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Zamfara State Unveils Ambitious N426 Billion Budget for 2025 at Stakeholders’ Meeting

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The zamfara state Government’s ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, held a meeting to discuss the 2025 budget.Held at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, the state capital, this meeting was part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s “renewed hope” agenda for a transformative Zamfara.

Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Abdulmalik Gajam, who chairs the state’s economic planning committee, emphasized that the meeting was designed to shape a budget that directly uplifts the standard of living for Zamfara residents. “This 2025 budget stakeholders’ meeting was crafted to create a solid framework for a prosperous and reimagined Zamfara State,” Gajam stated.

He revealed a proposed budget of N426 billion for 2025, marking a substantial increase from last year. Improved revenue generation has been noted this year, as several leakages were identified and addressed. Gajam highlighted the focus on capital development, with substantial projects underway, particularly in primary healthcare and education, sectors in which the state recently declared an emergency.

The Commissioner reiterated that Governor Lawal’s administration is committed to prudent resource management and accountability, with a vision to bring positive change to the people.

In a show of support, the Emirs of Zamfara, represented by Alhaji Attahiru Mohammed Anka, Emir of Anka and chairman of the state council of chiefs, commended the administration’s due diligence in implementing the 2024 budget. He also praised Governor Lawal’s proactive efforts in ensuring timely pension and gratuity payments for state employees.

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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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