Anyim Humphrey

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Over 78.5 percent of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200, according to data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The examination body disclosed that out of the 1,955,069 registered candidates, 1,883,368 actually sat for the exam, while 71,701 were absent. Of those who participated, a staggering 1,534,654 scored below 200. In contrast, only 432,829 candidates scored 200 and above—an equivalent of 22.13 percent. The performance breakdown showed a significant drop in high scorers: 98,269 candidates scored 250 and above, representing just 5.02 percent. Only 24,828 candidates scored 300 and above, accounting for a mere 1.26 percent. “Of the total number registered, 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions, while 2,157 others are currently undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices,” JAMB said in a statement. Last year, the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Score (NTMUS) was pegged at 140.
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Jubril was accused with five other colleagues of stealing goods worth N7 million to N8 million from the company’s warehouse.

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Witnesses say that the affected family members were asleep in their home when the incident occurred.

FG fights to avert fuel scarcity by spending N1.5bn for subsidy daily

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Travelers decry 70% hike in fare to popular destinations in Nigeria

Transporters are reported to be hung up on their old habit of increasing fares.