Four arrested as JAMB uncovers 585 fake A-Level certificates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said it uncovered 585 fake A-level certificates in 2025 alone, with four suspected already arrested by the police. The Registrar of the board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known during a closed-door meeting with the staff of the board. A transcript of the meeting was published in the JAMB
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said it uncovered 585 fake A-level certificates in 2025 alone, with four suspected already arrested by the police. The Registrar of the board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known during a closed-door meeting with the staff of the board. A transcript of the meeting was published in the JAMB
LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts
The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another
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The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another
Anger as police disrupt protests, deploy choppers
Police operatives on Monday disrupted the protest organised by the Take-It-Back Movement over the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, the alleged misuse of the Cyber Crime Act and the hardships in the country. The attack on the protesters triggered condemnation from various groups, including Amnesty International. The Country Director, Amnesty International
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Police operatives on Monday disrupted the protest organised by the Take-It-Back Movement over the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, the alleged misuse of the Cyber Crime Act and the hardships in the country. The attack on the protesters triggered condemnation from various groups, including Amnesty International. The Country Director, Amnesty International
LASTMA blames speeding as vehicle falls from Otedola bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said
Health insurance: FG sets one-hour limit for treatment approval
The Federal Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority, has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care under the health insurance scheme. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time
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The Federal Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority, has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care under the health insurance scheme. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time
Edo eye top spot as NDSF ends today
The Edo State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is eyeing the top spot as the event comes to an end on Tuesday (today). As of Monday, Team Edo was placed fourth with 68 medals -12 gold, 32 silver and 24 bronze and were poised to earn more medals
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The Edo State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is eyeing the top spot as the event comes to an end on Tuesday (today). As of Monday, Team Edo was placed fourth with 68 medals -12 gold, 32 silver and 24 bronze and were poised to earn more medals
Chinaka wins 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup
Clement Chinaka has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup in the tournament, which teed off on Wednesday and ended on Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Chinaka, who played off handicap 16, returned a gross score of 85 and 69 net and beat his closest
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Clement Chinaka has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup in the tournament, which teed off on Wednesday and ended on Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Chinaka, who played off handicap 16, returned a gross score of 85 and 69 net and beat his closest
Rivers Hoopers still work in progress – Odaudu
Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu has refused to be carried away by their momentum in the Basketball Africa League Season 5 ahead of their next Kalahari Conference game against Al Ittihad of Egypt at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The KingsMen have recorded emphatic
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Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu has refused to be carried away by their momentum in the Basketball Africa League Season 5 ahead of their next Kalahari Conference game against Al Ittihad of Egypt at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The KingsMen have recorded emphatic
Gasperini admits error subbing Lookman
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that he mistakenly told the fourth official to take off Ademola Lookman instead of Ederson in their 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. La Dea lost their seventh game of the Serie A season when they fell to Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. The
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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that he mistakenly told the fourth official to take off Ademola Lookman instead of Ederson in their 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. La Dea lost their seventh game of the Serie A season when they fell to Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. The
Iwobi still setting the pace in best season
After scoring his sixth and seventh Premier League goals of the season in January, it seemed Alex Iwobi was done in what was becoming the best season of his career, but the Fulham midfielder has kept marching on, adding one more goal and an assist in April, and reminding everyone that he can only get
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After scoring his sixth and seventh Premier League goals of the season in January, it seemed Alex Iwobi was done in what was becoming the best season of his career, but the Fulham midfielder has kept marching on, adding one more goal and an assist in April, and reminding everyone that he can only get