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JAMB Suspends Law Programme Admissions At Eight Universities

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not approve admissions for the Law programme at several Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This follows a suspension order from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) regarding the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme at the affected institutions.

In a statement released on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that no admissions would be granted to candidates seeking to enroll in Law programmes at the universities listed below.

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The suspension is part of ongoing measures to regulate and standardize legal education in the country.

Benjamin stated, JAMB will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enroll in the Law programme at the affected universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.”

The institutions impacted by the suspension include:

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State

  • Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
  • Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
  • Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
  • Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
  • Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
  • Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
  • Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State

Furthermore, the Nigerian Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State, will see its Law programme suspended for an extended period.

Benjamin further elaborated, Please note that the suspension of the Law programme at the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, will last for two academic sessions: specifically, the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions.”

JAMB has urged prospective students to take note of these changes when making their application decisions for the upcoming academic year.

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Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against Google Over Gulf of Mexico Renaming

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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that her government is prepared to take legal action against Google if the tech giant insists on renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for Maps users in the United States.

Sheinbaum stated that the Mexican government had sent another letter to Google, arguing that an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump regarding the renaming only applies to the part of the Gulf located within U.S. territorial waters.

According to Sheinbaum, the letter emphasized that “under no circumstances does Mexico accept the renaming of any geographic area that includes part of its national territory and that is under its jurisdiction.”

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Sheinbaum added that Mexico is awaiting Google’s response, but if the company refuses to reconsider, legal action will follow.

“If necessary, we will file a civil suit,” Sheinbaum said, referencing the earlier announcement that her government was weighing legal measures against the tech company.

The controversy stems from a 2021 executive order by Trump that called for renaming the Gulf of Mexico for U.S. users of mapping services.

While Google announced that its Maps application would show “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico and other countries, U.S. users would see both “Gulf of Mexico” and “Gulf of America,” in compliance with the order.

In a playful but pointed response, Sheinbaum suggested that the United States could be renamed “Mexican America,” referencing a historical map from before 1848 when large portions of Mexico were ceded to the U.S. in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War.

Apple has also renamed the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for U.S. users of its mapping service, following the same directive issued by Trump.

 

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Who Ordered DSS? Lagos Assembly Denies Requesting Security Takeover

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has clarified reports suggesting that it invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to take over its premises, following an incident on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Recall that Armed DSS operatives had stormed the Assembly complex, preventing Speaker Mojisola Meranda and other lawmakers from holding a plenary session.

The situation led to chaos as lawmakers and staff forced open the chamber doors to proceed with the session.

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After about 35 minutes of deliberation, Speaker Meranda adjourned the sitting indefinitely.

An aide to the Speaker, who spoke anonymously, explained that the Assembly’s letter to security agencies was misinterpreted.

The request was for increased security following intelligence that the removed Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, might attempt to return on February 18, posing a potential security risk.

“The DSS action on Monday deviated from the original intent. They hijacked the situation, sealing off the legislative chamber and offices of some principal officers. It appears they received instructions from another source,” the aide said.

The Lagos Assembly maintains that it did not invite the DSS to seal the complex, raising concerns about the agency’s intervention and the source of its directives.

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‘This is Not Gov’t By Gun’ – Lawmakers Decry DSS Invasion Of Lagos Assembly

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The Lagos State House of Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as lawmakers and staff forced operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) out of the chamber after hours of tension.

The crisis unfolded around 12:25 p.m. when irate staff members, frustrated by the chamber’s closure, forcibly pushed open the doors while chanting solidarity songs.

The situation escalated as lawmakers attempted to regain control of proceedings.

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Despite the disorder, the Assembly formed a quorum and commenced plenary at 12:45 p.m.

However, the emotional toll of the incident was evident, as Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda was seen sobbing and wiping away tears.

In the midst of the commotion, lawmaker Yinka Esho was reportedly injured and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

The Assembly members condemned the security operatives’ presence, describing it as a violation of legislative independence and a serious threat to democracy.

With 36 members in attendance, the House summoned the Lagos State Director of the DSS to explain the incident.

In addition, the lawmakers called on National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to launch an investigation into the invasion and disclose the findings to the public.

They also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene to prevent further instability in the state legislature.

Lawmaker Abiodun Tobun strongly criticized the security operatives’ actions, stating, This is not government by the barrels of a gun. What happened today is an aberration of democracy, a total embarrassment, and harassment.”

He added, Nobody can dictate to us. God chooses and removes leaders.”

The House remained resolute in its stance, suspecting the involvement of influential figures behind the incident.

Despite the turmoil, the lawmakers reaffirmed their loyalty to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, vowing to resist any external interference in the Assembly’s affairs.

As the political drama unfolds, all eyes are on President Tinubu and security authorities to address the crisis and restore order to the Lagos State legislature.

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