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In case you missed out on this week's local news, don't worry, I've got you covered. 

. The JAMB Saga: The just concluded JAMB (Joint Admission Matriculation Board) exam brought a lot of tensions from students and their parents as there seemed to be a glitch in the results of students that took the exam. Many parents and wards came out on various social media platforms to air their grievances again the Board. On the 14th of May, the JAMB registrar Professor Is-haq Oloyede admitted to errors, broke down in tears and apologized to the affected students. The glitch affected mainly the Southeastern part of Nigeria and a total of 379,997 will be asked to resist for the exam 
This has raised questions among concerned Nigerian citizens about the competence of the Board as a whole.

Kwara and the Flag: Kwara State of Nigeria has been hailed for recently erecting the tallest pole in West Africa. The ploe bearing the vibrant Nigerian flag is said to to be 70 meters long being the longest pole in Nigeria and West Africa.

Nyesom Wike and the Rumor Monglers: There has been a rumor lately that the current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the former governor of Rivers State is sick and has been battling a type of illness. Nyesom Wike, in an interview with NBC Pidgin has dismissed swirling rumours about his health, insisting that he is “very well” and “full of energy.” 

Anambra State VS Beggars: The Anambra State Government has banned the distribution of food items and other gifts to street beggars in public spaces, particularly under the Aroma Bridge in Awka, the state capital, and other locations.The state government also banned all forms of public begging, loitering, and street trading beneath the bridges in Awka, insisting that the move became necessary to uphold the dignity and order of the capital city, which is the face of the state and anyone found violating this new directive will be arrested and prosecuted.

ISWAP Fighters mass killing: Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have reportedly killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in Malam Karanti, a remote village near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred on Thursday morning and has sparked further concerns over the growing insecurity in the region. According to a report by a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, the ISWAP fighters stormed Malam Karanti around 9 a.m. on Thursday, rounded up the farmers and fishermen, and executed them on suspicion of collaborating with the rival Boko Haram group.

That's all for this week's local news, until next time, I remain your humble pen artist, Tomisin 💕.

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