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  MiesTalks Thousands of university graduates across Nigeria have been denied the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) flagged their admissions as illegitimate in April 2024. Despite having accepted their offers years ago and being listed on the official matriculation register, their JAMB portals suddenly displayed “fake admission.” Approximately 14,000 students, many from institutions like Ambrose Alli University, Imo State University, University of Calabar, and Lagos State University, were affected just days before the NYSC Batch B Stream 1 mobilisation . Graduates explained that although they took the JAMB exam, their schools admitted them directly and handled regularisation processes that later proved ineffective. Some students paid for JAMB regularisation and even received admission letters, only to later see their status revoked. JAMB, in response, attributed the issue to illegal admiss...

  By Chico Mies NASS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has made it clear that Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), head of the caretaker administration in Rivers State, is serving a temporary role aimed solely at restoring law and order. This came as the House inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversee governance in Rivers State during the current State of Emergency. The committee, led by Rep. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere and Deputy Chairman Rep. Ali Isa J.C., includes several key lawmakers and was established following President Tinubu’s six-month emergency declaration on March 18. Speaker Abbas, addressing the House, stressed the importance of this move in preserving constitutional governance and ensuring stability in the face of the crisis in Rivers. He invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, emphasizing that the emergency declaration demanded oversight from the National Assembly. He reaffirmed that Ibas’ administration is not permanent an...

  By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance.  Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...

By Chico Mies NIMC The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details exclusively through its official self-service portal to safeguard their personal information. In a statement issued on Monday by Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s head of corporate communications, the commission emphasized the importance of using only the designated platform to maintain data security and integrity. “To ensure the security and integrity of your NIN data, modifications should only be carried out via the official NIMC self-service portal: selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng ,” the statement read. NIMC cautioned against using unauthorized websites for modifications, warning that doing so could expose individuals to identity theft and data breaches. It assured Nigerians that using the official portal guarantees data protection while providing the convenience of making updates remotely. The commission also reiterated that all NIN ...

  By MiesTalks The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has put forward a proposal to create 31 new states, which would increase the total number of states in Nigeria from 36 to 67 if approved. During Thursday’s plenary session, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announced the proposed states, highlighting their distribution across the country's geopolitical zones. In the North-Central region, the suggested new states include Benue Ala, Okun, Okura, Confluence, Apa-Agba, Apa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The North-East could see the creation of Amana, Katagum, Savannah, and Muri, while the North-West may gain New Kaduna, Gurara, Tiga, Kainji, and Ghari. For the South-East, the proposed states are Etiti, Adada, Urashi, Orlu, and Aba. In the South-South, the new states would be Ogoja, Warri, Bori, and Obolo. Meanwhile, the South-West could have Toru-Ebe, Ibadan, Lagoon, Ijebu, and Oke-Ogun/Ife-Ijesha added to its map. For this pr...

  By MiesTalks Canada has committed to a $1.3 billion border security plan, enhancing enforcement with new helicopters, advanced technology, and additional personnel. Key actions include:  • Appointing a Fentanyl Czar to tackle the opioid crisis  • Designating cartels as terr*rist organizations  • Ensuring 24/7 surveillance at the border  • Launching a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl traff*cking, and money laundering  • Signing a new intelligence directive focused on organized crime and fentanyl, backed by $200 million In response, the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs for 30 days to allow Canada time to implement these measures.