The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates who see “No Result Yet” while checking their UTME results are underage applicants whose results have not been released. This was stated by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Benjamin, the message does not indicate a technical error but reflects the status of candidates who do not yet meet the eligibility requirements for admission. He explained that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible to register for and sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),…
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Some members of the Accord party staged a protest on Tuesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding immediate recognition of Prof. Christopher Imumolen as the party’s National Chairman. The protesters, carrying placards and a formal petition, urged INEC to comply with existing court orders affirming Imumolen’s leadership and update its records accordingly. Speaking during the protest, Imumolen, a former presidential candidate of the party, expressed frustration over what he called INEC’s reluctance to enforce judicial decisions. He stressed that the commission, as a regulatory body, must remain neutral and uphold the rule of law. “We…
Gov. Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, received the “Imo Charter of Equity,” vowing to prevent a “hostile takeover” of power at the end of his eight-year administration in 2027. He made the remarks while receiving a report on the charter, presented by the Elders’ Council at the Government House, Owerri. “Justice, inclusion, and consensus remain key to sustaining peace in the state,” Uzodimma said. Reflecting on the 2020 crisis in Imo when he assumed office, the governor noted the dangers of political exclusion. He explained that a panel, led by Emeritus Catholic Archbishop Anthony Obinna, identified marginalisation as a major trigger…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) reported threat to sanction broadcast presenters accused of presenting opinions as facts or bullying guests during on-air discussions. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Tuesday in Abuja. The Guild described the move as “dangerous and injurious to journalism,” adding that it amounted to an assault on press freedom, editorial independence, and democratic accountability. While acknowledging the NBC’s intention to promote professionalism and ethical standards in broadcasting, the NGE said the Commission’s statement…
Mr Olubowale Kasumu, Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, on Tuesday commended the LCDA chairman, Mr Abiodun Ejigbadero, for his remarkable achievements in the council. Kasumu said the community had long suffered infrastructural deficits. “Mostly in our area, we lack infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and potable water,” he said. Kasumu, who commended Ejigbadero for his achievements, noted that residents used to provide their own water. He also praised Ejigbadero for equipping the council with a modern ambulance. “For the first time, he provided an ambulance with life support comparable to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Nigeria’s recent bank recapitalisation exercise as a timely and strategic move to shield the country’s financial system from mounting global economic shocks. The Fund noted that the policy, driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has significantly strengthened the capital base of banks, enhancing their resilience amid rising global uncertainties, including volatile oil markets, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical tensions. According to the IMF, well-capitalised banks are better positioned to absorb external shocks during periods of financial stress, ensuring stability in the banking sector and supporting broader economic growth. The Fund emphasised that…
Prof. Adesola Ogidiolu has urged geographers to deploy mapping tools and data-driven approaches to address Nigeria’s worsening forest crisis, stressing that foresters alone cannot tackle the challenge. Ogidiolu made the call on Tuesday while delivering the 18th inaugural lecture of Prince Abubakar Audu University. In his lecture titled *“Geographer in the Forest: Issues, Concerns and Tasks,”* the professor emphasised the urgency of safeguarding forest ecosystems, noting their critical role in sustaining human health and livelihoods. According to him, forests provide essential services, including water storage, energy supply, income generation, and environmental security. He described a healthy forest as one relatively…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders to promote and protect child rights in Gombe, Bauchi, and Adamawa states. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Chief of Field Office in Bauchi, made the call at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on Tuesday in Gombe. She said child rights begin at birth, highlighting the importance of birth registration, breastfeeding, access to quality healthcare, proper nutrition, and basic education. According to Rafique, protecting children from all forms of harm is a fundamental right that parents must recognise. She added that children deserve care and respect, describing them as gifts from God and future…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a cabinet reshuffle that led to the removal of two key ministers, including the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, citing an official memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. According to the statement, the reshuffle forms part of efforts to reposition the Federal Executive Council and strengthen governance delivery. Following the shake-up, the President appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it investigated its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan and found him not guilty of the allegation that he tweeted partisan support for Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election cycle. If na you nko? How can you fail an exam you set and graded? How can you find yourself guilty in a court you established, where both the prosecution and the defense lawyers are your appointed minions, and you are the judge? There is a name for what INEC did. Self-exoneration. Some people call it self-exculpation. Others call it self-absolution. It hides behind a blizzard…