Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that high failure rate in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is proof that anti-malpractice measures are working effectively. Dr. Alausa’s statement is coming, amid nationwide concern following a just concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that JAMB’s released results showed that out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME, only about 420,000 scored above 200, meaning more than 78 percent failed to meet the 200-mark threshold. Reacting to the development on Tuesday, during…
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IPOB, Legal Team Dismiss Claims That Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Attacks On Police
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have debunked reports claiming that the IPOB leader admitted to inciting the public to attack police officers, describing the reports as “misleading” and a “malicious misrepresentation” of court proceedings. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in a brief statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), dismissed the viral claims. The viral publications that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu ‘admitted inciting public to attack police’ is misleading & highly prejudicial,” he stated. “The general public is hereby advised to draw no conclusions until…
Read MoreRobbers attack residents in Imo community, transfer money with POS
Residents of Umuagu community in Umuguma, the headquarters of Owerri West local government area of Imo state could not sleep Tuesday as more than 20 armed robbers with sophisticated weapons stormed the area. An indigene of the area, Akalazu, who witnessed the incident spoke to Blueprint correspondent, saying the men of the underworld came to the area around 3am and carted away people’s property, including vehicles. “They shot into the air severally and went from house to house, to force people to transfer money to them via POS machines even as they carted away…
Read MoreSoludo, Competent Governor,Says Tinubu As He Inaugurates Projects In Anambra
President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for his visionary leadership and infrastructural development in the state. Mr Tinubu made the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating several major projects executed by the Soludo administration. The president expressed his admiration for the governor’s achievements. Mr Tinubu described Mr Soludo as a friend and a visionary leader, stating: “I am honoured to be here. “I commend my friend, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is a visionary and competent leader for the work he has been doing in Anambra State.”…
Read MoreEzinihitte LGA Chairman -Nwachukwu Unveils First Phase, Agricultural Empowerment Program To Farmers
By Nkechi Ojukwu Hon. Nwachukwu Ambrose Chinedum (Chiaka Onye Onye 1), the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, has held an empowerment program for farmers in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA Area, to boost food Production. The Agricultural employment Provides farmers with special breed yam seedlings, cassava stems, and maize seeds to enhance food production,also farm materials aimed at supporting local farmers and improve their livelihood. Hon. Nwachukwu explained that the initiative was to align with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma’s effort and good works in the state,…
Read MoreGroup Exposes Plot To Blackmail Imo Poly Rector,Management
…Vows to mention absentee Staff, sponsoring media reports against school … Rates Rector high in performance A human rights advocacy group, Everychild Educational Advancement Foundation,ECEAF said it has unveiled a calculated plot to blackmail and tarnish the image of the Rector, Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma, Prof Kanayo S .Chukwuka by those who are not comfortable with his transformation agenda and zero tolerance for truancy, indolence and absenteeism. The group’s Director of Programme and Research, Comrade Gideon Nnadi, while addressing newsmen in Owerri the state capital recently said, “our investigation…
Read MorePope Leo XIV: Robert Prevost Emerges 267th New Leader For 1.4bn Catholic
…First ever pope from America, Aged 69 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected new Pope becoming the first American Pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, originally from Chicago will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Immediately he was presented to thousands of crowd waiting outside St Peters Basilica, he greeted then from the balcony in Latin and Spanish; saying May Peace be with all of you. Pope Leo XIV then thanked the Cardinals who elected him during the two-day Conclave. He said ” We…
Read MoreTowards Grassroots Peace, Security In Imo
BY RICHARD ODU No advise could be more germane than that which Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State gave to more than 60 new traditional rulers who collected their certificates and staff of office recently in the capital city of Owerri. He told them to treat their subjects in a manner that pleases God, urging them not to see their subjects as slaves but to demonstrate honesty, peace and justice in leadership. He also warned them against ruling their communities from other lands, vowing to withdraw their recognition if…
Read MoreNigeria Can’t Handle the Truth I’m About to Drop,Why I’m Still With Obi Against All Odds — Farotimi
In a brutally honest expression of political loyalty and conviction, Dele Farotimi has once again declared his unwavering support for Peter Gregory Obi, the former presidential candidate who captured the hearts of millions during the last election. Farotimi, known for his fiery takes and fearless rhetoric, made it clear that unless something drastic happens, his choice remains unchanged. “If elections were to be held today and my vote would count, I’m voting for Peter Gregory Obi,” he said. “Unless someone else enters the race who I genuinely believe can do…
Read MoreAdeleke Performs Beyond Expectations In Osun, He’ll Get Second Term — APC Chieftain
A member of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olalekan Jackson Ojo, has declared that the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke would defeat any candidate that his party or any other would present during the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Ojo explained that the sterling performance of the governor in all sectors of the state economy, especially infrastructure would give him seamless victory over his opponents and not his political party. The leading security expert in Nigeria, while reacting to the gale of defections from the ruling Peoples Democratic…
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