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Police Reforms: House Of Reps Partners NHRC

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The speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Femi Gbajiabiamila said there is an urgent need for stakeholders to collaborate in order to pursue substantive reforms of the Nigeria police force to avoid further damages to the system.

He stated this when he received the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq and his delegation in his office for a meeting scheduled to develop a legislation on police reforms.

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Hon Gbajiabiamila said the provision of section 215(5) of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended seems to give the police a level of immunity against their excesses, saying “there is a need to delete such clause”

He said the House has been proactive on the issues of police reforms and has made pronouncements and far reaching resolutions which were not achieved before the protest. He said the House under his leadership is determined to pursue the resolutions adding that police reforms and security is top on the legislative agender.

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While congratulating the Nigerian youths for the role they played in ensuring police reforms he noted that collaboration with institutions like the NHRC is very critical considering the work that the Commission has done in ensuring an effective policing system in the country.

He said “the work of the government is the work of everybody, this is the moment to do something and the NHRC is critical in this partnership”.

The speaker further said that accountability is key in dealing with issues of police reforms, he revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been requested to send the list of police personnel with complaints against them in the last five years as well as the list of the victims of brutality to the House for adequate compensation.

Earlier in his remark, the Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq said the Commission is desirous to deliver on its mandate effectively but requires adequate funding to do so. He said activation of the human rights fund will go a long way to enable the commission carry out it functions without hinderance.

In a statement by Fatima Agwai Muhammad assistant Director in the commission said the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission said it is important to channel police funds to the appropriate officers who need such funds to carry out their work as this will avoid diversion of such funds by senior officer thereby making it difficult for the junior ones to carry out their work effectively. “I have funded an investigation at a police station myself because there are no facilities to work with, the situation is so bad that victims and their families are expected to use their money to get stationaries for investigation else the case is not attended to” he added.

He also stated the need to institutionalise an investigation panel that will hear the complaints of human rights violation by the police adding that this will make it easy to discipline indicted officers as well as compensate victims of human rights violations

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JAMB Arrests Two, Parent over Result Falsification

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April 18, 2026

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results using Artificial Intelligence and other electronic tools.

The disclosure came as the board released scores for 632,788 candidates who sat the examination on Thursday, April 16.

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JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended for manipulating official SMS result notifications to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to deceive others, including parents and guardians.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement read.

Benjamin warned that such conduct constituted a serious criminal offence and that the board would pursue all culpable persons to the full extent of the law.

He also cautioned candidates against tampering with result messages from JAMB’s official SMS platforms, 55019 and 66019.

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Group asks Governor Yusuf to appoint Ganduje’s daughter as Kano Deputy Governor

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A group has called on the Governor of Kano State to appoint the daughter of former Governor of Kano, Dr. Asiya Balaraba Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as Deputy Governor.

The group, known as Haɗin Kan Jam’iyyar APC ‘Yan Dangole from Kano State, expressed its support for Dr. Asiya Ganduje to become the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

According to the group, Dr. Asiya Ganduje is a woman committed to serving the people, especially the youth, through various programs that have improved their lives.

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They stated that she has demonstrated competence and dedication in politics, contributing to opportunities for youth and women in areas such as education, skills acquisition, and self-reliance.

The group also emphasized that Dr. Asiya Ganduje possesses compassion and vision for improving the lives of citizens, while encouraging women to participate in politics and economic activities.

Furthermore, they praised her cooperative character and loyalty to party principles, saying this has made her a role model for women and youth.

In conclusion, the group declared that her appointment as Deputy Governor would help bring progress, unity, and prosperity to the people of Kano State.

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UTME 2026: JAMB to Release Day 1 Exam Results Today Before Midnight

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April 17, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of all candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, will be released on Friday, April 17.

Spokesperson of the board, Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a post on X, noting that an announcement would be made when the results are available.

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“This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight. An official announcement will be made to the public and posted on this page as soon as the results are available. Thank you,” he wrote.

Scheduled to run through April 22, the examination is structured into four daily sessions beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., a framework designed to manage the large volume of candidates and reduce congestion at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

This year, nearly 2.2 million candidates are participating across 966 accredited centres, each expected to meet operational benchmarks such as functional computer systems, stable internet connectivity and electricity as well as adequately trained personnel.

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