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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has disclosed  that  a father was arrested while  writing exams for his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede said this on Wednesday, while in Kaduna  inspecting  the UTME centres in Kaduna, warning the board has improved its technology check for those engaging in all forms of examination malpractices. He expressed satisfaction over the 2024 examination, which had 1.94 million students this year. He, however, frowned at few cases of impersonation, adding that some people now have multiple National Identity Number, NIN, which the examination…

Ogun State Governor,  Dapo Abiodun, has officially inaugurated the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair with a resolute commitment to bolster the state’s infrastructure, aiming to entice more investors. Speaking at the M.K.O. International Trade Fair Complex in Abeokuta, under the theme “Achieving Economic Prosperity Through Business Connection, Trade, and Investment,” Abiodun reiterated  his administration’s dedication to bolstering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in collaboration with the Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA). Highlighting the pivotal role of the forthcoming Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport in revolutionising economic activities, Abiodun positioned it as a cornerstone of the state’s economic…

An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved in Africa over the past half-century through an expanded immunisation programme, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).  The report, unveiled during this year’s African Vaccination Week and World Immunization Week, highlights the profound impact of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) launched by WHO in 1974. Under the EPI initiative, which aimed to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child regardless of their background, significant progress has been made.  Initially covering six vaccine-preventable diseases, most countries in the region now provide antigens for 13…

The city of Abeokuta is gearing up to welcome the esteemed 2024 South West Authors Forum (SWAF) this weekend, heralding a gathering of literary luminaries from across the region. Scheduled to take place at the ASSUS Secretariat in Leme, Abeokuta, the three-day conference, under the theme “Fostering National Unity Through Creativity,” is poised to delve into the significance of literature in fostering unity and coherence within Nigeria. The State Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Dr. Chris Omotosho disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday . Omotosho said the event promises to be a platform for insightful discussions,…

Nigeria’s leading pay television provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a significant increase in subscription charges for its DStv and GOtv Packages, effective May 1, 2024.  The Chief Executive Officer of the company, John Ugbe, revealed the price adjustments in a letter addressed to customers on Wednesday. The price hike, averaging over 20 per cent across all packages, has sparked concerns among subscribers who fear the potential strain on their finances.  In the DSTV package, the Premium subscription, previously priced at N29,500 monthly, will now cost N37,000, while the Compact Plus package rises from N19,800 to N25,000. The Compact package, which…

In a remarkable show of support for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun State Chapter, the state  Governor, Dapo Abiodun has been inducted as a patron of the Institute. He however, donated a brand new 16-seater bus to  facilitate the institute’s activities. Abiodun announced the donation on Wednesday, during the maiden National Public Relations Conference held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the state capital. The Governor, in his address revealed his commitment to advancing the objectives of the NIPR in the state and beyond.  The presentation of the bus was a highlight of the event,…

… Threatens To Resign If Belo Evades Prosecution Daud Olatunji  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that Nigerian banks suffered staggering losses of over N8 billion due to cyber fraud perpetrated by ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys’ within a nine-month period.  This disclosure was made during an interactive session with media executives in Abuja on Tuesday. Olukoyede lamented  the alarming prevalence of cybercrime in Nigeria, citing that a staggering 71 percent of companies operating in the country fell victim to such activities in 2022 alone.  He narrated how cyber crime has hurt the companies and…

The United States government on Tuesday, disclosed that  a substantial investment of $15 million has been spent on six northern states in Nigeria  to Promote Peace (CIPP) programme over the past five years. In a statement released from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, it was revealed that the CIPP programme has significantly impacted over 46,000 community members across six states, including Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, and Plateau.  The initiative focused on equipping individuals with essential skills such as dispute resolution, early warning response, reconciliation efforts, and the prevention of violent extremism. According to the statement, the effectiveness…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its legal pursuit of the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, as a fresh charge has been filed against him at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. In the latest charge, the EFCC alleges that Emefiele approved the printing of N684,590,000 at the rate of N18.96 billion, purportedly in violation of the law and with the intent to harm the public interest during his implementation of the naira swap policy of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to documents dated April 2,…

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has sacked Oba Oyeleye Sakirudeen as the Onifiditi of Fiditi.  The court, in its judgment on suit IHOY/59/2013, granted an order of mandatory injunction, effectively setting aside the selection and appointment of Oba Sakirudeen. The legal battle, spearheaded by Samuel Ogunkunle and Bayo Oyewale against Oba Sakirudeen, Ademola Akande, Depo Oguntoyin, and Kunle Oniyitan, challenged the legitimacy of Oba Sakirudeen’s ascension to the throne. According to the certified true copy of the judgement  obtained on Tuesday, Justice K.B. Olawoyin also granted “an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the defendants jointly and/or severally…