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JUST IN: Presidential Election Petition Court Consolidates 3 Surviving Petitions Against Tinubu

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The consolidation of the three surviving petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court has been ordered for speedy hearing and determination of cases challenging the outcome of the Presidential Election, as contained in the pre-hearing report read by the Court, marking the official end of the pre-hearing session, with 30 May now set for the start of actual hearing.

The Presidential Election Petition Court has given three weeks to the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to prove his case against the outcome of the Presidential Election, this will span from 30th May to 23 June, 2023.

According to the Court, the consolidation of the the petitions of Allied People’s Movement (APM), Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP is in the interest of justice and as provided in paragraph 50 of the first schedule of the Electoral Act.

In order to ensure speedy hearing of the petition, there will be no oral examination of witnesses, as what will be required is the adoption of witness statements. For star (or expert) witness, 30 minutes shall be used for evidence in chief while 20 minutes will be for cross examination, and five minutes for re-examination.

The Presidential Election Petition Court also scheduled August 5 for for counsels of all parties in the Obi petition to adopt their addresses indicating an end of hearing, awaiting judgment.

According to the schedule, the Presidential Election Petition Court is expected to hold proceedings from Monday to Saturday each week until completion of hearing of the petition.

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536 blind candidates participate in 2026 UTME

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

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More than 536 blind candidates and others with special needs participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 designated centres nationwide, under arrangements tailored to their needs.

Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in a statement, in Abuja, yesterday.

He disclosed that Kano State recorded the highest number with 136 candidates, followed by Lagos with 95, while Abuja hosts 46 candidates.

Others were from Ado-Ekiti, Bauchi, Benin, Enugu, Kebbi, Oyo, Jos and Yola, each supervised by experienced academics, many of whom are former vice-chancellors.

He noted growing interest among candidates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, describing it as a positive shift and also acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by blind students in pursuing science-related disciplines, and disclosed that efforts have been underway since 2018 to address these barriers.

Prof Okebukola expressed satisfaction with the improving admission outcomes for candidates with disabilities, noting that in the 2025 admission cycle, 483 candidates applied for tertiary education out of which 252 secured admission, representing a 52.2 percent success rate.

He disclosed that candidates with visual impairment formed the largest group, accounting for 429 applications, with over half successfully admitted.

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

(The Sun)

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President Tinubu Appoints New DG/CEO for National Biosafety Management Agency

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.

Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.

The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.

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JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results

In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.

In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.

JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.

It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.

The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.

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