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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that obtaining a high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may not automatically guarantee admission into Nigerian universities. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, February 9, 2025, stressed that admission decisions are based on multiple factors, including candidates’ O’level results, UTME scores and post-UTME performance. “A high UTME score alone does not secure admission. Universities consider various criteria, including ranking based on merit, catchment areas, and quotas for Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS),” the statement read. JAMB’s response follows growing concerns from…

The council chairman of Bade Local government in Yobe state, Hon. Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, has revealed how six of his family members died from chronic kidney disease despite undergoing dialysis. Hon. Yurema stated this when the research and medical team investigating the causes of chronic kidney disease and related ailments in the area visited his office in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade local government. He said Bade LG is suffering from the tragedy of chronic kidney disease leading to deaths in the community, adding that the research to uncover the causes is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this call on Friday while speaking during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. She argued that only strict penalties would deter drug peddlers, especially when their actions result in the deaths of children. “Somebody bought children’s medicine for about N13,000, while another person sold it for around N3,000 in the same mall. “That raised an alarm. Guess what? When we tested the medicine in our Kaduna lab, there was nothing inside. So, I want the…

By Taiwo Ibrahim As preparations intensify for the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, key figures in the sports and fitness industry have expressed their eagerness to volunteer and contribute to the event’s success. The marathon, set for March 1, 2025, is part of activities to celebrate ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary. With thousands of runners expected to participate in the 21-kilometre half marathon and the 5-kilometre race, volunteers will be crucial in ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. Gabriel Okon, the Race Director emphasized the significance of volunteers in an event that dedicated individuals to handle various logistical and operational…

President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. The National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Mannir Bature, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bature said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has been directed to formally present the approval to the Council on Establishment through the Office of the Head of Service for finalisation. He said Pate conveyed the policy shift during a high-level meeting with the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and key stakeholders in…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has approved April 5, 2025, for the party’s gubernatorial primaries to elect its standard bearer for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election. The party’s national secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the timetable and schedule of activities for the Anambra State 2025 gubernatorial primaries also indicate that the sale of expression and Interest/Nomination forms will commence on Monday, February 10, 2025, while the sale of delegates’ forms will commence on March 20, 2025. Obiora Ifoh, the party’s national publicity…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised lawmakers for their commitment during the 2025 budget defence sessions. Akpabio emphasised their role in ensuring a viable financial plan for the year. He made this remark while presiding over the Senate’s resumption after a two-week recess on Tuesday. Following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of bills establishing development commissions across various regions, the Senate has made minor adjustments, appointing new chairmen and deputy chairmen to oversee these commissions. Akpabio said, “Senator Babangida Hussaini and Senator Muntari Dandutse will serve as Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North…

The Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta on Monday sentenced three persons to death for killing a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their son, Oreoluwa, on 1 January 2023. Trial judge Basirat Adebowale sentenced the trio – Lekan Adekanbi, was the family’s driver, Odetola Ahmed and Adeniyi Waheed – in a judgement which lasted for more than three hours, DailyPost reports. The three convicts were prosecuted alongside others, including Temitope Fadairo and Adenike Adekanbi, wife and mother respectively of the first defendant, Mr Adekanbi. The rest are Anuoluwapo Owolaja, Azeez Usman, Abass Odetola and Lukmon Adewusi. The News Agency…

The Naira depreciated at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,495.60 to a dollar. Data from the FMDQ Security Exchange official forex trading platform revealed that the Naira lost N20.82. This represents a 1.4 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading day on Friday, Jan. 31, when the local currency closed trading at N1,474.78 to a dollar. Trading on the Investors and Exporters (I&E) Forex window on Monday recorded a high of N1,497.50 and a low of N1,470.00. The Naira has enjoyed relative stability against the dollar since December 2024 due to sustained reforms by the Central…

The Zone 2 Police Command headquarters, Onikan, Lagos State, has confirmed the detention of an Investigating Police Officer (IPO) attached to Isheri-Oshun Division, for allegedly doctoring a case file and medical doctor’s report. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone, Adegoke Fayoade, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Fayoade did not provide the name of the IPO. However, he said the officer allegedly doctored the case file and doctor’s report relating to a case of anal sexual assault on some teenage students by a hotelier in Isheri-Oshun area…