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Ebonyi State Allocates N2 Billion for Scholarships and Infrastructure Development

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The Ebonyi State government has authorized the disbursement of N2 billion to facilitate scholarship payments for 597 successful candidates selected for government-sponsored university scholarships. This decision was reached during a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru and announced by Commissioner Jude Okpor of Information and Orientation.

The approved funds will cover tuition fees, research grants, and living expenses for the scholarship beneficiaries. It was further resolved that research funds would be disbursed directly to universities alongside tuition fees to prevent mismanagement by recipients. Additionally, civil servants qualifying for the scholarship program will be granted study leave with pay, along with other entitlements.

In enhancing government operations, the council mandated that information and public relations officers take full responsibility for publicizing government achievements and activities. They are tasked with ensuring that the state’s accomplishments receive widespread visibility and timely publicity.

Furthermore, responding to recent fire incidents, the council sanctioned the procurement of two new fire trucks to bolster the firefighting capacity of the Ebonyi Fire Service. Additionally, funds were allocated for the construction of a one-kilometer road leading to the Ebonyi Waste Pulverisation Plant in Enyim, Unwuoghara, aimed at improving waste management infrastructure.

The council also underscored its commitment to revamping healthcare facilities across general hospitals in the state by approving renovations for doctors’ quarters. These measures are part of the state government’s broader efforts to enhance education, public service, firefighting capabilities, waste management, and healthcare services across Ebonyi State.

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Teenage Girl Sues JAMB After Being Forced to Remove Her Hijab Before UTME Exam

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A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.

The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.

Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.


 

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JAMB 2025: Nigerians Cry Out as Students Get Shockingly Low Jamb Scores

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Many Nigerians are expressing deep concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following the release of the results by JAMB on Friday. Social media has since been flooded with reactions from worried parents, students, and education stakeholders, many of whom believe the scores don’t reflect the true efforts of the candidates.

One user, Oluwaseun, took to X to voice his frustration, sharing a screenshot of a student named Egbaze Victoria who allegedly scored 295 in last year’s UTME but shockingly got 132 this year. “Something is seriously wrong with these results,” he wrote. “These scores don’t reflect the abilities or track records of these students.”

Another user, Chukwuma Pius, also shared his frustration, claiming JAMB sent his daughter a result that doesn’t belong to her. “This is heartbreaking,” he said. “As a retired teacher, I know what she’s capable of. The result they sent cannot be hers.”

These complaints come after JAMB disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 this year, sparking widespread calls for an investigation into the entire process. Reacting to the controversy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described the outcome of this year’s UTME as worrisome and emphasized the need for urgent reforms in the education sector.


 

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JAMB Withholds Over 39,000 UTME Results Over Exam Malpractice

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JAMB has officially released the results for the 2025 UTME, but not without controversy. According to the board, results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld over suspected exam malpractices.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, explaining that investigations are ongoing. He also revealed that around 80 individuals are currently under scrutiny for various exam-related offences, with Anambra State topping the list of those being investigated.


 

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