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The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting it approved the inauguration of a leadership council in its Delta State chapter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the NWC had not granted such approval. “The attention of the National
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has issued a final warning to certain registration centres found conducting nocturnal, nighttime, registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, citing concerns over candidate safety and security. In a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Board acknowledged the need
JAMB warns against nocturnal UTME registration practices
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has issued a final warning to certain registration centres found conducting nocturnal, nighttime, registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, citing concerns over candidate safety and security.
In a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Board acknowledged the need to accommodate large numbers of candidates but insisted that such services must not compromise security.
“While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centers to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security.” the statement read.
The examination board identified ten registration centres across multiple states involved in unauthorized nighttime registrations and ordered them to immediately cease the practice or face sanctions.
The centres listed include: Thomas Adewumi University, Kwara State, CBT Centre Otukpo, Benue State, Ebenezer International School, Rivers State, Jigawa State College of Education, Jigawa State, Lafiagi Emirate IT & Innovation Hub, Kwara State, Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), FCT., Klinnicapps Academy, Cross River State, Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plateau State, Beeps Technology Limited, Cross River State, FZX Media Consulting Limited, Cross River State
“This publication serves as a final warning, as no further notices will be issued before decisive action is taken,” the statement read further.
JAMB stated that it will not tolerate any violation of its registration guidelines and vowed to take appropriate measures against any centre engaged in exploitative practices.
The Board finally reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to regulations, urging centres to prioritize the well-being of candidates over financial gains.
JAMB warns against nocturnal UTME registration practices
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has once again lamented the insecurity in the country. Obi, who decried the activities of non-state actors, whom he said have continued to inflict pain and sorrow on families, stated that the count of people who have “lost their lives
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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has once again lamented the insecurity in the country. Obi, who decried the activities of non-state actors, whom he said have continued to inflict pain and sorrow on families, stated that the count of people who have “lost their lives
Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities. According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others were injured. Bernadino Rachel,
Bloody Christmas: 33 people killed in Maputo prison riot
Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo.
Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities.
According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others were injured.
Bernadino Rachel, the country’s police general commander, said about 1,530 people escaped from the prison.
According to him, 150 of them had now been recaptured.
DAILY POST reports that the country is going through escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election.
The Police chief blamed protests outside the prison for encouraging the riot.
On his own, justice minister Helena Kida, told Miramar TV that the riot was started inside the jail and had nothing to do with protests outside.
“The confrontations after that resulted in 33 deaths and 15 injured in the vicinity of the jail,” Rafael told a media briefing.
The identities of those killed and injured were unclear.
Bloody Christmas: 33 people killed in Maputo prison riot
