Ambrose Alli University (AAU), located in Ekpoma, Edo State, has sanctioned 34 students from its College of Medicine, issuing rustication penalties ranging from two to four semesters due to their involvement in examination malpractice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Naija News, the university stated that the students were found guilty of various academic misconducts during the 2022/2023 academic session, as determined by the College of Medicine’s Mobile Students Disciplinary Committee.

The announcement, detailed in a bulletin co-signed by Deputy Registrar (Senate) F.O. Omoigui on behalf of the Acting Registrar, and Principal Assistant Registrar for Public Relations, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, confirmed that 21 students were rusticated for two semesters, while 13 others were suspended for four semesters.

Additionally, six students were exonerated, two received warnings to maintain proper conduct, and one was issued a formal caution.

The disciplinary actions primarily affected third and fifth-year students enrolled in departments such as Medicine and Surgery, Medical Microbiology, Physiology, Chemical Pathology, and others within the College of Medicine.

Investigations revealed that some students were caught with unauthorized materials during exams like HAE 503, including parts of answer booklets containing relevant responses. Others were involved in impersonation and additional forms of malpractice during the 401-level exams.

The university administration emphasized that the disciplinary measures were a direct response to uphold academic integrity and warned students against engaging in activities that compromise educational standards.

The Ogun State Police Command has made a chilling discovery of human body parts in buildings falsely presented as Cherubim and Seraphim Churches located in Kobape town and along Abiola Way in Abeokuta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Acting on credible intelligence, the police arrested three suspects—Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani—on April 22, 2025, from various areas in Abeokuta. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the trio were allegedly caught in possession of what are believed to be human remains.

Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit apprehended Akintobi, a 36-year-old resident of Itoku, initiating an investigation that led to the arrest of the other two suspects. A thorough search of their homes confirmed the recovery of the disturbing items.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, has mandated the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a discreet and extensive inquiry into the case to unveil the full scope of the suspects’ activities.

He also issued a stern warning to residents, urging them not to harbor criminals and to provide timely and credible information to law enforcement agencies. The Commissioner emphasized the public’s critical role in helping eradicate ritual killings and other heinous crimes in the state.

Furthermore, CP Ogunlowo advised families to take proactive steps in protecting the burial sites of their loved ones, cautioning that grave robbers are increasingly targeting unsecured cemeteries.

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman Pakistan, has publicly expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their decisive intervention in resolving the recent controversy over the issuance of Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) to intending pilgrims via Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Professor Pakistan, the timely involvement of the Presidency led the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reverse its earlier directive mandating ATM card issuance instead of cash for pilgrims, a move that had sparked widespread concerns.

While acknowledging the inevitability of global technological evolution, the NAHCON Chairman emphasized that such innovations must be integrated thoughtfully, in line with local culture and societal readiness. He stressed that progress must respect the realities on the ground, especially for predominantly rural and elderly pilgrims who are unfamiliar with modern banking systems.

He further pointed out the practical challenges with the ATM policy, highlighting the limited availability of machines in Makkah and Madinah — cities that annually host millions of pilgrims. In many of the areas where Nigerian pilgrims reside, he noted, it is rare to find even five functional ATMs.

Professor Pakistan underscored the need for proactive strategies by Hajj officials to prevent future public outcry and ensure the BTA system is both efficient and accessible. He also disclosed that, after the conclusion of this year’s pilgrimage, NAHCON will convene a stakeholders’ meeting under the guidance of Vice President Shettima to develop a long-term solution.