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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results. Statistics of the results showed that out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 examination, over 1.5 million of them scored less than 200 over 400. Further analysis showed that only 420,415 candidates scored above 200. According to the data, over 75% of candidates scored below 200 in the exam, with less than 1% scoring above 300.” JAMB, in the statement accompanying the data,  said “40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities.  However, only 467 of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The National Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing has condemned Sandra Duru’s attacks on Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili. Duru had attacked Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, over the ongoing sexual harassment saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. In a press statement released on Monday in Awka, the group condemned Sandra Duru, calling her a “serial blackmailer and peddler of falsehood.” They urged her to tender an apology, published in three national newspapers and on her Facebook pages. Mazi Chika Art Adiele, the group’s National Publicity Secretary, signed the statement,…

In a significant step toward fostering intercultural understanding and economic growth, the Institute for Social Peace and Intercultural Competence (ISPIC) has commissioned its German centre and German Language School at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu. Speaking on the occasion, the founder of ISPIC, Engr. Anthony Dominic, while  sharing the project’s vision, stressed its transformative impact on Nigerian youths. “This initiative is about elevating and equipping young people with the skills to excel in their chosen fields, free of charge, while addressing economic challenges,” he said. Similarly, co-founder Dr. Emeka Ani, also emphasised the importance of the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Public Accountability Advocate, and former Minister for Education, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has flatly denied allegations that she was induced  to support the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in her bid for justice over her suspension after she levelled a  sexual harassment  allegation against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A UK-based activist, Sandra Duru,  popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, had accused Ezekwesili of receiving bribe to throw her weight behind Senator Natasha. But in a swift response on her X handle, the former Minister, dismissed the financial inducement allegation against her as a ploy by Natasha’s traducers to…

By Rudolf Okonkwo Look, I know Pius Adesanmi is gone. Wada Nas, too. I suspect Olatunji Dare, Ndaeyọ Uko, Tunde Asaju, and J.K. Randle have quietly retired. But there’s no way—absolutely no way—I am the last satirist standing in Nigeria’s media space. God forbid bad thing! So imagine my surprise when people started forwarding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “satirical apology” to Senator Godswill Akpabio to my inbox, each one asking: “Did you write this?” Some even tagged me on Facebook with side-eye emojis and captions like “ihula gi?” and “zukwanu ike.” I nearly screamed. Some did not think Mike Asukwo could…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Stakeholders including the Academia, parents, and counsellors on Saturday at a workshop on Neuro diversity held in University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), have advocated for inclusive education for children with special needs in Nigeria. The workshop was organised by the Neurodiversity Research Group (NRG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, UNN. The stakeholders said the inclusion of children with special needs in the education planning and execution will give such children a sense of belonging. Speaking at the occasion, the Convener, Dr. Charity Onyishi, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, UNN, said that the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rangers International FC of Enugu has booked its place in the semi-finals of the 2025 President’s Federation’s Cup, after beating Plateau United 1-0 in a thrilling quarter-final clash held at the Area 3 football pitch, Abuja. Reports by Rangers media team said that the lone goal of the encounter came in the 30th minute, courtesy of Chiedozie Okorie. “The forward expertly latched onto a long, pinpoint clearance from Rangers’ goalkeeper, Divine Onuorah, before calmly slotting the ball past the Plateau United goalkeeper to end the first half in favour of Rangers,” the report said. The second half witnessed both…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu These latest dispositions by the NJC are worse than slaps on the wrist of errant judges. Far from discouraging judicial misconduct, the Council consecrates a ninth Beatitude: blessed are the crooked judges for they shall be entitled to a sabbatical. Put differently, the NJC seeks the beatification of judicial corruption into high virtue for which recidivist judges like Inyang Ekwo or rampant ones like Jane Inyang receive a year-long sabbatical. Judges who prize fidelity to their judicial oaths must wonder why they bother.” When he was a Justice the Court of Appeal in the Port Harcourt Division,…

By Jude Eze As the world anticipates the Conclave scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, many observers agree that this may very well be the most interesting and potentially transformative Conclave in the history of the Catholic Church. What sets this event apart is not merely the number, but the remarkable diversity of the College of Cardinals tasked with this sacred duty. Under the visionary leadership of Pope Francis, the College has undergone a profound transformation. More than any of his predecessors, Francis significantly expanded the College’s global representation. Over the course of ten consistories, he created 163 Cardinals—133 of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The planned visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to inaugurate some projects completed by Anambra State Government has unsettled the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state. The State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, while celebrating Workers’ Day with members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), had announced that the president would be visiting the state on Thursday, May 8, for projects commissioning. The president’s visits comes amidst the preparations for the governorship election that comes up on November 8, 2025, in the state. The visit has however raised concerns and fears among APC faithful…