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  • Breaking: JAMB Sets 150 As Cut-Off Mark For University Admissions

    Breaking: JAMB Sets 150 As Cut-Off Mark For University Admissions

    Breaking: JAMB Sets 150 As Cut-Off Mark For University Admissions

    Jamb

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.

    JAMB disclosed this decision via its X handle on Tuesday after the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

    According to the announcement, students are qualified to get admissions into any university of their choice with a 150 score in the just concluded JAMB exam.

    It further reviewed the cut-off mark for colleges and polytechnics. Making it 140 for colleges of nursing, 100 for polytechnics, and 100 for colleges of education.

    The post reads, “The minimum admissible scores for admissions for the next academic session have been fixed at 150 for universities, 100 for polytechnics, 100 for colleges of education, and 140 for colleges of nursing sciences by the stakeholders (Heads of Tertiary Institutions).”

    The development comes months after JAMB admitted to technical glitches in the conduct of the 2025 UTME.

  • Breaking: Kidnapped Bayelsa High Court Judge, Justice Umokoro, Regains Freedom

    Breaking: Kidnapped Bayelsa High Court Judge, Justice Umokoro, Regains Freedom

    Breaking: Kidnapped Bayelsa High Court Judge, Justice Umokoro, Regains Freedom

    Bayelsa High Court Judge
    Justice E. G. Umokoro

    Bayelsa state High Court Judge, Justice E.G. Umokoro, who was kidnapped by masked gunmen in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on Saturday, June 21, has regained his freedom.

    Justice Umukoro regained his freedom on Thursday, after spending days in the kidnappers’ den.

    The Department of State Services (DSS) in Bayelsa State confirmed the judge’s release but did not disclose further details regarding the circumstances of his freedom.

    It was earlier reported that on the day of his abduction, eyewitnesses said the gunmen, dressed in black uniforms, fired shots at him but missed. The attackers then blocked his path with an unmarked white Hilux van and forcibly took him away.

    The gunmen did not steal the black Toyota Prado SUV he was driving at the time of the abduction.

  • Avoid Carrying Luggages You Don’t Know Its Contents – NDLEA Warns Nigerians

    Avoid Carrying Luggages You Don’t Know Its Contents – NDLEA Warns Nigerians

    Avoid Carrying Luggages You Don’t Know Its Contents – NDLEA Warns Nigerians

    NDLEA

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, has cautioned Nigerians once more against agreeing to carry a package or piece of luggage that they are unaware of the content inside.

    Femi, disclosed this on Sunday in his post on X while reacting to a viral video of a man recently arrested by NDLEA for picking up a piece of luggage without first reviewing its contents. After he was interrogated, it was discovered that the luggage contained some hard drugs.

    The post reads, “Please listen to the suspect in this video, he was asked if he packed the bag he was carrying he said no, someone gave it to him. As we always warn, never accept to carry a luggage you don’t know its contents if you’re not complicit & an accessory”

    He stated that ignorance won’t stop the agency from arresting and prosecuting anyone caught with such luggage.

  • BREAKING: WaPo Journalist Thomas LeGro Arrested For Possession Of Child P0rn

    BREAKING: WaPo Journalist Thomas LeGro Arrested For Possession Of Child P0rn

    BREAKING: WaPo Journalist Thomas LeGro Arrested For Possession Of Child Porn

    WaPo Journalist
    Thomas Pham LeGro

    A Washington Post photo-journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winner, Thomas Pham LeGro, has been arrested and charged with possessing child p0rn images on his computer.

    The 48-year-old appeared before a federal judge in Washington DC on Friday where he was detained ahead of a bail hearing next week.

    The FBI said agents had executed a search warrant at Mr LeGro’s residence on Thursday and seized a number of electronic devices.

    It said that after examining his work laptop agents found a “folder that contained 11 videos depicting child sexual abuse material”.

    The agency added that while carrying out the search, agents spotted what appeared to be “a broken pieces of a hard drive in the hallway outside the room where Mr LeGro’s work laptop was found”.

    In a brief statement, the Washington Post said it “understands the severity of these allegations, and the employee has been placed on leave”.

    LeGro’s case attracts a maximum punishment of 20 years imprisonment if convicted.

  • Suspected Ritualist Arrested With 6-Year-Old Body Parts In Bayelsa

    Suspected Ritualist Arrested With 6-Year-Old Body Parts In Bayelsa

    Suspected Ritualist Arrested With 6-Year-Old Body Parts In Bayelsa
    Suspected Ritualist

    A suspected ritualist identified as Bobby was on Wednesday, June 19, arrested with the mutilated body of a six-year-old boy he allegedly k!lled in the Aritalin area of Ovom community in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State.

    The suspect was reportedly apprehended while attempting to escape with the mutilated body of his victim.

    Residents of the area say the suspect who hails from the same Ovom community was intercepted around 8 pm by vigilant residents who raised an alarm after noticing his suspicious movements.

    The discovery of the boy’s mutilated body caused anger and tension in the Hausa community, and some people tried to attack the suspect. However, elders of the community quickly intervened and stopped the mob and subsequently handed the suspect over to the police.

    The spokesman of the Bayelsa state police command, Musa Mohammed, confirmed that the suspect had been taken into custody and “the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).”

  • Anambra Gov’t Directs Residents To Repaint Old Houses

    Anambra Gov’t Directs Residents To Repaint Old Houses

    Anambra Gov’t Directs Residents To Repaint Old Houses

    Anambra

    The Anambra State Government has directed residents and occupants of dilapidated buildings scattered across the state to repaint their structures.

    In a press statement released on Thursday, June 19, the state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Felix Odimegwu said such dilapidated buildings with washed out paint deface the environment.

    Odimegwu said that the repainting of buildings will commence immediately in cities like Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi and Ekwuluobia axis, respectively, with the aim of achieving a clean, beautiful and eco-friendly environment in Anambra state. He revealed that a taskforce will start enforcing compliance to the new directive beginning from July 1.

    Odimegwu stated that the exercise is aimed at strengthening the existing building structures, improving the aesthetic ambience, and the green space of the state as enshrined in the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, Part 4 sec 79 (1-7).

    The statement in part reads, “Notice is hereby given to all residents and occupants of buildings which are in public view areas of the state with particular emphasis on Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi and Ekwuluobia respectively, that general house hold inspection on dilapidated and unpainted structures defacing the environment shall commence with immediate effect.

    This exercise is aimed at strengthening the existing building structures, improving the aesthetic ambience, and the green space of the state as enshrined in the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, Part 4 sec 79 (1-7).

    Hence, residents are enjoined to fully maintain, repaint (if necessary) their residential and commercial premises which are in public view (anyaora) areas.”

    Odimegwu added that the Anambra State Environmental Management Protection and Administration Law 2024 provides the legal framework for beautification and aesthetic face-lifting of the state.

    “Regulators will be embarking on field operations starting from July 1, 2025, for this particular purpose. Therefore, concerned individuals and corporate organisations within the purview as stated above are required to repaint their houses/buildings, especially those that have not been repainted in the last 10 years or buildings whose current paint is defacing the environment.

    “A clean, beautiful and eco-friendly Anambra is possible if we join hands together to improve her aesthetic ambience,” the statement added.

  • Florida Sheriff Thr£atens To K!ll Vi0lent ICE Pr0testers

    Florida Sheriff Thr£atens To K!ll Vi0lent ICE Pr0testers

    Florida Sheriff Thr£atens To K!ll Vi0lent ICE Pr0testers

    Florida Sheriff
    Wayne Ivey

    A Florida Sheriff has threatened to kill extreme vi0lent ice protesters if they try to disrupt local authorities in his county from doing their job.

    Wayne Ivey, the sheriff of Brevard County, located east of Orlando, made the declaration during a press conference addressing the recent nationwide unr£st, including protests in Los Angeles following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

    Referring to the clashes in California, Sheriff Ivey stated that while peaceful protest is permitted, any esca!ation into viol£nce will be met with swift and severe consequences. He warned that actions such as resisting lawful orders, blocking traffic, or fleeing arr£st would result in immediate jail time.

    More forcefully, he said any physical assau!t on law enforcement, such as spitting on or striking officers, would result in the perpetrator not only being arr£sted but also hospitalized.

    Ivey issued his strongest warning to those who might engage in more extreme acts, such as pointing a weapon, hurling firebombs, or throwing bricks at officers. In such cases, he said, individuals “won’t need a jail cell” as the response would be fatal. “We’ll direct your family to your remains,” he said.

    Using stark language, Ivey described the approach as a return to “Old West” style law enforcement, warning that stepping out of line could leave someone “graveyard d£ad.”

    The sheriff’s comments come as protests continue across the United States in response to ICE raids and immigration policies. The demonstrations, which began in Los Angeles, have drawn national attention and sparked debate over federal enforcement tactics and local responses.

    While federal agents and military personnel have been deployed to manage unrest in cities like Los Angeles, Sheriff Ivey’s message makes clear that his jurisdiction will respond aggressively to any perceived threats to public safety or law enforcement personnel.

  • Last Selfie Of Family Of Five That Melted The Internet (Touching)

    Last Selfie Of Family Of Five That Melted The Internet (Touching)

    Last Selfie Of Family Of Five That Melted The Internet (Touching)

    Family of five
    Family of five lost in the Air India Flight 171 Crash

    A family of five from Banswara in Rajasthan were among the victims of the catastrophic India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday, moments after takeoff.

    The deceased family from Banswara have been identified as Pratik Joshi, a software professional, his wife Komi Vyas, their twin sons Pradyut and Nakul, and their eldest daughter Miraya.

    The family was reportedly traveling together when the ill-fated aircraft, operating as flight AI171, crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad’s Meghaninagar area and erupted into flames.

    Pratik Joshi had been living in London for six years. He had long dreamed of building a life abroad together with his wife and three young children, who stayed back in India.

    This week was meant to be the start of a new chapter as he was finally bringing his wife and three children to join him abroad, to give them the life he had worked tirelessly to build for 9-years in the UK.

    It was also gathered that his wife Dr Komi Vyas, had tendered her resignation just two days ago to start a fresh life with her family. Sadly, she perished with her family in the plane crash.

    They also posed for a selfie and sent it to relatives before the flight took off.

    The news of their death threw the whole town of Banswara and their former colleagues into mourning as they described them as kind and peace loving family.

  • BREAKING: Air India 171 Flight Crashes After Take-Off

    BREAKING: Air India 171 Flight Crashes After Take-Off

    BREAKING: Air India 171 Flight Crashes After Take-Off

    Air India 171
    Air India 171 Crash Site

    An Air India 171 flight to London with 242 passengers onboard crashed on Thursday afternoon shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.

    Local residents reported 3 loud explosions followed by smoke. More than 5 fire engines were deployed as crews battled the blaze and began rescue operations.

    It was gathered that the plane crashed on top of the dining area of a medical college hostel. It was unclear if any medical students were present inside the building at the time of the crash.

    The airline said the Gatwick Airport-bound flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew. Of those, Air India said there were 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the crash “heartbreaking beyond words.”

    “In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected,” he said in a social media post.

    “The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.

    Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, the director general of the directorate of civil aviation, told AP that Air India flight 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar five minutes after taking off at 1:38 p.m. local time. He said 244 people were on board and it was not immediately possible to reconcile the discrepancy with Air India’s numbers.

    All efforts were being made to ensure medical aid and relief support at the site, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu posted on X. The Indian army said in a statement that its teams were assisting civil authorities to clear debris and help treat the injured.

  • Lady Pours Acid On Boyfriend After Breakup

    Lady Pours Acid On Boyfriend After Breakup

    The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 30-year-old Mavis Nkrumah for allegedly pouring acid on her ex-boyfriend, Gideon Frimpong, during a confrontation over their breakup.

    Police reports indicate that the incident occurred after the former couple met to resolve ongoing issues related to the end of their relationship.

    The discussion reportedly escalated into a heated argument, during which Ms. Nkrumah is said to have attacked Mr. Frimpong, a 29-year-old taxi driver, with the corrosive substance.

    Mr. Frimpong sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment. Medical staff report that he is in stable condition but will require ongoing care due to the extent of the burns.

    Following the attack, Ms. Nkrumah attempted to flee the scene but was subsequently apprehended by police. She remains in custody as investigations continue