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FUTO announces 2025/2026 Admission into JUPEB Programme

Kings Olajide The Management of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has advertised the commencement of sale of forms for admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The programme is being coordinated under the aegis of the University's Centre of Continuing Education (CCE). In a public notice electronically signed by the FUTO Registrar, Chiedozie Uba, prospective students were advised to visit the University website, www.futo.edu.ng click here to digitally obtain the form as well as apply for the programme. According to the press release, the special programme, which reportedly lasts for one year, grants the candidates access to acquire the JUPEB Certificate upon completion. The obtained certificate would enable them to gain Direct Entry Admission into any JUPEB-affiliated university in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. ALSO READ >>> UAES, Umuagwo advertise...

Man sets Wife, Children Ablaze in Abia

A man identified as Udochi Amala, has set his wife and their three children ablaze in Onicha Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The 40-year-old man was said to have set his wife, and their three children on fire over alleged infidelity by his wife.

It was learnt that Amala attempted to flee after the incident but was apprehended.

One of his daughters reportedly passed on having sustained severe burns.

The Abia State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, May 20.

“The police are aware. Investigation is ongoing,” the police spokesperson notified.