📰 One Minute Weekly News Recap – May 25, 2025 | NaijaRush
Catch up on Nigeria’s top headlines in under a minute! Here’s what made the news:
🎓 JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results — 1.5 Million Score Below 200
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released results for the rescheduled UTME held from May 16–19. Shockingly, over 1.5 million out of 1.9 million candidates scored below 200/400, raising alarm bells over deep-rooted issues in Nigeria’s education sector.
🤖 INEC Unveils Artificial Intelligence Division
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a new Artificial Intelligence Division. The initiative aims to boost election transparency and efficiency, marking a bold step toward digital transformation in Nigeria’s electoral process.
⚔️ Army Repels ISWAP Attack in Borno — 16 Terrorists Killed
On May 22, the Nigerian Army successfully repelled an ISWAP assault in Damboa, Borno State. At least 16 insurgents were neutralized. Sadly, two soldiers lost their lives. A secondary explosion near an ammunition depot was also contained quickly.
🏃♂️ Six Athletes Disqualified from Gateway Games for Doping
The National Sports Commission has disqualified six athletes from the 2024 Gateway Games over doping violations. Authorities say this underscores the need for discipline and integrity in Nigerian sports.
👮 Cyber Blackmailer Nabbed in Lagos
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for cyber blackmail after posing as a woman online to extort over ₦4 million from unsuspecting men. He’s now facing trial for fraud and extortion.
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