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2025 JAMB Policy Meeting Update

The official JAMB Policy Meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025. ✔️ National cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges will be set. ✔️ Schools will get approval for their departmental cut-off scores. ✔️ Post-UTME forms can only be released after this meeting. ⚠️ No school—including UNILORIN, LASU, UNILAG, KWASU, UNIOSUN, etc.—can begin Post-UTME sales […]

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FG begins payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members

The Federal Government has started paying N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former National Youth Service Corps members who completed their service before the new allowance took effect earlier this year. This payment fulfills a promise made after the corps members’ monthly allowance was increased from N33,000 to N77,000. Many former corps members have confirmed receiving […]

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Nigerian Law School PH Student Dies By Suicide After Alleged Bullying — Whistleblower Claims He Was Forced To Apologize Publicly

A male student at the Nigerian Law School’s Port Harcourt campus has reportedly died by suicide, following allegations of severe bullying and institutional neglect. According to a student whistleblower who spoke through an anonymous account, the deceased had repeatedly raised concerns about being targeted by fellow students. Rather than investigate or intervene, authorities at the […]

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Governor Umo Eno Commissions Model Primary School and Council Chairman’s Residence in Eket

In a significant step towards enhancing governance and infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has commissioned two key projects in Eket Local Government Area. The projects include a fully furnished official residence for the Council Chairman and a model primary school in Idung Offiong. The commissioning of these projects underscores the Governor’s commitment […]

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House Of Reps Summons Exams Body WAEC In 24 Hours For Questioning ‘Over Midnight Paper’

The House of Representatives has summoned the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to appear before it within 24 hours to address concerns over irregularities and complaints during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies issued the ultimatum after WAEC failed to attend a scheduled hearing. The […]

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NDDC Concludes Secondary School Quiz Competition, Crowns DSC Technical School Winners

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has brought the curtain down on its Secondary School Quiz competition, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The competition, which saw nine schools from the nine mandate states of the NDDC participate in the finals, was a showcase of intellectual prowess and academic excellence. After a keenly contested competition, […]

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27th MAY: Nsit Ubium Council Chairman Hon. Alfred Charles Celebrates with Children

The Chairman of Nsit Ubium Local Government Council, Hon. Alfred Charles, joined children across the area in celebrating the 2025 Children’s Day. The event, held at Ikot Edibon, featured the reading of the Governor’s address, during which Hon. Charles reaffirmed Akwa Ibom State Government’s commitment to nurturing its young population through targeted investments in education, […]

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JAMB: South-East reps call for Oloyede’s resignation following 2025 UTME saga

The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), citing the disastrous failure of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The lawmakers also called for the complete cancellation of the examination and a new date to be […]

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Law School DG Explains Examination Malpractice Rules, Dismisses Claims of Withheld Results

The Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Chiroma, has disclosed that examination malpractices remain a grave offense for anyone caught during the examination period. Professor Chiroma stated this in Abuja during an investigative hearing into a motion concerning the alleged withholding of Bar results and backlog of students awaiting call to the […]