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The amount of APC sponsored propaganda against Peter Obi is mind boggling. Obi is a goal.

danvon:
Geography.

China is wealthy because of its good river which facilitates its trade.

Africa is behind because its rivers arent good for trade

proper management matters a lot,we lack it in Africa.

All the eastern ports especially Onitsha are very economically viable but poor governance and backward politics wouldn't allow them to thrive,we still have a long way to go in this country but who's the leader to lead us on that journey?

RIP English. This is just a tragicomedy. Funny enough, he's more likely to get a federal job or political appointment than his better educated peers from the south.

It's obvious that JAMB have single out the south East for this glitch
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18G5sXq553/

JAMB and Federal Government: Please Stop Creating Unnecessary Expenses and Risks for Our Students

*~Mgbechi Emmanuel Igwebuike (Evang)*

Yesterday 7th August, 2025, after receiving numerous calls from distressed students, I decided to visit the JAMB Office in Amawbia, Anambra State. These calls came from young people who have been stranded there since Tuesday, seeking to upload their O’Level results or process a change of institution and course.

What I discovered was deeply troubling. Students told me they were compelled to return day after day, spending at least ₦8,000 daily on transportation, feeding, and other costs - yet after three days, many had not even been attended to. Their frustration was palpable, and their hope, slowly eroding.

Upon further investigation, I learnt that these essential services are now being processed only at the JAMB state office in Amawbia, because all other JAMB-accredited CBT centres in the state have been denied access to the relevant portal. Out of 28 approved centres in Anambra, 17 have been blacklisted, while the rest have had their service access restricted. In many cases, the operators of these centres were not even informed of specific reasons for this sanction - only the vague statement, “under investigation.”

An additional finding from a staff member inside the Amawbia office revealed the alleged reason for this crackdown: some CBT centres were said to have been charging students exorbitant fees for changes of institution and course. But here is the obvious question - if JAMB already regulates the cost of UTME registration nationwide, why can’t it also regulate and enforce a fixed price for these other services, instead of shutting down access entirely?

By cutting off access to all centres, the action has created an even bigger problem than the one it sought to solve. Hundreds of students from across Anambra - some travelling from the most remote villages - are now forced to converge on a single office. Many have made four to five fruitless trips without success. To make matters worse, services that would normally cost ₦1,500 or ₦2,500 at accredited CBT centres are now costing up to ₦15,000 at the state office, often inflated by unofficial charges, where some students have to pay an extra amount to lobby their way in.

Even more alarming is that the centre has suspended all other services, such as regularisation and correction of data, leaving students with no clear path to resolve pressing academic issues.

This situation is both unjust and avoidable. These are young Nigerians - our future leaders-already carrying the heavy burden of economic hardship, insecurity, and uncertainty. Now, they are being pushed into further financial strain, exposed to travel risks, and made to endure emotional stress that could have been prevented.

The timing makes it even worse: many universities have already commenced their post-UTME screenings, yet these students cannot complete the necessary JAMB changes to qualify. Their academic futures are hanging by a thread-not because they failed to meet requirements, but because of bureaucratic bottlenecks.

I understand that JAMB must uphold integrity and fairness in its processes. But must students be made to bear the brunt of anti-corruption measures? Couldn’t these centres have been allowed to continue under strict monitoring and regulated pricing, pending the conclusion of investigations?

Education remains the hope of our nation. We cannot afford to let administrative roadblocks destroy the dreams of our youths. I appeal passionately to the Federal Government, the Honourable Minister of Education, and JAMB leadership to urgently:

1. Restore access to accredited CBT centres for essential services like O’Level uploads and change of course/institution.

2. Enforce price regulation for all JAMB-related services, not just UTME registration.

3. Ensure transparency by clearly communicating reasons for blacklisting and providing timelines for resolution.

4. Put students first by removing unnecessary financial burdens and limiting their need for repeated long-distance travel.

Our students are not asking for charity-they are asking for fairness, efficiency, and compassion. Let us not abandon them at the very gates of their future.

Your father was a corrupt and clueless leader,a mass murderer filled with tribalism and nepotism, the worst president in the country's history second only to Tinubu if not worse than him. At least, Tinubu is not as blood thirsty as your father.

This thread have been overrun by APC paid online influencers trying to give credit to Tinubu government for a private company project that started before Tinubu became president. All these wouldn't change the fact that Tinubu government have nothing to show despite removal of subsidies leading to the government been awash with money.

Ndipe:
Mere nursery school teacher? Your remarks stink! Teaching is a noble profession. Without teachers, we wouldn't be educated academically. And she was way better than her murderer and did not deserve to die.

I have nothing against teachers rather I'm pointing out that she got no money.

What type of 21 years old young man ruins his life over a 26 years old single mother of 3 working as a mere nursery school teacher? Both of them are probably sick in the head.

As far women are concerned, just get money and the rest is history.

This thread is already been overrun by APC paid online influencers defending Wike the land grabber.

Peter Obi is the man of the moment,he generates more news than the sitting president.

Seun, move this to the frontpage to balance the earlier report on the frontpage.

Say it again,Igbo amaka. We move.

Childish propaganda.

pastorarynzay:
Same reason why Iran should not have a nuclear weapons



Anger is something we need to understand that its part of us

but Israel should have nuclear weapons?


Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake then if indeed he gave them money, you can't compare what he did to what Tinubu did.

Read the attached note, this is their global staff strength, they don't employ UpTo that number of people in Nigeria alone.

I thought Israeli supporters are claiming that they only target military targets? Useless propaganda.

All these campaign to justify American interference into the war is meaningless.

Buhari released similar sums of money for the same purposes in the north with nothing to show for it. We lack quality leaders in this country,I guess it's code for 2027 election.

You just posted picture of a cow and told the price in Adamawa without proof? Sounds like APC propaganda. That cow is close to 2 million or more in southern Nigeria. That cow use to cost no more than 300-400k in southern Nigeria,a few years back.The increase in price of transportation is a big factor affecting the sudden rise in the cost of foods including cow meat (beef).

Firebox123:
country no hard

At least people are making millions and billions here

Person way no work no fit chop nau

I see Uber and bolt driver way earn 200k per week

So what are you saying

You're just a paid online influencer and therefore shouldn't be taken serious.

SoulWriter:
Sometimes I sit and ask myself: is it supposed to be this hard just to live a normal life in Nigeria?

We're not even asking for luxury. Just peace. A steady job. Electricity that works. Security on the roads. Food that’s affordable. But somehow, even the most basic things feel like a fight.

You go to the market today and prices have changed overnight. Fuel scarcity one week, power outage the next. Then you hear news of people being kidnapped, or another protest being shut down. And in the midst of all this, you're still expected to "hustle hard" and keep your head up.

It's exhausting.

This is not even about politics anymore. It's about the fact that many of us are just tired. Mentally, physically, emotionally drained.

We’re still trying — going to work, looking for side gigs, sending airtime to parents, caring for siblings, applying for jobs abroad, praying at night — but it feels like we’re carrying a country on our backs.

I’m not here to rant. I just wanted to say if you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone. There are so many of us who feel the same way but stay quiet because we don’t want to sound ungrateful.

But let’s be honest — we deserve better. This is not what living should feel like.

because Nigerians choose their leaders based on tribe and religion instead of competency. We also steal other people's turn to lead just out of blind support based on tribe and religion. You can't have sustainable peace without justice.

From Dublin, Ireland. I'm having problem uploading it was this website

Igbo Amaka

Nigeria is the only country where newspapers intentionally print false news like the reported court order for Simon Ekpa to be deported to Nigeria and get away with it because they are lying in favour of the government. This country have gone to the dogs.

Ebuka78:
Click on the person's username which will show how profile

Stroll, dow to the last part and you will see the block Box


Thick the box and click block user

Page will reload showing the person has been blocked.


When you block someone, you won't see the person's comments or post


It only last for two weeks, maximum

thanks for the explanation.

Ebuka78:
Have you noticed that we now have sane comments on FP since the introduction of the block button?

We commend the admin for his hard work in actualizing that.

Now, let's return this forum to how it used to be; sane minds with new ideas.

The first person I blocked was Helinues

What about you?

how does the block button work?

ogbongenet:
Good afternoon my fellow nairalander most especially the like minds from the great Agricultural section, we are the best because we feed other sections,na we be their father.
Now, let’s look into pepper farming and the benefit of starting it as a business. In the process of researching business opportunities in Nigeria, I have discovered that no one has any good reason to be poor. If you are poor, it’s either because you want to or you’ve not been properly informed. There are many things you could pick up today and walk yourself up there within the next three years. One of them is pepper farming. I'm starting my pepper farming now wish I promise to share all my activities here for correction, learning and encouragement from everyone. My goal is to generate at least 30k twice a week from my investment twice on a week.... We shall see if it's possible or not, may God help me.
I'm planting herbanero pepper (Rodo) and jalapeno (bawa)
Got my hybrid seeds from technism, Avenir f1 and forever f1 variety . I have done the nursery by broadcasting it

sorry if I'm asking a question that have already been answered before, from your practical experience, what's the best planting distance for tomatoes, pepper,okra, cucumber and garden eggs?