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Student Apathy Hits Peak — 80% Absent from JAMB’s Final UTME Window
More than 80 percent of the 98,232 candidates eligible to sit for Saturday’s nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) failed to show up — a development the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) attributed to heightened security surveillance and efforts to clamp down on impersonation and exam fraud.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking to journalists after monitoring the exercise at the Technology CBT Centre in NAF Valley Estate, Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, described the turnout as “alarmingly low,” disclosing that only about 12 percent of the registered candidates turned up nationwide.
Oloyede explained that mop-up exams are typically reserved for a few thousand candidates with legitimate reasons — such as illness or verified technical glitches — that prevented them from sitting the main UTME.
“Ordinarily, the mop-up exam is for 4,000 to 5,000 candidates yearly — those with genuine excuses or those affected by technical issues during the main exam,” he said.
However, he revealed that the unusually high number of mop-up candidates this year was due to widespread absences during the main UTME. In response, the Board, in consultation with stakeholders, decided to give all absentees a second chance, while simultaneously using the opportunity to expose impersonators based on intelligence from security agencies.
“In our collective wisdom, we agreed to give everyone a chance, regardless of the reasons they missed the main exam. But we also used intelligence from the DSS and the police to identify and track impersonators.
“So, we kept the door open — not just to be fair, but also to catch those engaged in exam fraud. As you can see, the turnout across the country has been far lower than expected. Out of over 90,000 slated for the mop-up, only around 12,000 indicated interest, and even fewer actually turned up,” he added.
The registrar disclosed that some CBT centres expected up to 250 candidates per session but recorded less than 20 — a development he said was anticipated due to the crackdown on exam syndicates.
“What we’re dealing with is a criminal network — including some so-called tutorial centres and private school proprietors who have become hubs of examination malpractice,” Oloyede stated, adding that the Federal Ministry of Education is fully committed to eliminating such practices.
He also revealed a bizarre scheme by fraudsters attempting to bypass facial recognition checks by falsely declaring themselves as albinos.
“Normally, we don’t register more than 100 albinos in any given year. But suddenly this year, 1,787 candidates identified as albinos — and one centre alone accounted for 450 of them. It’s clear this was orchestrated.
“They made these false declarations because AI-powered facial recognition systems treat certain features differently. Declaring oneself as an albino alters the parameters and reduces scrutiny, particularly due to skin tone differences,” Oloyede explained.
He said one of the suspects currently in custody confessed that this was the first step in a broader impersonation scheme.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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