The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who made this known while giving a breakdown of the UTME results said that while 8,401 candidates scored 300 and above, 77,070 scored 250 and above; 439,974 scored 200 and above while 1,402,490 scored below 200. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that over 1.4million ofContinue reading "Nigerian Exams Body, JAMB Says 1.4Million Of 1.8Million Candidates Score Less Than 200"
Probe 36 States, FCT For Public Funds Used To Pay School Fees Of Governors, Other Officials’ Children, SERAP Tells Tinubu Govt
SERAP said that the probe should find out the public officers in any state or the FCT who used public funds to pay the tuition of their children. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu’s administration to probe the accounts of all 36 states of the federation and the FederalContinue reading "Probe 36 States, FCT For Public Funds Used To Pay School Fees Of Governors, Other Officials’ Children, SERAP Tells Tinubu Govt"
State Police Suitable For Nigeria But Governors Can Abuse It – Ex-President Jonathan
Jonathan said this on Monday in his remarks during a national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of Representatives in Abuja. Nigeria's former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed his backing for the establishment of the state police across the country, saying that there is no way internal security can be managed without statesContinue reading "State Police Suitable For Nigeria But Governors Can Abuse It – Ex-President Jonathan "
Nigeria Is A Disgrace To The Whole World – Former Defence Chief, Danjuma Lambasts Tinubu Government Over Killings
A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, (retd), has lambasted President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government over persisting insecurity in the country. Danjuma said that Nigeria’s security challenges have got to the point where the trend has made the country become a disgrace to the world and a laughing stock to the internationalContinue reading "Nigeria Is A Disgrace To The Whole World – Former Defence Chief, Danjuma Lambasts Tinubu Government Over Killings"
Eid_El_Fitr : Cleric advised Muslim to be more Patient
By Usman Umar Girei. The Chief Imam Girei central mosque Malam Abubakar Halilu has called on the Muslim Ummah to be more Patient on the current hard ship situation faced by Nigerians Shekh Abubakar Halilu Girei made this known in his sermon shortly after leading two raka'at of Nafila at Girei Eid ground. Halilu thereforContinue reading "Eid_El_Fitr : Cleric advised Muslim to be more Patient"
Alleged N80.2Bn Fraud: How Kogi Governor Ododo Breached Security Cordon Around Yahaya Bello’s Abuja House To Whisk Suspect Away –EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the anti-corruption agency, Bello will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite alongside three other suspects, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman andContinue reading "Alleged N80.2Bn Fraud: How Kogi Governor Ododo Breached Security Cordon Around Yahaya Bello’s Abuja House To Whisk Suspect Away –EFCC"
APC Suspends Party’s National Chairman, Ganduje Over Alleged Bribery
A fresh crisis is brewing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been suspended from the party in Kano State. Ganduje was suspended for alleged corruption including allegations of bribery levelled against him by the Kano State Government. The former governor was suspended byContinue reading "APC Suspends Party’s National Chairman, Ganduje Over Alleged Bribery"
Vice President, Akpabio, State Governors Throng Tinubu’s Residence In Lagos On ‘Solidarity Visit’
President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve the national development goals. The president made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos State on Friday. Led by Vice-President KashimContinue reading "Vice President, Akpabio, State Governors Throng Tinubu’s Residence In Lagos On ‘Solidarity Visit’"
Nigerian Police Probe Fatal Boat Accident Involving ‘Junior Pope’, Declare Three Persons Missing
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has said that six actors and one actress have been recovered from the boat mishap that occurred on River Niger on Wednesday involving Nollywood actors and crew members who were returning from a film location. The command in a statement issued by the Anambra State PoliceContinue reading "Nigerian Police Probe Fatal Boat Accident Involving ‘Junior Pope’, Declare Three Persons Missing"
Nigerian Police Arrest Adamawa Resident Who Killed Wife For Taking His Phone Without Consent
ANigerian man identified as Ibrahim Abubakar has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his wife. This was disclosed in a press release issued by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Yahaya, adding that the deceased, Hajara Sa'adu was killed by the arrested suspect after a misunderstanding ensued between them. The statement claimedContinue reading "Nigerian Police Arrest Adamawa Resident Who Killed Wife For Taking His Phone Without Consent"
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