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Jul
02
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
I Will Abolish JAMB, Scrap NYSC As Nigerian President – Sowore

I Will Abolish JAMB, Scrap NYSC As Nigerian President – Sowore

News Flash, Politics
I Will Abolish JAMB, Scrap NYSC As Nigerian President – Sowore The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to abolish the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, if he becomes the President of Nigeria. Sowore said institutions of higher learning should decide admissions through a merit based system. Posting on X, the activist politician also vowed to scrap the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Sowore said he would establish a two-year, voluntary National Job Corps in place of NYSC. He said: “When I become President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: @JAMBHQ will be…
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Jul
02
2026
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PSC Promotes 93 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 13 CPs To AIG

PSC Promotes 93 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 13 CPs To AIG

News Flash, Police Force
PSC Promotes 93 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 13 CPs To AIG The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examination and oral interview conducted at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The promotions were among the key decisions reached during the Commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at its headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the promotions include the elevation of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the…
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Jul
02
2026
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Tinubu’s Minister Challenges Peter Obi To Open Debate

Tinubu’s Minister Challenges Peter Obi To Open Debate

News Flash, Politics
Tinubu’s Minister Challenges Peter Obi To Open Debate Minister of Works, David Umahi, has challenged the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to an open debate on governance, accusing the former Anambra State governor of attacking his integrity and personality. Umahi threw the challenge on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration of the construction of the Akwanga–Jos Super Highway, where he also criticised Obi’s recent comments about the condition of some federal roads. According to the minister, the reinforced concrete road technology being adopted by the administration of President Bola Tinubu is an innovative solution aimed…
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Jul
01
2026
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Not Voting In Election Is A Sin, CAN Chairman Tell Christians

Not Voting In Election Is A Sin, CAN Chairman Tell Christians

News Flash, Politics
Not Voting In Elections Is A Sin, CAN Chairman Tells Christians The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has urged Christians to participate actively in elections, saying failure to exercise their civic responsibility by voting amounts to a sin. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Tuesday while reflecting on recent elections in the country, including the recent bye-election in Nasarawa State, Emma said Christians have a biblical obligation to obey lawful authority and fulfil their civic responsibilities. “We will not get tired of enlightening people because that is one of the…
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Jul
01
2026
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FGN To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout

FGN To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out Nigeria’s long-standing 6-3-3-4 education system as part of a sweeping reform targeted at addressing the growing number of out-of-school children across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. Alausa said the current structure, which separates Junior Secondary School (JSS) from Senior Secondary School (SSS), has failed to achieve its objectives and has contributed significantly…
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Jun
29
2026
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Meet 16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Who Became Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

Meet 16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Who Became Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

Education, News Flash
Meet 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye Who Became Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant At just 16 years old, Osasere Okundaye has shattered a national record by becoming the youngest person in Nigeria to earn a chartered accountancy qualification through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Demographics Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande celebrated the achievement on Monday, calling it proof of what hard work, discipline, and resilience can accomplish. He described Okundaye as “a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youth” and said her feat should push other young Nigerians to dream bigger and stay the course. Demographics The…
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Jun
29
2026
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‘I Can Kidnap A Governor’- Bandit Leader Kachalla Maha Claims Access To Security Intel

‘I Can Kidnap A Governor’- Bandit Leader Kachalla Maha Claims Access To Security Intel

News Flash, Security
‘I Can Kidnap A Governor’ — Bandit Leader Kachalla Maha Claims Access to Security Intel A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Maha, has issued fresh threats against communities in Katsina State, declaring that he has the capacity to intensify attacks and even abduct top government officials, including governors. The feared terrorist leader also made disturbing claims about having deep access to confidential security information, alleging that he receives advance notice of military operations before they are launched. The threats were contained in a recorded audio message that surfaced on Sunday and was shared by verified X user, Abdool Moh. In the…
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Jun
29
2026
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Court Clears Coast For ADA’s Registration, Orders INEC To Release Access Code

Court Clears Coast For ADA’s Registration, Orders INEC To Release Access Code

News Flash, Politics
Court Clears Coast For ADA’s Registration, Orders INEC To Release Access Code Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cleared the coast for the registration of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) by ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and subsequently release the Access Code for the party’s registration to the Chief Akin Rickett-led leadership of the ADA. The judge, in a judgement delivered on Monday, gave INEC 72 hours within which the access code must be released to the Protem Secretary of the ADA. Justice Lifu in the judgement faulted the electoral…
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Jun
29
2026
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FGN To Unveil Digital System To Track Every Nigerian School, Learner

FGN To Unveil Digital System To Track Every Nigerian School, Learner

News Flash, FGN, Security
FG To Unveil Digital System To Track Every Nigerian School, Learner The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy a national digital platform aimed at addressing longstanding challenges associated with fragmented education data, in what officials described as a major step towards improving planning, policymaking and service delivery across Nigeria’s education sector. The platform, known as the Digital National Education Management Information System, will be officially unveiled on Wednesday alongside the launch of the Public DNEMIS Portal and the inauguration of DNEMIS State Implementation Teams. Speaking during a pre-event media briefing in Abuja on Monday, the National Project Coordinator of…
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Jun
29
2026
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‘It Should Be Left For Next Government’- Dickson Backs Obi’s Position On State Police

‘It Should Be Left For Next Government’- Dickson Backs Obi’s Position On State Police

News Flash, Politics
‘It Should Be Left For Next Government’ — Dickson Backs Obi’s Position On State Police Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has backed the position of Peter Obi, his party’s presidential candidate, on state police. Dickson spoke on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Sunday, where he addressed issues relating to national security and fresh legal challenges facing the party. On Wednesday, the senate passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country. In a statement on Friday, Obi described the passage of the bill by the national assembly as a significant…
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