Thousands of candidates who sat the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination are set to file a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) following widespread complaints of technical glitches and incomplete questions that allegedly marred the exam.

JAMB announced that more than 1.5 million out of 1.9 million candidates, representing about 79 per cent scored below 200.

A breakdown of the results further revealed that the total number of candidates who scored 300 and above is 12,414, representing less than one per cent.

The outcome raised concern in the country, with the candidates and families taking to social media to call on JAMB to review the results.

However, JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, maintained that the candidates' results reflected their performance while the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, asserted that the mass failure showed effective anti-malpractice efforts by the board.

Popular education advocate and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, announced on Sunday that legal proceedings would commence at the Federal High Court on Monday against JAMB.

According to Onyia, over 8,000 affected students had submitted formal complaints, calling on JAMB to release detailed marking sheets and allow candidates to verify their scores.

“Currently, we have 8,391 students who have sent in their complaints regarding the glitches in the JAMB 2025 exam,” Onyia posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page, @winexv. “There is ample evidence to prove that JAMB’s system was inefficient, thereby causing serious harm to these students’ mental health,” he said.

“The demand is for JAMB to show all the students their mark sheets to view their results—what they failed, the correct answers, and a seamless way to dispute it. The destinies of these students are at stake.”

A candidate who sat the examination at a CBT centre in Maitama, Abuja, told the punch: “During the examination, for my Use of English, I noticed that some of my questions were missing. I raised the alarm, and I wasn’t the only one with the issue. When my result came out, I scored 170. JAMB has not addressed the missing questions."

Another candidate who wrote the exam on April 26 said she was shocked by her result.

“Last year I scored 287, this year I got 173. Many others who wrote on the same day complained that their English questions were incomplete. This result is not mine.”

A parent also called for a review, saying: “We demand a remark from JAMB. These are exceptional students scoring below 200. Many complained of incomplete questions and other technical issues. JAMB has said nothing. This cannot be swept under the rug."

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, had described the defection of Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a smart move.

Wike, who described Okowa as a smart politician, said he was surprised that the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, didn’t see his defection coming.

Wike made the remark on Monday during a monthly media parley in Abuja.

Okowa, vice presidential candidate of the PDP in the last election, recently moved to the APC

The minister said that Okowa did not want to live in pretence, supporting President Bola Tinubu while still in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

He said: “If you don’t show leadership, you suffer for it.

“This is what I’ve been saying. When people talk about the governor of Delta State and his deputy and all his team moved out of PDP to APC. What? What wrong did he do?

“He said he was going to support the President. That’s the crime, but the Chairman of the Board of Trustees – the conscience of the party – adopted Alex Otti for second tenure. Why are people not commenting about that? He adopted the governor under Labour Party to go for second term.

“Now this man said, look, I’m not going to do that kind of pretense. I will not be here and go and support him. Smart politician.

“I’m surprised that PDP said they didn’t see it coming. I won’t call the names of the governors. I call them. I said, ‘listen the way things are going, I have warned you people’. You said they are governors. I have no problem. Let’s see what will happen.”

Calls for the return of former Attorney General of the Federation, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, into the Kebbi State political scene are gaining momentum, as prominent political figures from across the state rally behind his potential 2027 gubernatorial ambition.

DAILY POST gathered that a series of consultative visits have been held in Abuja over the past week, as traditional and political leaders from Zuru, Yauri, and Gwandu Emirates expressed their support for Malami’s return to frontline politics.

Leading a strong delegation from Zuru, Hon. Babangida Alkali Saidu arrived in the capital alongside influential supporters, pledging their full backing for Malami’s candidacy.

From Yauri Emirate, Hon. Bala Horse, a seasoned grassroots mobilizer and former PDP House of Representatives aspirant, described Malami as “the bridge between Kebbi’s struggles and it’s true elevation,” adding that the former Minister remains a trusted figure across political divides.

Similarly, Hon. Abubakar B. Sabo, a former member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, visited Malami’s private office in Abuja where he offered his formal endorsement and praised Malami’s continued commitment to the development of Kebbi State.

Sources close to the movement hinted that further consultations are expected in the coming weeks as pressure mounts on Malami to formally declare his interest.

Nigerian singer and rapper, Lil Kesh, has shared his opinion on marriage.

The ‘Shoki’ hitmaker revealed that he doesn’t believe in marriage, claiming that it doesn’t work.

Kesh, who revealed that he has been single for a long time, also disclosed that he has no intention of getting married soon.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Esther Show, the singer said, “I’m currently single. I have been single for a long time. I broke up with my last girlfriend because I figured out that I could do better on my own, as far as my career, everything that was a priority to me at the time was concerned. And ever since then, I have not been able to find myself in a space where I could juggle both.

“It would be nice to find someone who would make me compromise. But now, I’m not intentional about dating because if I’m dating you, I will have to make time for you. Also, I’m no longer a kid. I’m 31. Luckily, my parents are not pressuring me to get married. They have made peace what the fact that I am different.

“Marriage? Maybe, later. But for now, I’m not of that mindset. I’m also not going to intentionally make anyone my baby mama. I am not going to ‘wife’ anybody anytime soon either. It’s not like I don’t want to get married because I want to be free or be a playboy, I just don’t believe in marriage. They don’t work. Have you seen the rate of divorces? I have seen a lot of unhappy marriages. That doesn’t mean there are not happy ones. But personally, I want a happy home and I don’t feel like I can do that yet. And I’m not going to jeopardise any person’s happiness just because I have to get married.”

Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will one day become the Governor of Osun State.

Speaking in a recent episode of his Common Sense series, Murray-Bruce stated that Davido would succeed if he ventured into politics, given the Adeleke family’s political pedigree.

He said, “David Adeleke, the global phenomenon better known as Davido, is undeniably an international artist and a true Nigerian superstar. He stands as one of Nigeria’s most valuable cultural exports. However, beneath the surface of this music icon lies a side that many may not be aware of.

“He is, by his own admission, a political animal with deeply held views and a clear-cut political ideology. This revelation, which came to light through a personal discussion, perhaps, shouldn’t be entirely surprising when you consider the DNA of the Adeleke family. His uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is the Governor of Osun State. Furthermore, his uncle, Isiaka Adeleke, also served as a former Governor of Osun State during Ibrahim Babangida’s military administration.

“Considering all of these, the thought that Davido himself could one day aspire to become the Governor of Osun State seems more like a potential trajectory, especially if his political inclinations are nurtured and strategically channelled. Here in Nigeria, there is a growing sentiment that more entertainers should consider seeking political positions. Their ability to connect with the different demographics could inject fresh perspectives and dynamism into the political landscape. Davido, if you run, I predict you will win.”

Veteran Nigerian actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has claimed he is not interested in winning the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA.

DAILY POST reports that Ibrahim Chatta, who was nominated for the Best Lead Actor for his role in the ‘House of GAA’ lost the award to Femi Adebayo (‘Seven Doors’).

However, reacting to his loss during his appearance on the ‘Curiosity made me ask’ podcast on Sunday, Chatta noted that he’s not interested in the AMVCA award.

Isbae U, the host asked “Will you say you are not rated at your job? When you get home, pray that you should win AMVCA too”.

Chatta replied; “I’m not interested”.

The 11th edition of the AMVCA award was held in Lagos state on Saturday night.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has strongly dismissed claims that he intends to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Ganduje stated that the PDP was dead while the APC is gearing up for a decisive victory in the 2027 elections.

This was in response to a claim by the former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, that the APC would collapse and former PDP members like himself would return.

Lamido on Sunday said, “I’m confident that all those who left the PDP will return, including Ganduje, because very soon, the APC will burst and split into factions, having accommodated people with different mindsets.

“I said it, and I repeat: within six months, all those who defected to the APC will come back, and the PDP will rise with full force to wrest power in 2027.”

In a statement in Abuja on Monday by his Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, the APC National Chairman dismissed the claim as unfounded and irrational.

Ganduje said instead of rejoining the PDP, it was Lamido who would soon join the APC.

He stressed that he has no reason to leave the ruling party for what he called a “failing opposition.”

The statement read, “Ganduje predicted that the PDP will go into extinction by the end of 2025, based on the internal squabbles in the party.

“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum, with prominent political figures across the country defecting to the party in large numbers.

“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.

“In fact we will soon receive Sule Lamido because very soon he won’t have where to go, the PDP is dead.”
Ganduje expressed pride in his role as APC leader and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening internal democracy and advancing good governance.

He urged Lamido to concentrate on fixing the PDP’s internal issues rather than spreading baseless claims.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has taken notice of the significant volume of unusual complaints following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

JAMB, in a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said it is scrutinizing complaints received regarding the conduct and results of the 2025 UTME exercise.

Naija News reports that there have been complaints from some states within the federation following the official release of results last Friday.

As part of measures, the board disclosed that it is fast-forwarding its annual system review and has engaged a number of experts to identify and rectify any potential technical issues.

The statement added that if it is discovered from the review that there were glitches, appropriate remedial measures would be taken.

“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) acknowledges the significant volume of unusual complaints following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, which were officially published last Friday.

“In response, the Board is fast forwarding its annual system review—a comprehensive post-mortem of the examination process that is conducted each year months after the exercise.

“The Board’s annual review encompasses three key stages: registration, examination, and result release. During the examination phase, JAMB ensures that every candidate is afforded the opportunity to sit for the test. Should any technical issues arise, the Board reschedules the examination for affected candidates without hesitation.

“We are particularly concerned about the unusual complaints originating from a few states within the Federation. We are currently scrutinising these complaints in detail to identify and rectify any potential technical issues.

“To assist in this process, we have engaged a number of experts, including members from the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners, who are heads of tertiary institutions, the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, measurement experts, and Vice Chancellors from various institutions.

“If it is determined that there were indeed glitches, we will implement appropriate remedial measures promptly, as we do in the case of the examinations themselves,” the statement read.

The Dangote Petrolchemicals Refinery has effected another reduction in the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol below the publicly announced N835 per litre.

Sources confirmed on Monday that the refinery has reduced its price to N825 per litre for its customers, through a rebate of N10 after successful loading of products at the refinery.

The sources said marketers are still paying N835 per litre for products but receive a N10 refund after loading and evacuating them from the refinery.

The covert price adjustment has allowed its customers and marketers to retail the product at a lower band of N830 to N835, outpricing importing marketers and private depot owners.

The official said, “The Dangote refinery has started giving a rebate on its products. It’s not an official reduction yet, but paid back after marketers buy products from them.”

Last month, the Dangote refinery effected a price reduction twice within the space of a week, crashing its gantry price by N45 from N880 to N835 per litre.

This followed the restart and full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners after an earlier suspension.

Efforts to get an official reaction from Dangote Spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, on the price reduction were futile.

Members of the House of Representatives have expressed deep concern over the alarming resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and the looting of military assets worth trillions of naira, warning that continued government inaction could trigger widespread public backlash and a breakdown of trust in democratic institutions.

The lawmakers spoke during debate on a motion moved by Rep. Ahmed Satomi (APC, Borno) on the recent fire incident at the 127 Battalion armoury in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, and the increasing attacks on military bases across Borno and Yobe States.

Contributing to the motion, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau) said insurgents had over the years carted away tanks and weapons worth trillions of naira from military formations, despite budgetary provisions made by the National Assembly to strengthen the country’s security architecture.

“The pictures I saw from the Giwa Barracks attack frightened me,” Gagdi said. “How can we guarantee the safety of Nigerian citizens when the platforms meant to protect them are in the hands of the enemy? If care is not taken, Nigerians will soon begin to fight us the way they fight criminals and Boko Haram.”

He warned that persistent negligence by military leadership and the indifference of key government officials risked pushing the country toward anarchy. “We must go beyond passing motions. We must summon these agencies to explain their failures publicly,” he added.

In his lead debate, Satomi described the fire incident and continued attacks on military installations as a grave threat to national security and public safety. “These attacks are not only undermining our military strength but leaving civilian communities dangerously exposed,” he said.

Other lawmakers shared similarly grim reports. Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC, Borno) revealed that Boko Haram now uses sophisticated, weaponised drones to strike both military and civilian targets.

“In Chibok, 14 farmers were butchered. In Izge, a captain and a senior officer were killed. Boko Haram is now more advanced than the Nigerian military in terms of equipment,” he said.

Rep. Zainab Gimba (APC, Borno) recounted a deadly attack on a multinational joint task force base in Kala Balge, where over 20 soldiers lost their lives. She emphasized that attacks on communities in her constituency have intensified, leaving civilians and military formations increasingly vulnerable.

Rep. Lawan Shettima Ali (APC, Yobe) pointed to a possible foreign connection to the insurgents’ growing technological edge.

“The firepower Boko Haram wields now suggests external support. We must investigate this,” he urged.

Lawmakers also called on President Bola Tinubu to hold military commanders and security chiefs accountable for operational failures and to take immediate steps to restore public confidence.