Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

JAMB Engages IT Experts To Investigate Alleged UTME Technical Issues. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the engagement of leading IT professionals and educational assessment experts to probe reported technical glitches in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision follows widespread concerns raised by candidates regarding the recently released results, which saw over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million participants scoring below 200 out of a possible 400 marks. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the board is fast-tracking its annual system review to address…

House Of Representatives Rejects Bill On Rotational Presidency Across Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones. Nigeria’s House of Representatives has voted down a constitutional amendment bill that sought to mandate the rotation of the presidency and vice presidency among the country’s six geopolitical zones. The decision, made during a plenary session on Tuesday, has sparked widespread debate about political representation and national unity. The bill, formally titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the Principle of Rotation of the Offices of the President and Vice President among the…

What I Told Fubara When We Met, Wike Reveals. Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has shed light on a recent meeting with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike disclosed that Fubara visited him alongside two governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While Wike refrained from divulging specific details of their discussion, he revealed that he was candid with Fubara about the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. “I told him I don’t think you…

Kano High Court Rejects Ganduje’s Bid To Halt Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Trial. In a significant development, a Kano State High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, former Governor of Kano State and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to stop a high-profile fraud case against him. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, paves the way for Ganduje and seven others to face trial over allegations of bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds amounting to billions of naira. The court, presided over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, rejected Ganduje’s challenge…

Governor Fubara Urges Peace, Signals Resilience In First Speech Since Suspension. In his first public address since his suspension as Rivers State Governor on March 18, 2025, Siminalayi Fubara delivered a heartfelt and resolute speech at a Night of Tributes in Port Harcourt, calling for calm and unity amid the state’s ongoing political turmoil. The suspended governor, whose leadership has been at the center of a prolonged crisis, struck a tone of introspection and determination, urging supporters to align with his vision for peace and reconciliation. Fubara, addressing a gathering that included dignitaries like Senator John Azuta Mbata, Senator…

INEC Chairman Promises Electoral Act Amendments Before 2027 Elections. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has assured that all necessary amendments to the Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Yakubu also denied reports of his sacking, affirming that he remains the Chief Electoral Officer for the country. Yakubu revealed that INEC has reviewed the 2023 general elections and identified 142 recommendations, including eight that require electoral amendment. The commission has been working with relevant stakeholders, including the National Assembly, to implement these reforms.…

Federal High Court Sets June 27 For Final Judgment In Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate Suspension Case. The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled 27 June 2025 as the date for delivering its final judgment in the high-profile legal battle involving suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The announcement was made by Justice Binta Nyako during a hearing on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, bringing the contentious case closer to resolution. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate in March 2025, following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in February. The suspended senator,…

Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Revolutionary Leader Captivating A Continent. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old military ruler, has emerged as a global icon, his fiery rhetoric and bold reforms igniting admiration across Africa and beyond. Clad in beige fatigues and a red beret, the charismatic leader channels the spirit of Thomas Sankara, the nation’s Marxist revolutionary revered as “Africa’s Che Guevara.” Since seizing power in a 2022 coup, Traoré has positioned himself as a pan-Africanist determined to liberate Burkina Faso from what he calls Western imperialism and neo-colonialism. “Traoré’s impact is immense,” said Beverly Ochieng, a senior…

ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna As New President Amid Calls For University Reforms. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna, a distinguished consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, as its new national president. The announcement was made following the union’s 23rd National Delegates Congress, held on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the University of Benin in Edo State. Prof. Piwuna, who also serves as the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, emerged victorious in a keenly contested election against Professor Adamu Babayo of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.…

President Tinubu Approves Group Life Assurance For Federal Workers. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned a Group Life Assurance policy for federal employees, a move designed to provide financial relief to the families of deceased public servants, including senior government officials, for the 2025/2026 policy year. The announcement was made by Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, during a press briefing at the State House in Abuja following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by the President. She highlighted that the policy underscores the Tinubu administration’s commitment to the welfare of federal workers.…

Nigeria Unveils Ambitious Plan To Boost Economy Through Cultural And Tourism Assets. In a landmark move, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit an innovative strategy to harness the nation’s rich cultural and tourism resources for economic growth, as announced by Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, on Tuesday. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), aims to create a robust new revenue stream while showcasing Nigeria’s vibrant heritage. Musawa revealed that the plan targets a staggering $100 billion contribution to the economy by 2030 through the monetisation of both…

Carlo Ancelotti Appointed Brazil Manager Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Challenge. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti, the esteemed Real Madrid manager, will take charge of the Brazil national team starting 26 May 2025. The Italian tactician is tasked with guiding the Seleção to World Cup glory in 2026, aiming to end a 24-year drought since their last triumph in 2002. Ancelotti, 65, succeeds Dorival Junior, who was sacked in March following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Argentina in a World Cup qualifying match. The loss underscored Brazil’s recent struggles, with the team currently…