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Reps Urge JAMB To Stay Punitive Action Against Ejikeme

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The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board to stay any punitive actions against Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme over the alleged falsification of her JAMB score.

This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante (PDP-Bayelsa) at plenary in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ejikeme claimed to have scored 362 as against 249, the board recorded in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) through JAMB.

Abiante said Ejikeme, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra, sat for the 2023 UTME and claimed to have scored 362.

Abiante added that on July 2, JAMB Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, accused Ejikeme of manipulating her UTME score from 249 to 362.

He said Ejikeme came out to defend herself, adding that she printed the result from the JAMB website and has always been a brilliant child.

He said Mmesoma came first in all the examinations she had been taking before the UTME; hence, she posited that she was not capable of manipulating her UTME result.

According to him, cognizant of the fact that in Nigeria, when uploading or downloading results of examinations or polls electronically, glitches can occur at any time, hence the need to establish the facts before any blame.

He said Benjamin had earlier alleged that some of the 2023 UTME candidates were parading fake scores to get an undue advantage from the public, hence the need to investigate the allegation.

The house, therefore, set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged manipulation of Ejikeme’s UTME results and report back within one week for further legislative action

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NiDCOM Chief Applauds Interior Ministry’s Passport Upgrades

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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Ministry of Interior, led by Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for implementing groundbreaking changes to streamline passport application and collection for Nigerians abroad.

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, expressed gratitude for these advancements, noting, “Nigerians abroad have long awaited improvements in accessing passport services.

This revolution in the application and collection process is a much-needed change that will ease the burden on our citizens globally.”

Dabiri-Erewa underscored NiDCOM’s dedication to aiding these reforms through widespread advocacy and awareness campaigns.

“Advocacy is at the heart of NiDCOM’s work. We are prepared to collaborate fully with the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service to ensure that Nigerians in the Diaspora are well informed about these developments and continue to be a bridge between Nigeria and its diaspora,” she said.

Minister of Interior Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo responded by highlighting the Ministry’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership with NiDCOM and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

He proposed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen this collaboration.

“Our goal is to ensure effective communication and engagement with Nigerians abroad. We are looking forward to strong collaboration, particularly in advocacy and sensitization, to make these reforms successful,” Tunji-Ojo emphasized.

The new Contactless Biometrics system is designed to make passport renewals more convenient. Benefits include reducing the need for long-distance travel, eliminating accommodation expenses, and cutting down on work absences. This option is specifically available for passport renewals and applicants over 18.

The service launched on November 1 in Canada, with plans to extend to the United States on November 15. By December 1, it will be available worldwide, providing greater accessibility for Nigerians across the globe.

 

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Suspects Faked Court Fainting for Drama — IG

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Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has revealed that the courtroom fainting episodes involving six suspects before their arraignment were intentionally staged to gain negative publicity.

Egbetokun emphasized that medical assistance was immediately given, highlighting the police force’s dedication to ensuring the well-being of all individuals in its custody.

On Friday, 76 suspects—many of them minors appearing visibly undernourished—were brought to court in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protest. During the session, six suspects collapsed and had to be carried out for urgent care.

Despite the drama, the court set bail for each minor at N10 million, sparking widespread criticism, both at home and abroad.

In a statement dated November 1 and signed by Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector-General underscored that anyone who has reached the age of criminal responsibility must answer for their actions under Nigerian law, regardless of their age.

Egbetokun stated, “Today, an unexpected incident in court saw six of the suspects suddenly rush out and faint, drawing media attention in a deliberate and scripted manner to attract negative attention.

“Medical aid was promptly provided to these individuals, demonstrating the Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of those in its custody, irrespective of the allegations they face.”

 

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