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JAMB Clears 85 Underage Candidates For Exceptional Admission Into Tertiary Institutions

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 85 underage candidates have successfully completed its rigorous screening process for exceptional admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement on Monday, JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said all 85 candidates were younger than 16 years as of September 2025 and were deemed qualified after a multi-stage evaluation. “After meticulous evaluation, 85 candidates who are adjudged to be qualified have been duly notified to proceed to their respective institutions to complete the admission process and print their individual JAMB admission letters. This policy of exceptional admission is consistent with global best practices, where such cases are treated as rare exceptions rather than the norm,” the statement read. JAMB noted that out of 2,031,133 applicants in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), 41,027 requested consideration under the special category. Of these, 599 scored the 80% UTME threshold and were subjected to further scrutiny of school certificates and PUTME screening, leading to the selection of 182 candidates. Following interviews, verification, and final screening, 85 candidates met all criteria and were cleared for admission. The board also advised any of the successful candidates who missed the final interview to submit a formal request through JAMB’s support system.

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Over 32,000 APGA Members Defect to APC as Prince Ukachukwu Gains Momentum Ahead of 2025 Anambra Polls

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Massive Endorsements, ₦150 Million Fundraising Mark Turning Point in Guber Race In what analysts are calling a major shift in Anambra’s political dynamics, over 32,000 members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in support of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the party’s governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, election. The unprecedented mass defection occurred during a mega rally and thanksgiving event hosted by the Sustenance of Faith in Governance (SOFIG) Family—popularly known as the Ikwukuoma SOFIG Family—marking its sixth anniversary on Saturday. The event drew thousands of party supporters, political stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers from across the state. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Prince Ukachukwu, fondly called Ikwukuoma, expressed deep gratitude to the SOFIG movement for its unreserved endorsement and support. “This is the first time I’ve received such overwhelming support without anyone asking for a single kobo,” Ukachukwu said. “SOFIG has invested in this journey with faith, love, and commitment. This isn’t politics as usual—it’s a divine movement rooted in family, community, and vision.” He pledged to usher in a new era of people-focused, integrity-driven governance, promising to build political leadership from the grassroots to the statehouse. “Within this crowd are tomorrow’s councillors, local government chairmen, and Assembly members,” he added. “We are laying the foundation for a new political future.” Senator Ekwunife Declares Ukachukwu “Anambra’s Needed Leader” Deputy governorship candidate, Senator (Iyom) Uche Ekwunife, described Ukachukwu as a visionary leader capable of transforming Anambra. “The time is ripe. Prince Nicholas is trustworthy, God-fearing, and ready,” she stated. “Our victory must start at the ward level and spread across all 901 wards of Anambra Central and beyond.” She praised SOFIG founders Dr. (Bar) Kingsley Ezekwelu and Dr. Kenneth Ezekwelu for creating what she called “one of Nigeria’s most impactful political platforms.” ₦150 Million Boost for Campaign SOFIG National President, Dr. Kingsley K. Ezekwelu, Esq., formally endorsed Ukachukwu and Ekwunife, announcing a ₦150 million donation to the campaign. “We are more than 35,000 members strong, including 32,000 defectors from APGA today,” Dr. Ezekwelu said. “This is more than an endorsement—it’s a mission. We are ready to win this battle with our PVCs.” APC Welcomes New Members APC State Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, welcomed the new members, describing the day as a “historic milestone.” “With Prince Ukachukwu, APC is poised to deliver the long-awaited transformation in Anambra. The tides are turning—and SOFIG has shown us the way,” he said, while donating ₦2 million to SOFIG on behalf of the party. Financial Powerhouses Fuel Campaign Momentum The rally also featured a significant financial show of force: As the 2025 polls draw closer, Saturday’s event signals a strong and coordinated push by the APC and its supporters to challenge APGA’s longstanding dominance in Anambra politics.

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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term in Presidential Election

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term in Presidential Election

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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term, receiving 53.7 percent of the vote, the Constitutional Council confirmed on Monday. Former government minister and opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2 percent. Two days after the October 12 election, Tchiroma had claimed victory and called for demonstrations. Violence erupted on Sunday in Douala, the country’s economic capital, where clashes between security forces and opposition supporters left four people dead, according to the regional governor. Protesters reported that security personnel initially used tear gas before resorting to live ammunition. Since the election, Tchiroma’s supporters, who claim he actually won 54.8 percent of the vote to Biya’s 31.3 percent, have taken to the streets to assert his alleged victory. Most analysts had expected Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, to win another seven-year term, amid a political system critics say has been increasingly manipulated. Biya, only the second president since Cameroon gained independence from France in 1960, has retained power through strict control over politics, suppression of opposition, economic inequality, and ongoing separatist violence.

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Nnamdi Kanu Skips Defence In Terrorism Trial, Case Adjourned To November

Nnamdi Kanu Skips Defence In Terrorism Trial, Case Adjourned To November

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to open his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. At the last court sitting on October 24, the case had been adjourned to October 27 to allow Kanu to present his defence. He had initially indicated his intention to call witnesses to testify on his behalf. When proceedings resumed on Monday, Kanu informed the court that after reviewing the case file, he was convinced that no valid charges had been brought against him. He described the trial as “unlawful” and said there was no need to proceed with a defence. Presiding judge Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to submit a written statement formalizing his decision and to serve it on the prosecution. The judge also advised him to consult legal experts on the implications of foregoing witnesses. The trial has now been adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, reflecting Kanu’s stance that the evidence and charges presented to date do not establish a case against him.

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Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Alleged Same-Sex Marriage In Hotoro

Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Alleged Same-Sex Marriage In Hotoro

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested at least 25 people for allegedly organising a same-sex marriage in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. Deputy Commander Mujahedeen Aminudeen confirmed the arrests in a statement, saying the suspects — 18 men and seven women — were apprehended at the Fatima Event Centre along Hotoro Bypass on Saturday. “Today, Saturday, 25th October 2025, we received a report that some people were allegedly organising a same-sex marriage. Our personnel immediately raided the Fatima Event Centre, the venue of the illegal event, and arrested 25 persons, including 18 males and seven females,” Aminudeen said. He added that the suspects, including the groom, who came from Sheka, Yar Gaya, Kofar Nasarawa, and other areas, were taken into custody at the event centre. The Deputy Commander warned that the board would continue to take action against activities that could tarnish the image and reputation of Kano State.

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Two-Storey Building Collapses In Oyingbo, Lagos, 15 Rescued As Search Continues

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A two-storey building in Lagos collapsed in the early hours of Monday, leaving an unknown number of people trapped inside. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, through its Director Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident. The building, located at 54 Cole Street near Cemetery Bus Stop in Oyingbo, had reportedly shown signs of structural weakness before it gave way. Adeseye said the Sari-Iganmu Fire Station team responded immediately after receiving a distress call around 12:20 a.m. “It is an ongoing rescue involving a two-storey building that had been previously marked as distressed before collapsing on the occupants,” the agency said. Rescue efforts have so far brought 15 people to safety — seven men, four women, and four children — all with varying degrees of injuries. They were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Ebute-Metta and General Hospital, Odan, on Lagos Island. Rescue operations are ongoing. Building collapses have become a recurring problem in Lagos, often linked to poor enforcement of regulations, substandard construction materials, and inadequate inspections. Notable recent incidents include a luxury high-rise under construction in Ikoyi that collapsed in November 2021, killing at least 42 people, and a four-storey building in Yaba that fell in September 2025, leaving several people dead and trapped.

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Kano Hisbah Cancels TikTokers’ Wedding After Discovering Marriage Was To Avoid Prosecution

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The Kano Hisbah Board has called off the proposed wedding between TikTok influencers Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda. A magistrate court had earlier ordered the board to oversee the marriage within 60 days, warning that failure to comply would amount to contempt. The directive came after the Kano State Censorship Board arrested the pair over videos deemed “immoral and demeaning” that went viral online. The clips, which showed a shirtless Wushirya showing affection toward Yar Guda, were found to violate state laws against sexually suggestive and obscene content. Abba Sufi, Hisbah’s director-general, said the board discovered that Wushirya had agreed to the marriage solely to avoid prosecution, not out of genuine affection. Following this revelation, the wedding was canceled, and the case was referred back to the magistrate for further action. “Mai Wushirya admitted he misled the court, claiming he and Yar Guda were in love to evade legal charges,” Sufi said. “As a result, the wedding has been canceled, and the matter returned to the judge for appropriate measures.” The court’s initial order compelling the TikTokers to marry drew widespread criticism, with many arguing it violated personal freedom. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned the directive as “unconstitutional,” stressing that marriage is a voluntary union that cannot be enforced by the state.

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ASITU Appeals To International Bodies Over Demolition Of Igbo-Owned Properties In Lagos

Igbo Town Unions Appeals To International Bodies Over Demolition Of Igbo-Owned Properties In Lagos

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The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has taken its dispute over the demolition of Igbo-owned properties in Lagos State to the international arena, petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State, ASITU National President Chief Emeka Diwe condemned the repeated targeting of Igbo businesses, calling the actions “economic cleansing.” “Nigeria is slowly being consumed by ethnic discrimination and selective justice,” Diwe said, accusing government institutions of failing to uphold fairness and equality. Flanked by members of ASITU’s national executive council representing Igbo communities nationwide, Diwe explained that the international petition followed multiple unsuccessful attempts to engage Nigerian authorities. “We have not lost faith in our institutions, but repeated disregard for our complaints has forced us to seek intervention from regional and international bodies,” he said. Diwe dismissed Lagos State Government’s claim that the demolished structures were built on waterways, calling it a “misleading excuse” masking deeper biases. “These properties were legally acquired and approved by the relevant authorities. Their destruction sends a troubling message to investors: property rights in Nigeria are insecure, and ethnicity seems to determine how justice is applied,” he said. He warned that demolishing legitimate businesses threatens investment, job creation, economic growth, and Nigeria’s reputation as a country governed by law. ASITU also alleged that most demolition notices were served just days before enforcement, leaving owners little time to seek legal remedies, and that authorities ignored valid building permits submitted by traders. “Many of these buildings had permits issued by the same Lagos State Government that later tore them down. This is not law enforcement—it is a deliberate attack on livelihoods and a violation of constitutional guarantees of equality and justice,” Diwe said. While urging affected individuals to remain calm and law-abiding, ASITU encouraged Igbo business owners to invest in the South-East to foster economic independence. “To our brothers and sisters in business, do not lose hope. Let us embrace the philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo—let wealth return home. Investing in our homeland creates jobs, security, and dignity for our people,” Diwe advised. He emphasized that the association’s demand is not for secession but for fairness, mutual respect, and equal treatment for all ethnic groups in Nigeria.

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