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Alleged Forgery: NANS commends JAMB for transparency, upholding integrity

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10 months ago

July 7, 2023

By Sodiq Adelakun

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for transparency and upholding the integrity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This was contained in a statement by the Vice President, External Affairs, Comrade Akinteye Afeez stating that the students body said the commendation became necessary going by the test to which the Board’s activities were put to recently and from which it came out untainted.

This is just as the body called for pardon for Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme, the girl at the centre of the highest scorer debacle that engulfed the Board recently.

The statement partly reads, “While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction. It is highly commendable that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised the standard and is upholding same despite recent developments.

“In the last few days, the public space has been engulfed by the controversy that surrounds Ms. Ejikeme Mmesoma’s UTME result.

“The fact must always be reiterated now and then that there are no short corners to the pinnacle. We all must embrace the totality of our sweaty struggles, as such we laud such remarkable progress in the admission process.

“In previous times, deceptive individuals have been able to walk away with these corrupt deeds as a result of the inconsistency in the system, but under the leadership of the current Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, sanity has been restored to the system. The examination process has been transparent and credible, and we do commend Prof. Is-haq Oloyede for the timely reforms and for holding firm to the integrity of the Board,”

However, the association also called for pardon for Ejikeme, saying the baby should not be thrown away with the bath water.

“The office of NANS, National Vice-President, External Affairs, craves the indulgence of the Board and its leadership to temper justice with mercy regardless of how bad the recent saga might have caused and cost the Board.Taking her out, however, would destroy her and her brilliance is an asset that should not be put to loss.

“Certainly, the individual involved has learnt valuable lessons, but we as a society should not deny the young lad an opportunity to pursue her dreams and a chance to right the wrong. She is young and naive, her desperation to become the best consumed her, and as such we plead with your leadership to review the judgment of banning her from taking the UTME and exempting her from gaining admission to any institution of her choice.” He reiterated.

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Many feared dead as unknown groups clash in Kwara community

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2 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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A clash by some groups at Ballah junction in Eyenkorin, Asa Local Government Area in Kwara State has left an unconfirmed number of persons dead.

A source told NEWSMEN that “boys have been killing each other since Monday night and the same has continued this Tuesday morning.”

The Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, reacting to the incident, told our correspondent that mobile policemen and tactical units had been deployed to the scene of the violence.

“Mobile men and tactical teams have been deployed and are presently on ground, please. Thank you very much,” he said.

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EFCC probes 13 suspected oil thieves in Lagos

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11 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Command, has commenced investigation of 13 suspected oil thieves who were handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy in Lagos.

This was disclosed on the X handle of the EFCC on Tuesday, April 30.

The commission revealed that the suspects, alongside the vessel, were intercepted and arrested by officers of the Nigerian Navy for alleged oil bunkering and Automatic Identification System, AIS, infractions.

The post reads in part: “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of 13 suspected oil thieves and a vessel, MT SWEET MIRI, handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos State.

“The suspects are: Abu Smith, Pascal Anyafulu, David Ali, Mba Okpanu, Chukuma Friday Obiazi, Miye Victor and Richard Kofi.

“Others are Monday Aidenagbon, Dele Olayemi, Boma Robinson, David George, Onos Edemefe, and Suleiman Aremu.

“The vessel was laden with about 1,322 metric tonnes of substance “confirmed to bear the attributes of crude oil without any document permitting her to be in possession of the substance.”

The commission’s Head, Extractive Industry Fraud Section, EIFS, Moses Awolusi, assured the Navy that the suspects and the exhibits would be subjected to further investigations and prosecution.

He also commended the Navy for its collaboration with the EFCC and the good working relationship both agencies had enjoyed over the years.

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Man with sword arrested after stabbings, attacks on police officers

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16 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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A man with a sword has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers in east London.

The Metropolitan Police said officers got reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Hainault around 7:00 am (0600 GMT) on Tuesday.

The force said there were reports of people being stabbed during the incident in the Thurlow Gardens area.

A man with a sword has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers in east London.

The Metropolitan Police said officers got reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Hainault around 7:00 am (0600 GMT) on Tuesday.

The force said there were reports of people being stabbed during the incident in the Thurlow Gardens area.

It said the suspect was understood to have attacked other members of the public and two police officers.

The police added that the 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and was put in custody.

The Metropolitan Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said, “This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned.

“I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.

“People will want to know what has happened, and we will provide more information as soon as we can.”

The force said it was awaiting an update on the condition of those injured in the attacks.

Transport for London’s website confirmed Hainault Tube Station was closed “due to a police investigation in the area”.

In a post on social media site, X, formerly known as Twitter, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and MP for Ilford North, Wes Streeting, wrote, “A critical incident has been declared in Hainault.

“There are station and road closures in place. The police, ambulance service, and fire brigade are responding.

“One male is detained.”