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My Initial Response To The 2025 UTME Error Was To Resign — Oloyede
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that he briefly contemplated resigning following a major technical fault that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The results of the exam, released on May 9, showed that over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of a maximum of 400, prompting widespread criticism...
FG Shut Down 41 Unity Colleges Over Security Concerns
A hostel at Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, where bandits kidnapped 25 students, killing the vice-principal in the process. Due to the resurgence in the abduction of students in schools in some parts of the country, the Federal Government on Friday ordered the closure of 41 unity colleges with immediate effect. In a statement signed by the...
Presidential Election Petition: Peter Obi Closes Case Against Tinubu
Peter Obi and his Labour Party, LP, filed a suit with the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Friday, disputing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory. Obi and LP are named as complainants in the suit CA/PEPC/03/2023, which challenges Tinubu's election as Nigeria's president on May 29. The petition names the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and...
”PDP Risk Serious Setbacks Choosing Jonathan, Obi As It 2027 Candidate” – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) risks serious setbacks in its 2027 presidential strategy if it opts for former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi as its standard-bearer. But PDP in a swift reaction, rejected Keyamo’s advice, saying he (minister) could not decide its candidate. However, in...
Leadership Excellence: Hon. Unyime Idem Emerges 2022 ‘Best MHR Of The Year’
The Deputy Chairman Communications Committee and member representing Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, Hon. Unyime Idem has emerged 2022 'Best Member House of Representatives (MHR) of the Year' in the forthcoming Leadership Excellence Awards. Idem polled 265, 348 votes to defeat three other nominees; AbdulGaniyu Olododo 218, 634 votes; Usman Kumo 114, 678 votes; and...
Man Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Murder Of Stepmother, Sister In Kano
On Tuesday, a high court in Kano sentenced 22-year-old Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki to death by hanging for fatally stabbing his stepmother, Rabiatu Sagir, and strangling his sister, Munawara, with a scarf. Rijiyar-Zaki, who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. Delivering judgement, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond...
