Confidentiality in JAMB’s CBT and FG’s scrapping of Post-UTME
The Federal Government finally affirmed the supremacy of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by scrapping the Post-UTME test usually conducted by tertiary institutions.
Reps walk out Maritime Academy officials over fraudulent budget
THE House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety and Education yesterday alleged that the budget proposal for this year submitted by the management of the Maritime Academy, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, for considerations contained fictitious items in both its recurrent and capital expenditure in the 2016 budget.
EDO 2016: Owan, Ovia delegates endorse Obaseki
AHEAD the June 18 governorship primaries of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, delegates of the party from Owan East, West and Ovia Local Government Areas of the state, have pledged their support for Mr Godwin Obaseki.
Ekiti Assembly condemns travel ban on Fayose
THE Ekiti State House of Assembly, has condemned the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to place two governors, of which Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, was alleged to be victim, under security watch and travel ban.
Senate summons NEITI boss over missing N1trn
THE Senate has summoned Executive Secretary, Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Waziri Adio, to appear before it to explain the alleged missing N1 trillion
Orubebe paid 2-yr rent with Abuja land—Witness
FORMER Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, yesterday, opened his defence to the allegation that he falsely declared his assets in 2007.
Why FG scrapped post UTME tests
The Federal Government has scrapped post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, as a pre-condition to gaining admission into universities in the country.
Senate to review 2007 Mining Act
THE Senate yesterday mandated its Committee on Solid Minerals to begin the process of reviewing the 2007 Mining Act to reflect present realities in the sector as it affects local communities and artisanal miners.
Tough World Cup draw awaits Eagles
Three-time African champions Nigeria could still face a very difficult 2018 World Cup qualifying group even after the latest FIFA rankings saw them move up by six spots.
Maize disease breaks out in Nigeria —FG
AS the country grapples with the tomato disease called Tuta Absoluta, also known as ‘Tomato Ebola,’ the Federal Government, yesterday, alerted the country over out-break of maize disease called ‘Army Worm.’
No negotiation with Niger Delta Avengers, says Defence chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS General Gabriel Olonisakin, yesterday in Lagos said that the Military would not negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, which has carried out a barrage of attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region.
