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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the names of 23 computer-based test, CBT, centres delisted over issues that marred the 2026 mock unified tertiary matriculation examination, UTME.

Also, the board issued warnings to 88 centres “with minor technical issues”

Recall that results of the 2026 UTME Mock, conducted on Saturday, March 28, were released on March 31 as announced by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin.

In the aftermath of the exercise, more than 20 CBT centres plagued by technical issues have been delisted over inadequacies.

JAMB also issued a stern warning to candidates to steer clear of fraudsters, especially those operating on WhatsApp, who falsely claim they can manipulate or inflate scores.

In a statement on Friday (yesterday, Benjamin released the names of the affected CBT centres, which have been increased from 20 to 23 across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

He said they were delisted for technical inefficiencies.

The list and state

1. Abia
   Micben, Seat of Wisdom Academy Umunteke Asa (Micben Ict Hall) Ukwa West, Abia State
2. Anambra
   • Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre. 110 Work Road, Behind State Ministry of Works, Awka
   • The Oracle Lens, Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa, Anambra State

3. Bayelsa

• Derby’s Young Ict Centre, Behind Government Science and Technical College Okaka, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

4. Delta

• Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Institute of Continuing Education (I.C.E), No. 2 Victor Chuks Odogwu Street, Asaba, Delta State
• Brightfield School CBT, 18 Onwugbonu Crescent, New Layout, Ekpan, Uvwie
• Conarina Maritime Academy, Eseme River Road, Oria-Abraka, Ethiope East, Delta State. Nigeria

5. Edo

• Daniet Global Resources, No. 124 Akpapava Road, Opposite Zenith Bank, Ikpoba Slope, Oredo, Benin City, Edo State
• Moses And Grace College of Health Sciences And Technology CBT Centre. 3rd Richard Street, Obe Community, After Rock of Ages Church, Off Benin Sapele Road, Benin City

6. FCT

• De-Lite CBT Centre, Model Sec Sch Maitama, Lake Chad Avenue, Maitama, Abuja
• Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Centre), Government Secondary School, Lugbe, by Car Wash. Lugbe Bridge

7. Lagos

• Florin High School. 23/25 Olutimehin Str. Off Ajiboye Str. Military Zone Bus Stop, Off Idimu Road, Ejigbo, Lagos State
• Folbob CBT Centre, 5 Road 10 Folbob Zone, Losooro, Lakowe School Gate Bus Stop, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
• Great Kezino College CBT Centre, 118/120 Agunfoye Road, Adamo, Ikorodu, Lagos State
• Obans C.B.T. Centre Rn Plot 32, Oba Ijaolu Road, Elepe Bus Stop, Off Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos.
• Teesas Learning And CBT Centre, Izedon Place, 2 Prince Samuel Adedoyin Street, Opposite Mercedes Benz, Off Ikate, Lekki Express Way, Lagos State

8. Ogun

• Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Arepo-Fadunsin, Ijoko
• Greenhills Academy, Cele Bus Stop, Oke-Ola, Itele Road

9. Osun

Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife, Osun State

10. Oyo

• Lasting Glory Schools, CBT Centre No. 1 Baale’s Quarters, Kajola Ejioku, Ibadan, Oyo State.
• Nesam International School CBT Centre, Nesam Int’l School, No. 1 Alexander Road, Apata Via Immaculate Hospital
• Saf Polytechnic, Along Iseyin-Oyo Road, Idi-Ori, Iseyin, Oyo State.

11. Plateau

Rabjib Computer Academy, Behind Union Bank, Along Museum Road, Jos, Plateau State

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There will be no zoning arrangement for the Nasarawa State governorship seat ahead of the 2027 election, a former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has said.

Adamu, who is a governorship aspirant under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), also declared that he remains the candidate to beat in the state.

The former IGP hails from Nasarawa South, but the incumbent governor, Abdullahi Sule, is said to be inclined towards having his successor emerge from Nasarawa West.

According to Adamu, there would be no consensus arrangement in the selection of the governorship candidate in the state. He said the direct primaries option affords aspirants a level playing field.

He explained, “The electorate will be allowed to pick their candidate, unlike in the indirect primaries system where delegates could be influenced against a candidate.”

Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Adamu reiterated that there is nothing like zoning in Nasarawa, stressing that since 1999, when democratic rule returned, the state has never zoned the governorship seat.

He further explained that under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and the incumbent APC, zoning of the governorship seat has never worked.

Adamu said that while the governor in his wisdom wants to support somebody from Nasarawa West, his zone, Nasarawa South, is also saying it should be left open.

He added that although he does not expect any patronage from the governor, the electorate will determine who emerges come 2027. He pointed out that he has gone to the 147 wards in the state and has seen their problems, and told them to work together and focus on Nasarawa State.

He further said that they always manipulate through indirect primaries, expressing delight that the threat has been removed and nobody can take his delegates and keep them somewhere and tell them to vote a certain way.

Adamu explained that consensus would never take place in Nasarawa State when more than one person have said they do not want it, assuring that they will be vigilant in order to make sure that the primaries are free and fair.

Speaking further, Adamu lamented the state of the capital, Lafia, noting that for a long time, it has not been given the priority it deserves, lamenting that it still looks like a glorified local government headquarters, as previous administrations did not prioritise the city as a capital.

2027: There will be no zoning in Nasarawa – Guber aspirant, Adamu

By Omeiza Ajayi

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship.

The directive targets Nigerians whose renunciation requests have been officially approved by the President, barring them from continuing to hold or use Nigerian travel documents following the completion of that process.

Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Interior, Alao Babatunde, said the minister grounded the policy in Section 29, subsections (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which provides that; “Any citizen of Nigeria of full age who wishes to renounce his Nigerian citizenship shall make a declaration in the prescribed manner for the renunciation.

“The President shall cause the declaration made under subsection (1) of this section to be registered and upon such registration, the person who made the declaration shall cease to be a citizen of Nigeria.”

Tunji-Ojo stated that once a person loses Nigerian citizenship, they are no longer entitled to carry any sovereign document of the state, including its passport.

The directive forms part of a broader set of passport and visa reforms the Ministry of Interior has pursued in recent years. The Minister framed the move as an effort to strengthen border security, curb identity fraud, and preserve the integrity of Nigerian citizenship.

“We will continue to strengthen systems that secure Nigeria’s borders, prevent identity fraud, preserve the sanctity of Nigerian citizenship, and facilitate legitimate travel while preventing unauthorized or ineligible access,” he said.

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The Nigerian Navy has confirmed that some of its personnel have been arrested following a physical confrontation involving other security operatives in Bayelsa State during President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Friday.

The altercation, which circulated widely online, was captured in a 53-second video showing uniformed officers engaged in a heated exchange.

In the clip, a driver operating a Hilux vehicle labelled “Naval Police” is seen stepping out to confront another driver, leading to a verbal dispute.

Shortly after returning to his vehicle, a soldier armed with a rifle approached and struck the Naval Police driver, triggering a violent scuffle.

The incident quickly escalated into a broader fight, with personnel from both sides trading blows while onlookers watched in shock.

The clash reportedly happened as the President was departing the venue of an official engagement in the state.

As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the confrontation had not been established.

Responding to the development on Saturday via his X account, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunso, confirmed that those involved are now in custody and facing disciplinary action.

“The affected personnel are in custody and already undergoing appropriate administrative and disciplinary procedures in accordance with extant military regulations,” he wrote.

VIDEO: Nigerian soldiers in free-for-all in Bayelsa during President Tinubu’s visit pic.twitter.com/WtH92G86aJ

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Poland assistant national team coach, Jacek Magiera, has passed away at age 49.

The former Poland U20 manager died on Friday, sparking an outpouring of grief both at home and across Europe.

Among those mourning him is Aston Villa defender Matty Cash.

Magiera had served as the senior national team’s assistant coach since July 2025.

His sudden death came Friday morning after he reportedly collapsed while out for a run.

Cash, who has earned 24 caps for Poland, shared a heartfelt tribute social media: “Jacek, you were such an amazing guy, always with a smile. You will be missed dearly. RIP Legend.”

Poland assistant coach, Jacek Magiera is dead

The United States, US, President Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “fairly soon,” with or without Iran’s cooperation, as tensions over the strategic waterway continue to disrupt global energy supplies.

Speaking ahead of planned talks between US and Iranian officials in Pakistan, Trump said Washington is prepared to act, adding that other countries are also willing to support efforts to restore access.

Addressing journalists before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, Maryland, Trump said: “It won’t be easy.

“I would say this: We will have that open fairly soon.”

Although he did not outline specific steps the US would take to reopen the vital shipping route, Trump made it clear that Washington would not accept any attempt by Iran to impose fees on vessels passing through the strait.

Tehran has suggested it may introduce charges for safe passage even if an agreement is reached to end hostilities.

“If they are doing that, we’re not going to let that happen,” he said.

The US president also stressed that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the central objective of any potential deal, noting that reopening the strait would follow naturally from such an agreement.

“No nuclear weapons, that’s 99 percent of it,” Trump said.

“The strait will open up,” he added, “If we just left, otherwise they make no money.”

US, Iran peace talk: Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘soon’ – Trump

By Dickson Omobola

Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, AASA, Aaron Munetsi, has expressed concern over the state of aviation in Africa, saying despite the continent’s vast population and landmass, its contribution to global aviation remains marginal.

Munetsi fingered regulatory bottlenecks and weak economic fundamentals as major factors responsible for Africa’s underperforming aviation sector.

Referencing data from the International Air Transport Association, IATA, and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, he said Africa operates some of the oldest aircraft globally and maintains one of the smallest fleets, despite a population of about 1.4 billion people spread across 31 million square kilometres.

He spoke at the two-day Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit, NAAIS, organised by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Lagos.

His words: “According to statistics from IATA and ICAO, we have the oldest aircraft in the world and we have the smallest fleet in the world. This is a continent of 1.4 billion people, 31 million square kilometres and we are endowed with so much wealth. If you think about it, 1.4 billion people, yet our contribution to our global aviation is only two per cent. With all these resources, then something must be wrong somewhere.

 ”When you think about the actual commercial aircraft acquisition on the continent, with 52 national airlines, flag carriers on the continent, only seven are fully operational of the 52, and of these seven, only one is profitable. When you compare the profitability of African airlines per passenger, we are getting just less than 1 US dollar. That’s where the challenge is when it comes to aircraft acquisition because the economics are not working. Why are they not working? I think the regulatory framework is our biggest challenge. I hear the story that Africa has the oldest number of aircraft.

 “It does not surprise me, but at the same time, I am not alarmed because as long as the aircraft is maintained, it is still safe. Go to the United States and you will see how many old …are still flying.

 ”So, we should not cripple ourselves by embracing regulations that are actually not serving us. The number of aircraft on the continent is just less than the thousands that are in full commercial use. It is less than a thousand. Does anyone know how many aircraft Delta has? 1,500.

 ”The whole continent, we have less than a thousand aircraft. Now, if we are really serious about this, we applaud the initiative that has been taken here in Nigeria, because that is where we need to start. If we are serious about aviation, we need to start asking how we can actually bridge the gap in terms of acquisition of aircraft in Africa.”

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All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has criticised the state House of Assembly over allegations linking a former governor to recent staff movements within the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In a statement issued on Thursday, by Kola Olabisi, the Osun APC Director of Media and Information, the party described the claims by lawmakers led by Speaker Adewale Egbedun as unfounded, following a press briefing held in Osogbo earlier in the day.

The Assembly had alleged that Gboyega Oyetola, now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, was behind what it described as internal operational changes within INEC in the state.

Responding, the APC maintained that “such staff redeployments fall strictly within the statutory responsibilities of the electoral body and are guided by existing electoral laws.

“Routine administrative actions of INEC should not be misconstrued or politicised. Such transfers have occurred previously without controversy.”

The party stated that it had no involvement in the internal affairs of INEC and was unaware of the specific staff movement referenced by the lawmakers.

“We are not even aware that such action has taken place, and we are not concerned with the internal operations of the commission,” the APC said.

The statement also dismissed the allegation against Oyetola as lacking evidence, stressing that “it is a fundamental principle that whoever makes an allegation must provide proof.”

The APC accused the lawmakers of diverting attention from governance issues, suggesting that their actions were politically motivated ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

The party linked the controversy to broader political developments in the state, noting that preparations for the election were intensifying among various stakeholders.

It reaffirmed its support for its governorship candidate, stating that efforts were ongoing to secure electoral victory through lawful means.

“Oyetola and other party members remain committed to working within the law to ensure success at the polls,” the statement added.

The APC also urged the public to disregard the allegations, describing them as “baseless and unsupported by any empirical evidence.”

Reiterating its position, the party maintained that INEC should be allowed to carry out its duties independently, without external interference or political pressure.

The Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday raised concerns over recent administrative changes within the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, warning that the developments could affect the integrity of forthcoming elections in the state.

Addressing journalists at a press conference in Osogbo on Thursday, Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Egbedun on behalf of lawmakers said the redeployment of Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun had drawn attention, particularly as it appeared sudden and without clear justification.

The Assembly disclosed that it had also received reports suggesting that further redeployments of key electoral personnel were being considered, including officials such as Administrative Secretaries, Electoral Officers, Assistant Electoral Officers and ICT staff across the state.

DAILY POST also reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC redeployed its Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke.

The redeployment came amid petitions to the electoral umpire’s chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan over alleged partisanship.

DAILY POST gathered that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, demanded for Agboke’s redeployment ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.

Osun APC dismisses lawmaker’s claims over INEC staff transfer

The NASA spacecraft that carried four astronauts around the Moon splashed down as planned Friday into the Pacific Ocean.

The crew members – Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman – are to be met by recovery teams and flown to a US military ship for medical evaluations.

“We have you loud and clear,” mission commander Wiseman said following a communications check.

“What a journey,” he added. “We are stable.”

From false claims that a historic lunar fly-by was staged in a movie studio to unfounded narratives that footage of the crew was AI-generated, the Artemis II mission has been clouded by a blizzard of misinformation.

The falsehoods — circulating across tech platforms including X, TikTok and Facebook — have also added fresh fuel to a longstanding conspiracy theory that NASA’s 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked.

Hashtags such as “fake space” and “fake NASA” have gained traction online since NASA’s lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before.

Among the falsehoods was an image, viewed over a million times on X, purporting to show the Artemis II crew floating before a green screen and facing film cameras — suggesting their mission was staged in a studio, but in reality bore the hallmarks of AI manipulation.

Some users also shared a video showing text appearing through the mission’s official mascot as purported proof the flight was staged.

But a digital forensics expert told AFP’s fact-checkers that the anomaly was the result of a failed text overlay by a news station that had syndicated the official feed.

Unfounded claims that the Artemis II mission detected a mysterious moving object on the moon’s surface also racked up millions of views across platforms.

The misinformation spread as four astronauts — preparing on Friday for a high-stakes re-entry and splashdown — captivated the world with stunning visuals from their fly-by of the Earth’s natural satellite from aboard the Orion spacecraft.

Internet Wild-West

Once confined to the internet’s fringes, conspiracy theories have moved squarely into the mainstream amid growing mistrust of public institutions and traditional media.

Scientific achievements such as the lunar mission present “very easy content for conspiracy influencers,” said disinformation researcher Mike Rothschild.

“There are some people whose reflexive reaction to any kind of major event is to claim it’s fake and staged, no matter what it is,” Rothschild told AFP.

Many of them “pass themselves off as experts in science and physics because it’s somehow more believable to their followers than just going with ‘the official story.’”

The trend underscores a Wild West internet landscape that is largely bereft of guardrails as false narratives erode digital trust. Several tech platforms have gutted trust and safety teams and scaled back moderation, making them what researchers call a hotbed for misinformation.

Further sowing online confusion were claims that the entire Artemis II mission was a hoax powered by artificial intelligence tools.

The assertion underscores how the rise of cheap and widely available AI tools has given misinformation peddlers a handy incentive to cast doubt on authentic content — a tactic researchers have dubbed as the “liar’s dividend.”

‘Secret knowledge’

The swirl of falsehoods has also bolstered one of the longest enduring conspiracy theories — that NASA faked the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, broadcasting visuals shot in a Hollywood studio.

The conspiratorial discourse has seeped into pop culture, becoming a plotline in movies like romantic comedy “Fly Me to the Moon” — with Scarlett Johansson’s character tasked with faking a moon landing — and some celebrities also amplifying the claim.

“The moon landing is an example of a conspiracy that will not die,” Timothy Caulfield, a misinformation expert from the University of Alberta in Canada, told AFP.

“These conspiracies are attractive for a host of reasons including that they are linked to the allure of having ‘secret knowledge’ or being aware of things others don’t know.”

Though easy to debunk, such theories persist as Artemis II comes decades after the previous lunar missions, events today’s internet-savvy generation has little recollection of.

“In many ways, it is a testament to how hard it is for humans to travel to the moon — after all, we did it from 1968 to 1972, and it has taken until 2026 to do it again. It makes many people wonder if it ever happened,” space exploration expert Francis French told AFP.

“Right now we are seeing remarkable photographs and video of the Earth and the moon…These photos alone should remove doubt and show once again the amazing things humans are capable of.”

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A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, has died at the age of 66 following a prolonged illness.
His death, which reportedly occurred on Friday evening was confirmed by House spokesman, Akin Rotimi.

Rotimi described the late lawmaker’s passing as a significant loss to the National Assembly and the country, noting his decades-long contribution to legislative development.

“His passing is a profound loss to the House of Representatives, his constituents, and the nation at large,” Rotimi said.»

Hassan, who was elected into the House in 2023 under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary.

According to Rotimi, the deceased was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost legislative counsels and legal draftsmen, with many laws enacted over the years bearing his imprint.

“With his demise, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost Legislative Counsel and Legal Draftsmen, whose contributions significantly advanced legislative development and constitutional processes,” he added.

Before venturing into partisan politics, Hassan had a long career within the National Assembly bureaucracy, rising to the rank of Permanent Secretary. His institutional knowledge and administrative experience, lawmakers said, enriched parliamentary deliberations and policy oversight.

During his tenure in the House, he also served on several committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols and Agreements.

The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, extended condolences to Hassan’s family, constituents, and the government and people of Kano State.

Hassan is scheduled to be buried on Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites.

“May his soul rest well, and may his legacy endure,” Rotimi said.

Kano federal lawmaker, Danjuma is dead