Today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held its highly anticipated 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. It was a big day for students, schools, and parents across Nigeria, as crucial decisions were made regarding this year’s admissions into tertiary institutions. Here’s a breakdown of everything that went down: ✅ Official Cut-Off Marks for 2025 Admissions JAMB, in collaboration with key education stakeholders, approved the following national minimum cut-off marks: Universities – 150 Polytechnics and Colleges of Education – 100 Colleges of Nursing Sciences – 140 👉 Please note: Institutions still have the right to set their own (higher) cut-off marks, but they cannot go below these national minimums. 📣 JAMB Announces 2025 Top Scorers The top performers in the 2025 UTME were celebrated today. All three students scored above 370 out of 400! 1. Okeke Chinedu Christian (Anambra)...
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In a shocking turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all legislative and executive structures in Rivers State for six months, citing escalating political tension and security concerns. This unprecedented move means that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all state House of Assembly members have been removed from office.
What Led to This Drastic Decision?
For months, Rivers State has been embroiled in a power struggle between Governor Fubara and political forces loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The conflict reached a boiling point in December 2023 when Fubara ordered the demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex—a move widely seen as an attack on the state’s legislative arm.
Despite multiple interventions, including personal efforts by President Tinubu, the crisis worsened, leading to a Supreme Court ruling on February 28, 2025, which declared that Rivers State was operating without a functional government.
Adding fuel to the fire, the security situation in Rivers State deteriorated rapidly, with reports of rising militant activity, threats, and attacks on vital oil pipelines. The governor’s alleged failure to act in the face of these threats pushed the federal government to take action.
What Happens Next?
In a bid to restore stability, President Tinubu has appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the new Administrator of Rivers State. Under this emergency rule:
The judiciary will continue to function.
No new laws will be enacted.
All governance decisions will go through the Federal Executive Council.
Security agencies will intensify efforts to protect lives and critical infrastructure.
The Bigger Picture
This marks one of the boldest federal interventions in Nigeria’s democratic history. While some believe it’s a necessary step to restore peace, others argue it sets a dangerous precedent for democracy.
Will this move bring lasting stability to Rivers State, or is it the beginning of a deeper political crisis? Only time will tell.
What’s your take on this? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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