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Nigerian cyclist on adventure from Nigeria to US announces a temporary return home
* Says journey far from over
By Francesca Hangeior
Nigerian long-distance cyclist and adventurer, Emmiwuks, currently on an ambitious cycling expedition from Nigeria to the United States, has announced a temporary return home to address critical personal and travel requirements.
The Benue State-born cyclist, who has been documenting every stage of his daring journey, disclosed that he made a difficult but necessary decision to pause the trip while in Mauritania in order to resolve issues relating to his travel documents, medical treatment and visa interviews, among other essential matters.
In a message shared with supporters, Emmiwuks explained that his nearly one-week silence had raised concerns but assured that the quiet period was due to intense behind-the-scenes challenges.
“For almost seven days, I went quiet, and honestly, it’s because behind the scenes hasn’t been easy at all. A lot was happening that I couldn’t really put out there,” he said.
He, however, expressed gratitude that things are now taking shape, confirming that he is already en route back to Nigeria to continue with his medical care and visa processes.
Emmiwuks thanked Nigerians at home and abroad for their prayers, messages, and unwavering support throughout the journey, stressing that the temporary pause does not mark an end to his historic ride.
“This journey is far from over. We keep moving forward. Together we ride.
Together we rise,” he affirmed.
With optimism and determination, the cyclist signed off with a confident note of return: “Naija here I come.”
Supporters say the journey has already inspired many young Nigerians, with expectations high as Emmiwuks prepares to resolve pending issues and resume his transcontinental cycling dream.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, on Monday.
The spokesperson of the commission, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement directs affected candidates to the board’s standard result-checking channels.
According to the statement, candidates can access their scores by sending “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 via SMS, using the phone number with which they registered for the examination.
Monday’s UTME results are the latest in a series of daily result announcements that JAMB has been making since the 2026 UTME commenced on Thursday, April 16.
The examination involves over two million candidates sitting computer-based tests at centres across the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)
Her appointment is for an initial term of four years and is in accordance with the provisions of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act of 2015, which governs leadership appointments within the agency.
This was disclosed in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Chris Ugwuegbulam.
The statement highlighted Dr. Zuntu’s extensive experience in public health administration and policy formulation, noting her involvement in several nationwide programmes, particularly in the health sector and public service delivery.
President Tinubu charged her to apply her expertise in advancing the agency’s objectives and contributing to national development.
The National Biosafety Management Agency is responsible for regulating modern biotechnology in Nigeria, ensuring that its application does not pose risks to human health or the environment.
The Federal Government has finally revealed the identities of individuals who allegedly plotted to forcefully overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.
The suspects include a former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, said to be at large in the charge.
Others are Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani.
In a 13-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026 filed at the Federal High Court on Tuesday, they were accused of plotting to levy war against the Federal Republic of Nigeria to overthrow President Tinubu.
The alleged offence is said to be contrary and punishable under Section 37 (2) of the Criminal Code.
The alleged coup plotters are scheduled to be arraigned on April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The charge was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN.
The Federal Government accused the defendants of treason, terrorism, and failure to disclose security intelligence and money laundering linked to terrorism financing.
The prosecution further alleged that the defendants had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving one Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others but failed to alert authorities.
The federal government is also prosecuting the defendants for terrorism-related offences under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022.
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