The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken disciplinary action against accredited officials involved in preventing a hijab-wearing female candidate from entering the UTME exam hall with her headcover. JAMB clarified its stance, stating that there is no policy prohibiting candidates from wearing religious items. The incident was promptly resolved, with the candidate allowed to sit for the exam wearing her hijab. AMB disclosed that some accredited officials have been penalized for their actions in preventing a hijab-wearing candidate from entering the UTME exam hall. In a statement by JAMB's Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the exam body disavowed any policy prohibiting candidates from wearing religious items. The incident, initially reported as 'Re: Lagos Centre Stops Hijab-Wearing Candidates as UTME Commences,' was quickly resolved, with the candidate permitted to sit for the exam while wearing her hijab. JAMB emphasized that the actions

A tragic incident unfolded at a birthday party in the Halleluyah Quarter of Ibafo, Ogun State, as a man identified as Abubakar was stabbed to death following an altercation with another attendee. The party, organized by Nafiu Yusuf to celebrate his daughter's first birthday, turned violent when an argument escalated into a fatal confrontation. Three individuals have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the incident. The fatal incident occurred on Friday night during the birthday party organized by Nafiu Yusuf in the Halleluyah Quarter of Ibafo, Ogun State. Abubakar, the victim, was involved in an argument with another attendee, leading to a physical altercation. The altercation resulted in Abubakar being stabbed, leading to his untimely demise. Three individuals have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the incident. - Outside the Ibafo Police Station, a crowd gathered, including commercial motorcyclists and distraught re

EFCC Officers  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its efforts to curb currency speculation and manipulation, particularly within cryptocurrency platforms, amidst a recent surge in the value of the dollar against the naira. Impeccable sources within the commission revealed that the EFCC's crackdown extends beyond specific platforms like Binance, targeting all entities involved in manipulating the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Sources within the EFCC disclosed that the commission's actions are aimed at stabilizing the Nigerian forex market by targeting all currency speculators, not limited to any single platform. This broad approach reflects the commission's commitment to maintaining financial stability within the country.  Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, affirmed that the commission is diligently working within the confines of the law to restore order in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. This statement emphasizes the EFCC&#