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Don’t be scammed, we’ve not commenced sale of 2022 UTME forms — JAMB warns

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has strictly warned prospective candidates to avoid being scammed as it had not commenced the sale of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations and Direct Entry forms.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s Head of Media and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, which stressed that any claims that the sale of forms had commenced was fraudulent and should be disregarded.

The Board however admitted that it had concluded plans to commence the sale of the UTME and DE forms but added that no date had been fixed.

JAMB also reminded people that the date for the commencement of sale of the forms had never been shrouded in mystery as it is always publicised on both print and digital media.

The statement reads, “The attention of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has been drawn to the activities of unwholesome elements who had been misleading the general public on the purported commencement of the sale of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry application documents.

“For the avoidance of doubt, any information in circulation purporting to have emanated from the Board to the effect that the sale of the 2022 UTME and DE forms has commenced is not only fraudulent but is a calculated attempt by mischief makers to create unnecessary panic among prospective candidates for their own selfish ends.

“It should be noted that the commencement of the sale of the Board’s application documents in any given year has never been shrouded in mystery rather it is always a well-publicised undertaking in the print media as well as online and electronic platforms.

“Although the Board has concluded all arrangements to commence the sale of the 2022 UTME/DE Application Documents in due course it is yet to fix any date for its commencement.

“The general public is, therefore, by this notice urged to be mindful of speculators who are in the habit of second-guessing the Board’s on certain procedural issues with the aim of defrauding hapless candidates.

“The Board wishes to inform the general public that they would be sufficiently informed of the commencement of the sale of EPINs once approval has been granted by relevant authorities.

“Furthermore, the announcement of a suitable date to commence the sale would be accompanied by well-defined information on the procedures for the purchase of the e-pins, creating a profile, and where to go for biometric capturing, among other essential details.”

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School resumption: Lagos frowns at non-compliance

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The Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure at the non-compliance of schools towards the resumption date given by the government.

Although it is three days after official resumption of schools, it has been noticed that some private schools are still on holiday, while attendance has not peaked in those which have resumed.

The Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, OEQA, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, who led a team to monitor compliance with the resumption in some parts of Lagos, said it was unfortunate that some schools have refused to implement the harmonised academic calendar.

She urged parents to encourage their children to go back to school on time.

“It is part of our duties that we have a harmonised school calendar developed in conjunction with all of our stakeholders and that was done last June after a series of meetings with all stakeholders. The calendar was published last July and sent to all appropriate quarters.

“We noticed that some did not comply with the calendar last term when we were to have the mid-term break. With this COVID-19 issue, we need to make maximum use of the time we have to teach our children. Going round today, the compliance level could be better. We are not relenting on sensitising stakeholders,” she said.

When asked what would happen to schools that have not resumed, Seriki-Ayeni said, ” We sealed such schools with stickers indicating that they did not comply with the resumption guideline. We also gave them letters containing what the next line of action would be. However, our main aim is to let everybody understand the importance of having a strong start whenever the term begins.

“Whoever does not start well and strongly may have suffered a setback. We should go for the best for our children. School owners should also communicate appropriately with parents on the need for their children to be in school all the time.”

Out of the eight private schools visited by the team in Ajegunle, Amukoko and Ijora areas, only two have resumed though the turnout of students was poor.

Seriki-Ayeni also visited the Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle where she met teachers and students and went round some of the classes.

It is pertinent to recall that last Friday, the state government announced Tuesday, January 4 as the resumption date for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic session.

The Christmas and New Year holiday period, however, affected attendance in schools as many people travelled during the yuletide period.

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 Samuel Chukwueze’s mother prays for him ahead of AFCON(video)

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An adorable moment of the mother of Super Eagles footballer, Samuel Chukwueze praying for his well-being ahead of the African Cup Of Nations Tournament captured in a video has melted hearts on social media.

In the video, his mother held his two legs as she prayed for him in Igbo before he left for Cameroon with the Super Eagles team.

See video below ;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ0skrwMdlk

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Bandits attack community, kill men, abduct wife and two children

Bandits kidnap over 20 women in Zamfara
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Makurdi community under Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State was reportedly attacked by bandits on Tuesday night. Two people were killed in the attack while a woman and her two children were abducted.

According to a source, the bandits were not fewer than ten in number.

The source said they “stormed the resident of Alhaji Magaji Mallaha Makurdi, shooting sporadically into the air before he was eventually killed by one of the bullets which hit him in between his eyes and nose.”

The source also revealed that the bandits shot and killed a health worker, identified as Zaharadini on their way from the deceased’s house.

Zaharadini had run from Safana LGA for fear of bandits and was returning to his Makurdi residence between 10-11 pm when he met his death.

Confirming the attack, one of the sons of the deceased, Bishir Magaji said, “I called on the attention of the police immediately I started hearing gunshot to notify them of the development but they only arrived after the bandits had finished their operation and left.


“The bandits shot and killed my father and went away with my father’s wife and two of my siblings.

“They also killed one Zaharadini, a health worker who came from Safana to seek refuge in our community because of the terror of bandits there.”

Magaji has however confirmed the release of his abducted sister on Wednesday. His stepmother and her baby, who is about a year old, are still in the hands of the bandits.

Efforts to reach the police spokesman in the state, SP. Isah Gambo has not been responded to as calls put through to his phone number were not answered at the time of filing this report.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/bandits-strike-malumfashi-community-kill-two-men-abduct-wife-two-children/

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Lady found dead in a hotel room, eyes gorged out (photos)

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A 300-level student of University of Jos, Jennifer Anthony, has been reportedly found dead in a hotel room with her eyes gorged out. Speculations are that she might have been used for ritual purposes.

The deceased, who was in her third year in the department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, went missing since Friday, December 31.

It is rumoured that she had gone out that day with her boyfriend who is currently nowhere to be found. The rumours, though, are yet to be confirmed.


The news is currently trending on social media, with various kinds of controversial reactions

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Actress, Iyabo Oko comes back to life after pronounced dead

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Yoruba actress, Iyabo Oko, who was reported dead, has now come back to life.

The actress’ daughter, Bisi Aisha, disclosed this on Instagram.

Bisi Aisha had earlier on announced her mother’s death in several Instagram posts late on Wednesday night, posting, “My mum is gone. Rest well mummy. May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy”.

About three hours after the 62-year-old actress was announced dead, she reportedly moved her hand.

On Thursday morning, she updated the post, saying, “Wonderful being, she moved her hand after being confirmed dead three hours ago. God, we will forever praise your holy name.”

Iyabo Oko’s death had also been announced by actress Foluke Daramola-Salako.

She initially wrote on her Instagram page, “And finally we lost her… RIP Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best”.

Foluke Daramola-Salako also later updated that Iyabo Oko is now living.

“Just heard from her daughter again that she moved her hand and she is still alive. Hallelujah! She is alive.

“It was her same daughter that announced her death before and she was the one that says is alive now

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Two shot dead by soldiers in Ogun Community

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Two men, Sale Abacha and Malummodu Ibrahim, have allegedly been shot dead by soldiers in the Adigbe area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

It was gathered that the soldiers, reportedly led by one Lt. Col. Ali, and one Barrister Bashir, invaded the community around 1am last Saturday.

About five persons were injured and rushed to the Federal Medical Centre for medical attention.

Reports have it that before the incident, an argument had ensued between Bashir argument between Bashir and a member of the community, Suleiman Yawal, on New Year’s Eve.

Bashir had taunted Yawal, claiming he once facilitated his release for an offence he committed five years ago.
Yawal, however, would not give him credit but attributed his release to God and a family member.

This led to a heated argument between them, as people intervened

Bashir was said to have left the community in annoyance, after threatening to deal with Yawal on his return.

According to an eyewitness, Ibrahim Suleiman, residents had retired for the day when Bashir stormed the house with soldiers, who shot sporadically.

He said, “The gunshots woke me up and I immediately heard the soldiers ordering everyone to lie down. One of them said anyone that runs should be shot. My brothers and I were on the floor until they got into our room and told us to come out.

“The soldiers led us to where they gathered other members of the community and when we got there, they told Barrister Bashir to finger those arguing with him in the afternoon. The soldiers took the three people he selected away.

“Before they left, we asked where they were taking them to, but the person who led the team introduced himself as Lieutenant Colonel Ali, and said he would report the incident at the Adigbe Police Station.”

The Seriki of Apoki-Adigbe community, Abdullahi Hazan demanded justice and intervention by the authorities as the invasion was criminal.

He said, “Over 10 armed soldiers invaded the community. What happened was that a member of the community, Yawal, came to celebrate the New Year when Bashir said he arrested him for an offence five years ago and later released him.

“But the boy disagreed and said it was God and his brother that assisted in securing his release. So, Bashir became annoyed and threatened to deal with him. We appealed to Bashir to forget the matter, but he refused and went to call soldiers from the Alamala Barracks.

“The soldiers parked their vehicles at the gate and Bashir led them into the compound and attacked my boys while they were asleep. They shot and killed Sale Abacha and Malummodu Ibrahim, and injured five others, including Musa, Karagama, Abuna Abba, Kyari, Usman Abubakar.

“They also arrested Suleiman Yawal, Haruna Yusuf and Sadiq Gado. All we want is justice and for the arrested victims to be released.”

The spokesperson for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Olaniyi Osoba, said, “Following credible intelligence on the presence of fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Apoki-Adigbe area of Abeokuta South LGA, troops raided the suspected hideout. During the operation, troops arrested three suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are indigenes of Gwoza and Danboa LGA of Borno State. However, on the claim that two persons were shot dead during the raid, investigation will be conducted and I will get back to you on it.”

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I’m Aware Nigerians Are Suffering – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is not ignorant of the suffering and pains Nigerians go through to feed under his administration.

In an interview aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, Buhari said he knows that the people are suffering and going through pains under his watch.

The president affirmed, “I’m absolutely aware of it, but like I said, look at the vast population of Nigerians, only 2.5% of the land revenue are being cultivated. We realised this rather too late, but we have to go back to the land (agriculture).”

He however urged Nigerians to make use of the opportunity that agriculture offers in order to find a lasting solution to the current economic quagmire.
Concerning the security situation in the country, Buhari said traditional rulers have a huge role to play in bringing peace to communities.

He also called for more dialogue in solving the farmer-herder clashes recorded across the country.

“The role of traditional rulers must not be undermined, because in their areas they know who is who, even by families, not to even talk of individuals,” he said.

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South West govs counter Buhari on state police, insist on Amotekun

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President Muhammadu Buhari has again emphasised his opposition to state governments having their own police. The President disclosed in an interview with Channels Television aired last night.

“State police is not an option,” he said responding to the question on the topic.

His remark is targeted against push from most quarters in the country to decentralise policing, a desire that has already led to the setting up of regional security outfits by some state governments.

According to proponents of federalism, in a true federal structure, states should control their own security agencies to complement that of the Federal Government, just as many, including governors, have called for state policing as a way to contain insecurity across the country.

The President referred to the likelihood for governors to abuse their powers whileagainst state police.

“Find out the relationship between local government and the governors. Are the third tier of government getting what they are supposed to get constitutionally? Let the people in local government tell you the truth about the fight between local governments and the governors,” he said.

The president’s opposition to state policing is not unprecedented. In 2019, the President had admitted that state policing was a good initiative but expressed fear that the governors might be unable to pay the officers’ salaries.

“How many states are able to pay their workers in time? And you add the police to them? Can the states be able to shoulder the burden of the police? You cannot just give someone guns and ammunition, train him and refuse to pay him, you know what will eventually happen.”

HOWEVER, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has accused President Buhari of being unconcerned about the state of insecurity in the country. He insisted that the President’s statement that ‘state police is not an option’ indicates that the situation may not be about to change.

He said: “Watching President Buhari was a ‘gratuitous waste of time’ because there was nothing new coming from him. From the economy, to insecurity, killing of innocent farmers by terrorists (which some erroneously term farmer/herder clashes) and other sundry issues, President Buhari again repeated the impotent argument regarding killing of farmers by terrorists, reminding Nigerians of grazing routes.

“It appears the continued killings in some localities of Nigeria, particularly, in the North, and more specifically in President Buhari’s home state of Katsina, may not matter to him, hence, the need to have a security system that feeds on local intelligence and nuances, which the federal police cannot adequately provide.

“To him, it appears that continuing the same process while expecting a different output and outcome is the best way to go. We ask, is he comfortable with the killings in the land while the status quo persists?

“To further dwell on the entire interview would be to waste valuable time. But we implore Nigerians not to relent because hope is on the way and, like one writer said, hope is better served as breakfast and not dinner, as the APC regime of President Buhari is doing, promising El Dorado in the dying days of its tenure.”

The argument over state police was revisited following Tuesday’s drama between the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and a police officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Abimbola Oyewole, who publicly defied the governor’s orders to vacate the estate.

Yesterday, Southwest governors described the public altercation as a threat against representative democracy. They also accused the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) and some elements in the Presidency of blatant abuse of the rule of law.

The Ondo State governor and Chairman of Southwest Governors’ Forum, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), in a statement signed and made available to journalists in Akure, yesterday, asked the police authorities to investigate the matter.

“We are in possession of a video, which has gone viral on the social media concerning the disgraceful exchange between a police officer, a CSP, and the governor of Lagos, the supposed Chief Security Officer of the state, at the Magodo Residential Estate.

“The content of the video is very disconcerting, and this is being charitable. The utter disrespect, which underlines the response of the officer to the governor establishes, beyond doubt, the impracticability of the current system, dubiously christened ‘Federalism.’

“An arrangement, which compels the governor to seek clarifications on security issues in his jurisdiction from totally extraneous bodies or persons, is a sure recipe for anarchy. We condemn, very strongly, this brazen assault on decency. We call on the IG to explain the justification for this intrusion. This is not acceptable.

“Unequivocally, we condemn, in very clear terms, the role of the AGF, Malami in this act of gross moral turpitude. We, on our part, will continue to interrogate the current system, which treats elected representatives of the people as mere prefects, while appointed office holders ride rough shod over them as Lords of the Manor.

“We stand by our brother, the governor of Lagos. We advise him to deploy the regional security outfit in the state to protect the life and property of the people,” the statement read in part.

In response, Malami confirmed that policemen sent to Magodo Phase 2 Estate area of Lagos State were there on his orders, while he condemned the criticism of the Southwest governors, saying nothing was unruly about the operation and the police officers’ presence at the estate.

This was disclosed in a statement by Malami’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Umar Gwandu.

He said: “The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice takes exception to the Southwest governors’ unjustifiable insinuation of impunity against the AGF over execution of a judgment of the Supreme Court.

“The role of the executive is, in this respect, simply to aide the maintenance of law and order in due compliance with rule of law arising from giving effect to the judgment of the apex court.

“Let it be known that the issue is regarding a Supreme Court judgment that was delivered in 2012, long before the coming of President Buhari’s administration at a time when Malami was not a Minister.

“The Office of the AGF would appreciate if the coalition of the governors will help to unravel the circumstances preventing the Lagos State government from enforcing the court order despite several attempts from 2012 to 2015 and so-called settlement initiative started in 2016.”

Some other groups have expressed displeasure at the Magodo incident. Chairman of Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), Wale Oshun, said: “It has been there for a long time, which shows that our security system is faulty.”

The Director General of Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Seye Oyeleye, said: “Obviously, we run a supposed federation. The Inspector General of Police sent police officers to the territory of the governor without consulting the supposed Chief Security Officer.

“It shows how warped our federalism is. It shows that we are living in lies. The opponents of state police do talk about abuse of governors. What happened is a classic example of abuse of the police by the Federal Government.”

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, through his media aide, Kehinde Aderemi, said: “Magodo event has truly shown the deficit of the present system of government. That is why the need for effective policing in the state is urgent.

“State police is a content of true federalism. It is long overdue, we can never make any meaningful progress as a nation unless we go back to regionalism where each region was allowed to develop at its pace.”

FORMER National Chairman of the defunct United Progressives Party (UPP), Chief Chekwas Okorie, said the country urgently needed constitutional reforms that would review the nation’s security management to save the country.

He described the country as sliding downward and wouldn’t progress if the state chief security officers continued to not control the police and checkmate disobedience of the police to elected chief executive of states.

Okorie insisted that state police and community policing was the country’s best bet to go in the effort to keep Nigeria united and on the path of continued development.

He said: “That is an outright disobedience to persons described by the Constitution as Chief Security Officers of their states. Some of us have repeatedly, over the years said state police and community policing is a sure way of taking security to the grassroots and that is one of the ways every citizen can be made to feel that he is part of the security architecture.

“That call has become more stringent under the Buhari administration and for reasons that have not been explained to anybody’s satisfaction, the government has paid deaf ears to this call. So what has happened in Lagos is just a similar thing to what is happening in other parts of the country. There is no way our security problem can be solved with this type of lacuna in our Constitution.”

The Director-General of Rivers State Neighbourhood Watch Agency, Dr. Mike Chukwuma, also expressed displeasure over the insubordination at Magodo estate.

Chukwuma, a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, in a telephone interview with The Guardian, disclosed that Nigeria is being unserious about the issue of democracy.

The DG described the Magodo incident as a shameful one, saying that it was an imposition of might against the wishes of citizens and government.

“There is no situation that is not abused. The difference is our ability to learn from our mistakes. People have been arguing that state policing would be abused but is the federal police not being abused? Is federal police not being wrongly used?

“As an insider who has been in the police from the scratch till when I retired after 35 years, the near solution to our security woes is state police.”

ALSO speaking, two lawyers, Jiti Ogunye and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), said the Magodo incident was a rule of law catastrophe, which can be solved only by restructuring.

Ogunye said: “The AGF and IGP’s agents cannot invade the estate in the pretext of enforcing a Supreme Court judgment. They are not Sheriffs of Court empowered to do so. If Lagos government disobeyed the court, redress venue is still the court, not office of IGP or AGF. What the duo and the police are doing in that estate is blatant illegality. It has no other name.”

Adegboruwa said only restructuring can save Nigeria. He quoted Section 215 of the Constitution that proves that Nigeria runs a unitary state and not a federal structure.

“The 1999 Constitution tells a lie against the people of Nigeria when it claims that we are running a federation but strips the governor of powers over security. In the final analysis, only restructuring can save this nation. Those who make peaceful change impossible make violent change inevitable!”

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