Month: August 2024

BBNaija Season 9 pair, Zinwe, consisting of Zion and Chinwe have been evicted from the reality show.

This eviction marks the fifth pair to leave the house, leaving only nine pairs to compete for the prize.

Initially, five pairs were up for eviction: Wanni x Handi (Wanni and Handi), Doublekay (Kellyrae and Kasia), Chekas (Onyeka and Chizoba), Beta (Ben and Tjay), and Zinwe (Zion and Chinwe).

By the public’s votes, the ‘Zinwe’ pair received the lowest votes, followed closely by Beta and Chekas.

The public’s decision marks a significant turning point in the season, as the remaining pairs must now navigate their relationships, alliances, and strategies to stay in the game.

The eviction of Zinwe sets the stage for a thrilling competition, and fans can expect the unexpected twists and turns as the season unfolds.

He disclosed this on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics” that the Federal Government has instituted a new age policy for secondary school leaving examinations, setting the minimum age at 18.

Underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), both crucial for advancing to tertiary education.

The directive affects the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), which administers the WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council (NECO), responsible for the SSCE. Additionally, Minister Mamman confirmed that the age limit to undertake the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), overseen by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will also be 18.

He said;

“It is 18 (years). What we did at the meeting that we had with JAMB (in July) was to allow this year and for it to serve as a kind of notice for parents that this year, JAMB will admit students who are below that age but from next year, JAMB is going to insist that anybody applying to go to university in Nigeria meets the required age which is 18.

The minister went further to give a breakdown of the number of years pupils are expected to spend between child care and senior secondary school. According to him, early care is expected to last for the first five years. Pupils are expected to begin primary one at the age of six, spend six years in primary school and move to junior secondary school at the age of 12, spend three years, before moving to senior secondary school at the age of 15, to spend three more years and leave for university at the age of 18.
 

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He disclosed that he ordered 5 cows, 10 bags of rice and five baskets of tomatoes to feed them.

Bobrisky also revealed that he gave money to the inmates.

‘’I will always be proud of myself . I fed over 2,500 people in maximum prison Kirikiri. The situation i met them was heartbroken. I order 5 giant cows, 10 bag of rice, 5 full basket of tomatoes so i could feed them all and i also gave them money”

Popular actor, Yemi Solade has taken to his Instagram page to pose a question about doctorate degrees bestowed on Nigerian celebs by universities in Benin Republic and Togo.

Recall that the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, recently disclosed that 22,789 Nigerians were parading fake degree certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023.

 “We have had to take some major decisions here (at the ministry of education). Some staff members who were affected faced disciplinary measures. That whole unit had to undergo a review.  We cannot have in our midst people who procured fake certificates competing with students who graduated from universities and polytechnics through their sweat, some spending four, five, six or more years. They cannot be going out to compete with people who procured certificates right here in Nigeria without going anywhere. Through the data the NYSC has, about 21,684 students are parading fake certificates from Benin Republic obtained between 2019 to 2023, Togo about 1,105. They simply attended schools that are not recognised to offer degree programmes by those countries.” the Minister disclosed to newsmen recently

Reacting to the development on his Instagram page on Sunday afternoon, Solade said;

 ‘’What Happens To ALL The ABSURD Doctorate Degrees Splashed On Nigerian Celebs Since FG Has Pronounced That Degrees Acquired From Benin Republic Since 2017 Are INVALID? #fakedegreescam #fake #cotonou #beninrepublic🇧🇯 #university #invaliddegrees” he wrote.

Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, on Sunday, said the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa was exploiting the weakness of Southeast governors to issue baseless threats.

Isiguzoro was responding to Ekpa’s threat to lock down the Southeast from August 28 to September 26, 2024.

Ekpa had threatened a 30-day lockdown of the Southeast over the insecurity in the region and the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

He claimed the decision was agreed upon in a virtual meeting by his Biafra Government in Exile, BRGIE, cabinet, saying that the lockdown would affect all Nigerian government offices in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra States in the South-East region.

Reacting, Isiguzoro, said the recent meeting between the Southeast governors with former President Olusegun Obasanjo should have paved the way for a collective visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to advocate for Kanu’s release.

Isiguzoro called for an urgent reassessment of the Southeast governors’ strategies in addressing challenges confronting the region.

In a statement he signed, Isiguzoro said: “There exists a palpable frustration among Nigerians and, particularly, the Igbo populace concerning the recent actions—or notable lack thereof—of the Southeast Governors in asserting their authority as the chief security officers of their respective states.

“Their insufficient responses to pressing security challenges have allowed inconsequential figures, such as Simon Ekpa, to exploit their weakened stance, issuing baseless threats to disrupt economic activities and peace within the region by declaring an illegitimate lockdown from August 28 to September 26, 2024.

“It is disheartening to witness a once-respected region, known for its notable leaders—such as the revered Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr Michael Okpara, Dr Francis Akanu-Ibiam, Dr Alex Ekwueme, Dimm Odumegwu Chukwuemeka Ojukwu and Chief Sam Mbakwe—become a source of mockery and derision due to the reckless antics of individuals like Simon Ekpa, who conducts his dubious activities from abroad, all the while diminishing our collective dignity.

“It is imperative for them to focus on developing solutions rooted in indigenous methods, leveraging the unique cultural dynamics of the Igbo people, rather than relying solely on ineffective conventional approaches. We implore our governors to take decisive action towards engaging the Federal Government in the urgent matter of Nnamdi Kanu’s situation.”

Isiguzoro asserted that Ohanaeze is steadfast in its commitment to finding genuine pathways to resolve the spiralling insecurity in the Southeast.

“The absence of action in seeking Kanu’s release not only endangers our communities but also allows criminals masquerading as Biafran agitators to proliferate under the guise of activism. We hold the governors accountable for their constitutional duties to protect the lives and properties of the Igbo people.

“Therefore, we extend a clarion call to the Southeast Governors, it is time to restore leadership and reclaim control of the region from the clutches of criminal elements. Should they neglect these responsibilities, the repercussions will be dire. Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges every Igbo individual to disregard the non-existent lockdown proclaimed by Simon Ekpa, and we will no longer tolerate decisions made in absentia that threaten our livelihoods.”

Isiguzoro also called for vigilance as primary and secondary schools prepare for reopening.

“It is crucial that our communities remain vigilant and resilient against these threats. Ohanaeze Ndigbo remains resolute in denouncing the illegitimate lockdown and will continue advocating for the protection and welfare of the Igbo people,” he added.