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Peter Obi’s Comparison of Nigeria’s Educational System With Bangladesh, Turkiye
Bangladesh, which once lagged behind Nigeria in virtually every measurable development index, now surpasses us in all key areas of development and in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Peter Obi wrote on his X( Twitter) : “I just came across the official results from JAMB showing the recent exam figures.
In the data shared by JAMB, a total of 1,955,069 candidates sat for the exam.
Shockingly, out of this number, only about 420,000 candidates scored above 200, while over 1.5 million scored below 200.
This means that over 78% of the total candidates failed to meet the 200-mark threshold — a reflection of the deep-rooted challenges in our educational system.
The latest JAMB results once again highlight the consequences of decades of underinvestment in education, a sector that should be central to our national development strategy.
Currently, Nigeria’s total university enrollment stands at approximately 2 million students.
By comparison, the National University of Bangladesh — a single university — has over 3.4 million students enrolled, despite the country having only about 75% of Nigeria’s population.
One university in Bangladesh surpasses the entire university enrollment in Nigeria.
Bangladesh, which once lagged behind Nigeria in virtually every measurable development index, now surpasses us in all key areas of development and in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Similarly, Turkey (now Turkiye), with a population of about 87.7 million people, has over 7 million university students — more than three times Nigeria’s total university enrollment.
I have consistently said it: education is not just a social service; it is a strategic investment.
It is the most critical driver of national development and the most powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty.
We must now invest aggressively in education — at all levels — if we are serious about building a prosperous, secure, and equitable Nigeria.”
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Police arrests ADC coordinator, two monarchs in Ebonyi land disputes killings
Suspected warlords from Amasiri community, on Jan 29, 2026, attacked Okporojor village and beheaded four persons, burnt houses, and destroyed other valuable property.
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrested of the Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre (ADC) in Afikpo, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, and two traditional rulers over their alleged involvement in the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this.
Ukandu said that the arrest followed a joint operation involving the Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Ukandu noted that two traditional rulers, Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia, from Amasiri in Afikpo LGA are also in their custody.
The police spokesperson disclosed that 10 people were earlier arrested in connection with the incident.
There has been a long standing land dispute between the people of Okporojor in Oso Edda community in Edda and their Amasiri neighbours in Afikpo LGA.
Suspected warlords from Amasiri community, on Jan 29, 2026, attacked Okporojor village and beheaded four persons, burnt houses, and destroyed other valuable property.
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IGP Egbetokun Posts AIG Tunji Disu to Force CID Annexe, Alagbon
Before the redeployment, AIG Disu headed the Special Protection Unit (SPU), where he oversaw the security of top government officials, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals.
• Photo of AIG Olatunji Rilwan Disu
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the immediate redeployment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annexe, Alagbon, Lagos.
The posting, which takes effect immediately, places AIG Disu at the helm of one of the Nigeria Police Force’s most strategic investigative formations, responsible for handling high-profile criminal investigations and sensitive national cases.
Before the redeployment, AIG Disu headed the Special Protection Unit (SPU), where he oversaw the security of top government officials, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals.
His appointment to the Alagbon Annexe is widely seen as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his operational competence and leadership experience.
A seasoned police officer, Disu has previously served as Commissioner of Police in key commands, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command and the Rivers State Command, where he was credited with firm command leadership and operational effectiveness.
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Wike, FCT workers end industrial squabbles
Following the resolution, all JUAC members and affiliates of the NLC and TUC working in the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (MFCT) have been directed to resume work immediately in the interest of industrial peace.
The industrial action embarked upon by workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been officially called off following a breakthrough agreement reached between the FCT Administration and organised labour after an overnight reconciliatory meeting with the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike.
Organised Labour, under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), announced the decision in a joint circular dated February 3, 2026.
The meeting, convened at the instance of the Chairman, Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, began at about 11:45 p.m. on Monday and ended at 3:51 a.m. on Tuesday, with labour leaders describing the discussions as extensive and frank, leading to the amicable resolution of all grievances raised by members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).
Following the resolution, all JUAC members and affiliates of the NLC and TUC working in the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (MFCT) have been directed to resume work immediately in the interest of industrial peace.
The minister also assured workers of mutual respect and continued engagement, while both parties agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike, and that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC) relating to the dispute would be withdrawn.
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