The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.

The breakdown offers a full picture of the performances by Nigerian candidates in the examination conducted across the country.

According to JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, over 1.5 million of them scored less than 200 in the exam.

It, however, announced that 4756 candidates scored above 320, 7658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.

In the statement accompanying the data, the Board said that 40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities.

JAMB further stated that only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The class of 1991 graduates of Mass Communication in the then Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) now Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) recently held a reunion 34 years after leaving the four walls of the university.

A reunion of men and women of no mean repute, the gathering which held at the Nike Lake Resort Hotel, saw many of the 1991 class gathered to brainstorm on their alma matter and the need to support the department which made them whom they have become in life.

The event which could be described as a class act, saw the very accomplished classmates engage in activities that sought to reconnect and bond with one another, and also primarily sought to make meaningful contributions to its Alma Mater, to improve the learning standards of the students.

First was a moment of reminiscence as the members took time out to express their feelings on their studentship, what they passed through, the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the their years in ESUT. They recalled with nostalgia their days in the department, the lecturers that made impact on their lives such as Dr Chidi Ozoh, Dr Ezenweze Onyisi and the late Prof Edeani.

They had a robust discussion on how to take the department to greater heights. Their concern and interest in the department still very deep and palpable given the wide range of penetrating questions they asked about the department.

In his welcome address, the chairman of the day, Ozo Silas thanked the members for finding time to honour the invitation. He said, on a lighter mood, that even if the gathering achieved nothing, the fact that some persons who had not meant for more than three decades have been able to see themselves once again, makes the reunion memorable.

He noted that while the reunion was the first, subsequent meetings would be held particularly through their WhatsApp platform where they are already brainstorming on their plans and activities.

On his part, the Head of Mass Communication Department, Barr Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa, expressed delight over the reunion and described the gesture as unique and encouraged the members to sustain the tempo.

“I am overwhelmed by emotions being in your midst to hear your stories of how you passed through the department more than 34 years ago. You have gathered here ostensibly not to meet for the fun of it but because you have the passion and the zeal to ask after your alma mater.

“Thirty-four years after leaving the department, you gathered here to think about how to support the department that trained all of us. On behalf the board, staff and students, I want to sincerely thank you for this gesture and pray that after once, we should be hearing about further meetings and interactions. The Department belongs to all of us and by helping to build and sustain it, we are also preparing and repositioning the future of our own children and wards. Thank you, and God bless you all,” Dr Ezinwa said.

In his response, the chairman of the meeting, Ozo Silas requested the HOD to furnish them with a formal list of the various challenges and needs of the department so that the group could see how they could come in to assist. They promised to visit the department to explore areas of partnership and collaboration soon

The Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH), later renamed the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), was founded on July 30, 1980. It was established by law and became the first indigenous University of Technology in Nigeria.

The Department of Mass Communication was established in July, 1985 with the vision to produce competent and highly qualified graduates that will excel in the practice of communication and journalism. It produced her first graduates in 1988.

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Enugu Naknu – Umueze Autonomous Community in Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday, May 2, 2025 made a significant stride towards emancipating themselves from the shackles of backwardness and propel themselves on the side of development as they crowned Prince Emeka Ani as their new Igwe.

The coronation ceremony which was attended by large number of the good people of the community at the Umueze Town Hall, was administered by the Eldest man in the community, Elder Nnamani.

After the coronation exercise, the Elder Nnamani pronounced the new Igwe’s name.

“Today, in the presence of our ancestors who are with us here and to the glory of God almighty, I present to Umueze, your new Igwe, His Royal Highness, Emeka Ani, Igwe Na Ezoroha 11 Na Umueze Awkunanaw. He is chosen by you and he needs your support to rule our land. Our ancestors will be with him and God will give him wisdom and long life to rule Umueze,” he said.

The coronation which was witnessed by the “Ndi Nze na Ozo” and titled men in the community, was peacefully conducted thereby bringing to an end the issue on the election of new Igwe in the community.

Also in attendance was the Acting President-General, Umueze Town Union, Engr Okwudili Ohaa who advised the people of the community to remain steadfast on the path of light and support the Igwe to fulfil his promises.

Speaking after his coronation, His Royal Highness, Emeka Ani, Igwe Na Ezoroha 11 Na Umueze Awkunanaw, said that his emergence as the new Igwe of the people was divine and called on the people to support his administration to restore the lost glory of the community.

While declaring that he would make the people proud and fulfil all he had itemised in his electoral campaign, the Igwe called on all the people of Umueze to unite in achieving the common goal for the people.

“On Saturday, April 12, we began this journey, to emancipate our land and set our people on the path of growth and development. For over six years, we have been without a leader, a king. Today, our tears have been wiped away.

“The Bible said that although weeping may endure in the night, but joy comes in the morning. This is a moment of joy to Umueze. And this joy will be permanent. As I said in my acceptance speech, elections are over, Umueze is now the project and I will make you people proud.

“We will work with everybody to restore the lost glory of our community. The ideals of our forefathers must be restored and upheld. We are going to operate an inclusive administration because you people gave me your mandate to oversee our community. It is time for Umueze to rise again and I will be in the vanguard for this project,” he stated.

A cross section of the people interviewed expressed hope that HRH, Igwe na Ezoroha 11 will lead the people to the promised-land having already distinguished himself by serving the community selflessly before his ascendency as the new Paramount ruler of the community.

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Enugu Agbani – Two DISTINGUSHED PROFESSORS, Ifeoma Okwor and Okechukwu Oji have been elected the Senate Representatives at the ESUT Governing Council.

They were both elected at the floor of the University Senate during its 274 Regular Meeting on Wednesday. Prof Okwor is the current Dean Student Affairs while Prof Oji is the Director, ESUT Consultancy Service Limited.

Although four persons initially submitted their expression of Interest forms to contest for the available two positions, ESUT Monitor gathered that in the build up to the polls, Prof Mike Anyanwuokoro, Director of Admissions stepped down from the race. Leaving Professors Okwor, Oji and Anthonia Egbo to test their mights in the poll.

At the end of voting, the Dean of Student Affairs, DISTINGUISHED Professor Ifeoma Okwor got a total of 195 Votes to clinch one of the two seats while the Director of ESUT Consult Limited, DINSTINGUSHED Professor Okechukwu Oji had 164 votes to pick the second seat.

Professor Egbo got 67 votes to her name to emerge third.

The election which was conducted via secret balloting was transparently overseen and fairly delivered by the Electoral Committee chaired by Professor Mike Anyanwuokoro. Prof Anyanwuokoro was chosen by the three candidates to head the three-man electoral committee.

Addressing the winners, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloyisus Michaels Okolie commended the candidates for their maturity and the congress for the trust reposed on the both Professors.

The VC charged them to be active in the Council so as to help in transforming the university.

Profs Okwor, Oji React…

Speaking to our correspondent shortly after they were elected Council Members, Professor Ifeoma Okwo and Okey Oji shared their aspirations with us.

First to speak was the Dean of Student Affairs who described her election as a clarion call to serve. She noted that as a Council Member, she will bring her wealth of experience to bear in policy implementation for the growth of the university.

“I am delighted to be giving this honour, to represent the Senate at the University Governing Council. I am honoured and want to thank my fellow senators for this. The Council is a bridge between the management and the Government and it is my utmost objective to contribute in this regard particularly in promoting the core values of the founding fathers of the university.”

On his part, Prof Oji said that his election will help him to bring his expertise on the table in elevating the university to greater heights.

“Being a Council rep member means a lot to me. I yearned for it and decided to elevate the contributions I have been making in ESUT. By being a Council member, I will be closer to the Government and ensure that we bring dividends that will project ESUT to greater height. I hope to consolidate on the relationship between the staff and the government, and between the staff and management,” he said.

The Council Rep Members are expected to serve in their capacities for two years commencing from the date of inauguration.

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The federal government has presented operational licences to 11 newly approved private universities, aimed at expanding access to quality tertiary education.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the presentation ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the issuance of licences followed the approval of the National Universities Commission, NUC.

The newly licensed universities include New City University, Aiyetoro, Ogun State; Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State; Kevin Ezeh University, Mgbowo, Enugu State; Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State; Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Ganmo, Kwara State; Monarch University, Iyesi Ota, Ogun State; Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin, Edo State; Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management, Lagos State; and Eranova University, Kuje, FCT.

Alausa stated that the approval aligns with the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative, designed to restore the glory of the nation’s educational system.

“This ceremony is not only a celebration of your achievements but also a renewed call to action in building a future-ready and globally competitive Nigerian university system,” he said.

He stressed the urgent need to steer Nigeria’s higher education towards priority fields such as STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences).

“Nigeria has more than enough social science graduates. What we need now are problem-solvers—graduates with life skills who can drive industries, build infrastructure, and improve lives.

“We must acknowledge an uncomfortable truth that, while we now have 159 licensed private universities, too many are failing to meet the quality standards Nigeria demands,” he said.

Alausa added that licensing must not be symbolic but must lead to a tangible educational impact.

To this end, he revealed that the NUC is undertaking a comprehensive review of quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that all licensed institutions, whether public or private, function as genuine centres of learning, innovation, and research.

He further encouraged private universities to collaborate among themselves and establish international affiliations, citing Nigeria’s potential as a hub for global educational partnerships.

The minister disclosed that, following presidential directives, several universities that had awaited approval for over four years were finally granted licences after a thorough evaluation process concluded within three years.

“Private universities must rise to the challenge of delivering high-quality, relevant education that meets the demands of a modern economy.

“With support from regulatory bodies and a renewed commitment to excellence, the newly approved institutions are expected to play a transformative role in shaping the nation’s next generation of leaders and innovators,” he explained.

The NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, underscored the growing importance of private universities as complementary partners to public institutions, especially in serving Nigeria’s youthful population.

Ribadu noted that since the liberalisation of university education in 1999, private institutions have significantly expanded the nation’s academic landscape.

“From just 49 universities in 1999, 23 of which were private, Nigeria now boasts 298 universities, with 159 (53.3 per cent) being privately owned.

“The catalyst for this expansion is the increased participation of the private sector,” he said.

He explained that the licences granted are provisional, valid for a period of three years, during which the institutions must meet rigorous quality benchmarks.

“The provisional status is subject to close monitoring by the NUC, with full licences to be granted only after a thorough evaluation of each institution’s compliance with regulatory standards,” he said.

To ensure readiness for academic operations, the NUC boss announced that a mandatory resource verification exercise would be conducted for all academic programmes.

Speaking on behalf of the proprietors, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, proprietor of University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, urged the NUC to eliminate barriers that hinder Nigerian universities from engaging more actively with global institutions.

Ibrahim emphasised the urgency of fostering international academic partnerships to advance innovation, skills development, and national growth.

Likewise, Tony Iredia, proprietor of Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin, appealed to the federal government to ensure that the moratorium period is not unduly prolonged.

Iredia further noted that Nigerian universities may be underperforming in research due to inadequate communication and dissemination of research findings.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, is set to expel three medical students for their involvement in Examination Malpractice.

Although the names of the affected three students were not made know to our reporter, ESUT Monitor reports that the decision to expel the students followed a report presented at the 274 Regular Senate Meeting of the University on Wednesday.

Provost, College of Medicine, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi gave the report on the assessment of the MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – examination in the College.

Professor Ekwochi noted that the recommendation for expulsion followed thorough investigation and the affected students found culpable.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie commended the Provost and his board in the College for their proactiveness nipping the examination vice in the bud.

The VC reiterated the management commitment in upholding examination ethics and re-echoed that any student found wanting in examination ethics would have shown the way out.

After much deliberations, the Senate ratified the report ordering the expulsion of the students from the university with immediate effect

Prof Okolie further informed the Senate  that some students who planned to beat up a lecturer who was stopping them from engaging in exam malpractice during last semester were handed over to the police adding that students who also planned to beat another student after the exam were also handed over to the police.

On the alleged delay in dispensing examination related cases, the VC said going forward, it would not be business as usual and directed  the Exams and Ethics committee to ensure that every examination Malpractice cases is decided within 21 days.

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday, revealed that only N28.8 billion was disbursed to students in various tertiary institutions instead of N100 billion released to the schools.

The anti-graft agency specifically said its preliminary investigations have uncovered that not less than N71.2 billion have been diverted by the management of different universities who had taken custody of funds.

The spokesman of the commission, Demola Bakare, told journalists in Abuja that key stakeholders, including the Director-General of the Budget Office and the Accountant-General of the Federation have been invited.

Bakare also disclosed that senior officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of NELFUND were invited to provide documentation and explanations relevant to the case.

Daily Trust reports that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, had two weeks raised the alarm that the universities were trying to sabotage the Tinubu-led government on the students’ loan scheme.

Issa-Onilu alleged that no fewer than 51 tertiary institutions were implicated in illegal deductions and exploitation related to the NELFUND scheme, while calling on the anti-graft agencies to unravel the fraud and halt it.

Similarly, reports from the media also alleged that these institutions were said to have made unauthorized deductions ranging from N3,500 to N30,000 from each student’s institutional fees received through the loan fund.

Giving an update on the issue, the ICPC spokesman explained that the commission had since swung into action following the alarm, adding that those found culpable would be brought to book.

Bakare said, “The Commission confirmed that its Chairman’s Special Task Force immediately swung into action upon receiving the report.

“Letters of investigation and invitations were dispatched to key stakeholders, including the Director-General of the Budget Office, the Accountant General of the Federation, and senior officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

“Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of NELFUND were invited to provide documentation and explanations relevant to the case.

“Preliminary findings revealed a significant gap in the financial records of the disbursement process. While the Federal Government reportedly released N100 billion for the scheme, only N28.8 billion was disbursed to students, leaving an unaccounted sum of N71.2 billion.”

While giving the breakdown of the NELFUND’s records, Bakare said the ICPC’s strength of investigation revealed that the total money received by NELFUND as of March 19, 2024, was N203.8 billion.

 “The breakdown showed that N10 Billion was an allocation from the Federation Allocation Account Committee, N50 billion was from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, N71.9B was from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, while another N71.9 billion was also from the same Tertiary Education Trust Fund,” the ICPC official told journalists.

According to him, responses received by the commission were critically analyzed, and interviews were conducted with the concerned individuals.

He noted that the ICPC, however, found that the total amount disbursed to institutions from inception to date is about N44,200,933,649.00, while a total of 299 institutions have benefited from the funds released.

“To date, the total amount disbursed to 299 beneficiary institutions stands at approximately N44.2 billion, with 293,178 students having benefited from the fund.

“The ICPC confirmed that a clear case of discrepancies has been established in the administration of the student loan scheme and announced that its investigation will now extend to beneficiary institutions and individual student recipients.”

He said the commission would from time-to-time provide further updates as the investigation progresses.

“Comprehensive investigations into the alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of students’ loans under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced,” he stated.

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Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.
Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging.

Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased (his wife) on April 8, 2022.

The judge held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty.

Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), on behalf of the Federal Government, on a 23-count charge.

The charges where on culpable homicide punishable with death, criminal intimidation, cruelty to children, criminal intimidation of children, spousal battery, among others.

In the course of trial, the prosecution called 17 witnesses, including two children of the late Osinachi, who testified as fourth and fifth prosecution witnesses, PW4 and PW5, respectively.

The prosecution also tendered 25 documents as exhibits before the court.

The defendant testified for the defence and further called four other witnesses and tendered four exhibits in his defence.

Shortly before sentencing, the defendant, counsel, Reginald Nwali, in his allocutus pleaded with the court to be lenient in its judgment.

Similarly, the prosecution counsel, Mrs Aderonke Imala, urged the court to give force to the law as stipulated.

Justice Nwosu-Iheme subsequently sentenced Nwachukwu to death by hanging on Count 1, while he was sentenced to two years imprisonment each on Counts 2, 3, 8,9, 12, 13, and 18.

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According to the examination body, this followed her grandfather’s instruction to await a ‘miraculous intervention’ instead of attempting the examination.

This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by JAMB Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

Although JAMB explained that the incident happened on Saturday, April 26, it, however, did not state the candidate’s name, state, or Computer-Based Tests (CBT) centre where it transpired.

Benjamin said: “On a lighter note, another dimension of gullibility was exhibited by a female UTME candidate who refused to attempt any question when she sat for the examination this morning because she was complying with the instruction of her grandfather to do nothing at the examination but wait for miraculous intervention.

“Of course, such miracles do not happen with JAMB.”

He advised candidates against superstitious and baseless dreams of reaping where they did not sow.

The incident raises questions about the influence of superstition on educational pursuits and the potential consequences of prioritizing beliefs over preparation and effort in academic endeavours.

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As part of the events marking the global celebration of World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) on 23rd April 2025, the town of Ogoja ensured that Nigeria joined the ITTF table family in celebrating this grassroots awareness event. Thanks to the generosity and hospitality of the people of Ogoja, Nigeria was represented by members of the Cameroonian refugee community and members of the Adagom 3 community of Ogoja. 

As one of their own, Solange Ngonda Tibesa a Cameroonian was one of the 30 WTTD 2025 global promoters.

For Solange who was heavily supported by the ITTF, UNHCR, the Refugee Organisations Network (RON), SEMA of Cross Rivers State, and CSED (Community Sports and Educational Development) Initiative, it was a dream come through for her to see that all the efforts she put in to ensure a successful event has eventually come to a successful reality. 

The event which was held at the Adagom 3 playground was attended by several distinguished guests including, a representative of UNHCR (Mrs. Annick Nahimana), royal fathers and tribal leaders of Ogoja, the Divisional Police Officer (D.P.O.) of Ogoja, a representative of Nigeria Immigration Service, a representative of NCFRMI, persons with disabilities, women’s groups, and the representatives of the sports committees of the three refugee camps in Ogoja.

There were pre-event advocacy rally/health talks, traditional dancers representing the host Ogoja community and the Cameroonian refugee community. As well as, the usual display of table tennis skills by both male and female players. Buba and wrapper tennis playing women amazed the large crowd.

In her address to the over one thousand attendees of the event, the head of the UNHCR Office in Ogoja, Mrs. Annick Nahimana commended the event organisers for their efforts in using table tennis to bring people together.

 She urged the community to support Solange and she promised that those with creative minds like her would always have the backing of the UNHCR. Especially in supporting educational and pro-social activities/projects that promote peaceful co-existence between Cameroonian refugees and the indigenes of Ogoja.

Moving forward, Solange who is also a netball coach, promised to work with the relevant community groups and NGO in sustaining the growth of table tennis and other sports among Cameroonian refugees and members of the host community.

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