“How Can You Spend N1.1 Billion on Meals?” – JAMB Faces Wrath of Lawmakers

EducationNewsNigeria“How Can You Spend N1.1 Billion on Meals?” – JAMB Faces Wrath of Lawmakers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers over its 2025 budget proposal. The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to cut off government funding for the examination body, citing excessive spending despite JAMB’s substantial revenue generation. During the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal to the committee, Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed that the agency remitted a significant sum of ₦4 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund...

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New Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNew Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, followed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday upon the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee. At the ceremony, Chelle expressed his excitement and outlined his vision for the team. “Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an...

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New Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

CommunityNewsNigeriaNew Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Oba Akeem Owoade has received a staff of office and certificate as the 46th Alaafin. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presented the certificate at a brief ceremony held at the Oyo State EXCO Chambers Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday. In his remark during the ceremony, Governor Makinde explained that the chiefs who collected money during the process would be prosecuted. The presentation of the letter comes amidst rejection of Owoade’s appointment by some kingmakers...

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Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Borno State government has confirmed the killing of 40 farmers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area which occurred on Sunday and also left many people missing. The state Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar, described the attack as an act of terrorism, said the state governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned the attack and called on the Armed Forces to track and neutralize the criminals. He said:...

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Troops Take Down 109 Terrorists, Rescue 43 Hostages Across Nigeria

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Take Down 109 Terrorists, Rescue 43 Hostages Across Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 12, 2025

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralised 109 terrorists, apprehended 81 suspects, and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages in the last week, according to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Buba revealed that the troops also arrested six individuals involved in oil theft and prevented oil thieves from stealing crude worth an estimated ₦618.7 million. Buba disclosed that troops recovered 21 assorted...

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Airstrike Hits Zamfara Community, Kills 16 Vigilantes and Residents

NewsNigeriaAirstrike Hits Zamfara Community, Kills 16 Vigilantes and Residents

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 12, 2025

An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has reportedly killed at least 16 people, including vigilantes and residents. The victims, members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard and residents, were said to have responded to a bandit incursion when the airstrike occurred. Intelligence sources revealed that the vigilantes were mistaken for bandits after the actual attackers had fled the scene. “So far, 16 dead...

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Nigerian MPs decry Border Closure Amid Rising Insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian MPs decry Border Closure Amid Rising Insecurity

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2025

The National Assembly members have described Nigeria’s border closure policy as a failure in addressing security and economic challenges. The lawmakers expressed concerns about the ongoing cross-border banditry in states bordering Niger and Chad, during the 2025 budget defense session with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. The lawmakers emphasized that Nigeria must urgently review its border policy to address security lapses and economic disruptions caused by ineffective implementation. The Chairman of the Senate...

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Internet Fraud: EFCC Arrest Four Chinese, 105 Nigerians 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInternet Fraud: EFCC Arrest Four Chinese, 105 Nigerians 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2025

Four Chinese and 105 Nigerians have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, over alleged internet fraud. According to EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, in a statement said those arrested comprised 67 male (including four Chinese) and 38 female. The statement explained that the arrest was made on Thursday, January 9, as a results...

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Senator John Azuta Mbata Elected President General Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator John Azuta Mbata Elected President General Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 11, 2025

Senator John Azuta Mbata has emerged as the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide at the national elections held at the Old Government Lodge, Abakiliki Road, Enugu in Enugu State. The election held on Friday was peaceful, successful and ushers in the new executive leadership team of the apex socio-cultural organization for the Igbo people of Nigeria. A press release signed by Chief Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma on behalf of the Election Committee Media Team...

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Govt Receives $52.88m Recovered Assets Linked To Former Minister, Diezani

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovt Receives $52.88m Recovered Assets Linked To Former Minister, Diezani

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 10, 2025

$52.88m recovered Galactica assets, linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke from the USA has been received by the Nigerian government. Justice Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice stated this at the formal signing ceremony of the asset agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America in Abuja on Friday. While delivering his remarks, Fagbemi explained that $50m of the recovered assets will be deployed through the...

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