- Out of 29 federal directors who took the Permanent Secretary qualifying exam, 18 failed to meet the 50 percent pass mark, leaving only 11 eligible for the next selection stage
- The recruitment, approved by President Bola Tinubu, bars directors under disciplinary procedures and follows the Federal Character principle, ensuring only candidates from specific states qualify
- Nigerians have reacted strongly, with some questioning the need for an exam at such a senior level, while others criticize the system, alleging corruption and incompetence among the candidates
Nigerians React as 18 Top Federal Directors Fail Perm Secretary Qualifying ExamSource: TwitterPublic Reactions to the Exam Results”Why does anyone need to write exams to become a permanent secretary? It doesnt make any sense. At that level, you should be assessing them based on their experience and perhaps interviewing them for the new roles.” “LoL we know they were pushed there… Are any one of them even as qualified as most of us today? I’m looking forward to a fair challenge!!!””Just imagine, without forgery and corrupt people like this.””When too much money don enter head, book no dey fit enter again.”PhD student could not write his name properly
"Let the gods fight for themselves": Nigerians react as Anambra govt seals Okija…
Reactions as Soludo Go After Native Doctors, Seals Okija ShrineSource: TwitterIgboegbuezes business is illegal under state laws, and the government is determined to rid Anambra of such fraudulent activities, Emeakai said. all items found in the shrine will undergo forensic examination, and the results will determine further government action.The activities of fake spiritual leaders are ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Breaking: Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason
Igboegbuezes business is illegal under Anambra state homeland security laws.All items found in the shrine will undergo forensic examination, and the results will determine further government action.”The activities of fake spiritual leaders are fueling a get-rich-quick mentality in the state.Our mandate is to sanitise Anambra, and we are committed to that. Anything contributing to the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Reps panel summons customs CG over refusal of personnel to retire
Customs CG Adewale summoned by Reps. Photo credit: Nigeria Customs ServiceSource: FacebookWhy Customs boss was summoned Nigerians deserve to know the truth of the matter, and it is only the CG that can clarify the situation, the statement reads.Reps threaten to arrest ID Commission Mgt bossIf she fails to show up at the next hearing ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Greed is rising under Tinubu: Lawyer reacts as national grid collapses
On Wednesday afternoon, Nigerians were thrown into darkness as the National grid collapses for the second time in 2025 The development has disrupted business activities in some parts of Nigeria as many lamented over the epileptic supply and rising energy billing under Bola Tinubu’s government Also reacting to the development, prominent lawyer, a lawyer, Inibehe ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
NANS demands probe of students assault on UNIZIK lecturer
The NANS has reacted to the incident in UNIZIK where a student of the university assaulted a lecturer because of a TikTok video Babatunde Akinteye, the NANS Senate President, made the condemnation in a statement issued in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Wednesday, February 12 Akinteye called for a thorough investigation of the incident, ... Read more Continue reading here ▶