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By Peter Omopo  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that more than 1.5 million candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200 out of a total of 1,955,069 candidates. According to the statistical analysis of the just-concluded UTME released on Monday, only 420,415 candidates achieved scores above 200, representing about 21.5 per cent of the total candidates. JAMB noted that approximately 75 per cent of the candidates scored below 200, while less than 1 per cent of the candidates managed to score above 300. The board also highlighted the participation of…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has attributed the prolonged delay in the trial of 13 domestic staff of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, to legal and procedural challenges linked to the gravity of the charges. The domestic staff, who have been held at the Okaka Correctional Centre in Yenagoa since 2019, are facing charges reportedly carrying capital punishment. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday ahead of the 2025 Law Week in Yenagoa, the chairman of the NBA’s Yenagoa branch, Somina Johnbull, explained that the sensitive nature of the case requires the full presence of all…

By Peter Omopo  The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called on officers of Senior Course 47 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, to develop actionable strategies to tackle Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. Ibas made the appeal on Monday during a courtesy visit by the military officers to the Government House in Port Harcourt, as part of their study tour of the state. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, the former Chief of Naval Staff underscored the importance of the officers’ mission, saying their findings must offer…

By Peter Omopo  Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced the resettlement of 6,000 families displaced by insurgency in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas, amid growing concerns over deteriorating conditions in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Speaking during a visit on Monday to the Muna IDP camp in Maiduguri—one of the largest in the state, housing over 11,000 families—Zulum said the decision was prompted by rising incidents of criminal activities within the camp. He expressed alarm over the surge in prostitution, child abuse, gangsterism, and other illicit acts, warning that such trends were threatening efforts to restore peace and…

By Peter Omopo  The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ekiti State has renewed its commitment to the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), human rights abuses, and poor hygiene practices through an intensified grassroots sensitisation campaign. Speaking at a public awareness programme held on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the NOA State Director, Mrs. Kemi Akomolafe, reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to eliminate FGM in the state, especially among women and children. “NOA is committed to fully eradicating female genital mutilation/cutting in Ekiti State. Citizens must take responsibility for their actions and work together to improve the state’s development,” Akomolafe said. The…

By Peter Omopo  Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has donated 23 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to traditional rulers across the state, commending their pivotal role in promoting peace, security, and community cohesion. The vehicle distribution ceremony, held Sunday at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, saw the governor express gratitude to the monarchs for their ongoing support in the state’s non-kinetic approach to combating insecurity. Governor Sani attributed the success of Kaduna’s security strategy to the collaborative efforts of traditional leaders and security agencies. “They have been working day and night, sharing intelligence and staying close to the…

By Peter Omopo  As the Vatican prepares for a historic conclave this week, attention has turned to a group of 16 senior Catholic leaders considered top contenders to succeed Pope Francis, with three prominent African cardinals among the potential frontrunners. Although the papal election process is shrouded in secrecy and candidates are not officially declared, several cardinals—referred to as papabili—have drawn widespread attention due to their global influence, leadership experience, and theological leanings. African Contenders Cardinal Peter Turkson (Ghana), 76, the Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast, is widely seen as a strong candidate and has long been mentioned as a…

By Peter Omopo  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, have paid glowing tributes to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, marking 15 years since his death while in office in 2010. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the PDP described Yar’Adua, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2007 to 2010, as “a leader of integrity, humility, and vision,” noting that his contributions to national development continue to resonate. “Fifteen years on, Nigeria still mourns one of its finest — and I still remember a friend whose quiet wisdom helped shape…

By Peter Omopo  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed her delight after playing a pivotal role in Paris FC’s historic win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final, describing the victory as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. Nnadozie was the hero of the night at Stade de l’Épopée in Calais, saving two penalties during a tense shootout that ended 5–4 in favour of Paris FC after regulation time ended goalless. The win marks the club’s first major title in nearly 20 years. Reacting to the triumph in a post on her social media platform…

By Peter Omopo  President Bola Tinubu is set to hold a crucial meeting with the leadership of Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (Gencos) as the Federal Government races to address a mounting N4 trillion debt threatening to paralyse the country’s power supply chain. This follows an emergency meeting last Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Gencos’ chairmen in Abuja. The meeting, according to a Sunday statement from the power ministry, was convened amid rising concerns that persistent liquidity constraints could lead to a collapse of the national grid. The Gencos have warned that the continued accumulation of…