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By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has linked the high failure rate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to the success of anti-exam malpractice strategies, particularly within the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). His comments follow JAMB’s release of troubling statistics showing that out of 1,955,069 candidates, only about 420,000 scored above 200, with over 78% failing to cross the 200-mark threshold. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Dr. Alausa explained that the decline in performance reflects JAMB’s effective clampdown on cheating through its stringent computer-based testing (CBT)…

President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the State House in Abuja. Governor Oborevwori arrived around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday for what marks his first official engagement with the President following his recent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Until recently, a prominent figure in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oborevwori, made headlines on April 23 after leading a dramatic political realignment in Delta State. Alongside his predecessor, former PDP vice presidential candidate Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, he officially joined the APC after a…

By Deborah Nnamdi Authorities in Anambra State have launched a full investigation following the discovery of a deceased pregnant woman hanging from a cashew tree near the Ike-Ideani road in Idemili North Local Government elections Area. The body, found in a secluded spot by shocked residents of the Ideani community, has raised serious concerns and prompted a swift response from law enforcement. Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu has described the case as deeply tragic and a reflection of grave inhumanity. He called on local stakeholders and community members to come forward with any information that could assist in uncovering the…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday submitted a N1.78 trillion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the House of Representatives, calling on lawmakers to expedite its approval to support essential development initiatives. The N1,783,823,708,309 proposal was conveyed through a formal letter to the Speaker, which was read aloud during the House plenary in Abuja. Tinubu noted that the budget submission aligns with Section 299 of the Nigerian Constitution, which authorizes the president to present the FCT budget to the National Assembly. “The passage of the budget would facilitate investment in health and social welfare, increase…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State, following the suspension of democratic governance in the state. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers during a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, appointing retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas as the Sole Administrator for six months. Announcing the committee’s formation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the need for legislative oversight similar to that of the House of Representatives, to monitor the actions and governance under the Sole Administrator during the emergency period. The committee will be…

Inter Milan secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Barcelona after extra time in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro, clinching a 7-6 aggregate win to advance to the final in Munich later this month. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams exchanging leads. Inter took an early advantage through goals from Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu (penalty), but Barcelona responded with strikes from Eric García, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha. Francesco Acerbi’s stoppage-time goal forced extra time, where Davide Frattesi netted the decisive winner. Inter’s goalkeeper, Yann Sommer, made crucial saves, particularly against Barcelona’s Lamine…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered money laundering activities exceeding $300,000 linked to a suspected internet fraudster. The suspect was apprehended alongside 34 others on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Sabo Iyako area of Auchi, Edo State, following actionable intelligence connecting them to cybercrime operations. Identified as a “picker” or “azaman” within the cyber fraud network, the suspect allegedly laundered over $300,000 on behalf of syndicate members who are currently at large. Further investigations revealed his involvement in both internet-based fraud and schemes related to investment and banking scams. The suspect is expected to be formally…

KkThe Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, along with 21 other lawmakers, formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. During a plenary session, Guwor announced the receipt of defection letters from 21 members of the Assembly, each expressing their decision to leave the PDP. He also submitted his letter of defection at the same sitting. According to the speaker, the decision was unanimous and driven by persistent internal conflicts within the PDP’s South-South Zonal leadership, as well as deepening crises at the national level. “With this development,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has broken its silence regarding the controversial arrest and ongoing investigation of social media influencer Martins Innocent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, amid growing public interest and online speculation. Otse was apprehended last Friday at a bank in the Area 3 district of Abuja during a coordinated operation involving the EFCC, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS). Initial reports linked his arrest to allegations of cyberstalking, but the EFCC has now clarified that the action stems from multiple petitions alleging serious financial crimes. In an official statement released…

In what is shaping up to be one of Nigeria’s largest financial crime investigations, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that the police have recovered assets worth ₦6 billion linked to an alleged ₦21.4 billion money laundering and fraud scheme involving 2,039 bank accounts across 56 financial institutions. The IGP disclosed this through legal officer Audu Garba of the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) during an ex parte hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The court was told that the accounts, reportedly held by companies and cronies used as fronts, were used…