The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received the report of its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEIi), revealing shocking levels of technology-driven malpractice undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report in Abuja to JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the committee chairman, Jake Epelle, stated that investigations into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had uncovered 4,251 cases of finger blending and 192 instances of AI-assisted impersonation using image morphing. The panel also documented 1,878 false disability claims, forged credentials, multiple National Identification Number (NIN) registrations, and collusion between candidates and examination syndicates. Epelle lamented that examination malpractice in Nigeria has…
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC), accusing senior officers of the Kaduna State Police Command of gross misconduct and abuse of office. In a petition dated September 8, 2025, El-Rufai alleged that the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State and some officers had engaged in acts he described as “unlawful and unconstitutional.” The former governor, in the petition, said he was acting in his capacity as a citizen and demanded urgent action from the PSC. “I am writing as a citizen of Nigeria and former governor of Kaduna State to formally lodge this…
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, Dele Momodu, has stated that he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because the party has reached a dead end. Momodu lamented that the PDP has been hijacked by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that the honourable thing for him to do in such a situation was to resign. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday, he asserted that he is sure that the party would fail to rescue itself from the clutches of the ruling party. According to him, “ADC is a coalition of different political…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in the push for unionisation of tanker drivers and other employees at the Dangote Refinery. The senior staff union warned that it could shut down refinery operations if the lingering dispute over workers’ rights to join unions is not resolved. Naija News reports that NUPENG had earlier announced plans to halt loading of petroleum products from Monday, alleging that the Dangote Refinery intended to bar newly recruited drivers of its 4,000 trucks from joining…
Renowned indigenous gospel music group Mr. M & Revelation has unveiled their latest prophetic single, Season Of Overflow. Inspired by Proverbs 3:10 – “then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine” – the new single affirms the promise of supernatural provision and divine overflow in the life of every believer. Season Of Overflow is more than just a song; it is a prophetic push for listeners to step into their season of supernatural abundance. With powerful lyrics, passionate declarations, and a joyful rhythm, the track is sure to uplift hearts, ignite…
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reiterated his decision to vote for President Bola Tinubu if the opposition coalition, African Democratic Congress (ADC), fields former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, for the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Deji stated this after former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, referenced him as Tinubu’s supporter. Amadi’s claim follows speculations that Deji may be silently working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but the lawyer has since denied it. Reacting to Deji’s post against Peter Obi on 𝕏, Amadi wrote, “You are a Tinubu supporter; I am…
Seventeen nations have officially booked their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with excitement building ahead of the first-ever tournament to be jointly hosted by three countries, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Naija News understands that the North American trio earned automatic qualification as hosts, setting the stage for an unprecedented global spectacle across multiple cities. In Asia, Japan became the first to qualify on March 20, 2025, followed by Iran five days later. New Zealand sealed Oceania’s lone guaranteed slot on March 24 with a 3–0 victory over New Caledonia. Other Asian nations that have since booked…
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that disrupt flights without genuine reasons. Naija News reports that the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a post on 𝕏, warning that repeated infractions by some operators will no longer be condoned. Achimugu condemned situations where airline staff deliberately abandon stranded passengers, leaving NCAA consumer protection officers to manage the backlash. “While one understands the challenges that operators face in our peculiar operating environment, whoever ventures into this business must do it…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as a “false and malicious” social media post against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a letter dated September 7, 2025, and signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director-General of the Service, Sowore was directed to retract his statement on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) and tender a public apology within one week. According to the DSS, Sowore referred to Tinubu as a “criminal” in a post on August 26, 2025, mocking the President’s comments on corruption in Brazil. The agency described…
Former Minister of Sports and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Solomon Dalung, has stated that the party is currently undergoing a transition process that includes the incorporation of coalition elements into its structure. He explained that the process involves proper documentation and the transfer of signature specimens of new leaders to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to him, this would enable INEC to conclude its own procedures. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, he dismissed claims that the ADC is an association, maintaining that it is a registered political party. He…
