The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged that errors affected this year's Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME), attributing the issues to a combination of human and technological failures. The examination body, however, ruled out any form of sabotage in the conduct of the nationwide examination.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has expressed significant concern over Nigeria's deteriorating security situation, describing it as "worrisome." British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, made this statement while addressing journalists at his Abuja residence on Wednesday. Montgomery attributed the growing instability to regional spillovers from neighboring countries, coming at a time when Nigeria is experiencing an upsurge in violent attacks by bandits in Plateau, Benue, and Borno states.

The security situation has reached alarming levels in some regions, as highlighted by House of Representatives member from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji, who described "terrifying insecurity" in his constituency. Jaji narrated disturbing incidents including how "bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs" and committed mass kidnappings, leaving communities devastated and many residents displaced.

In political developments, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting today to discuss modalities for the forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as the crisis over the party's national secretaryship continues to deepen.

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, speaking at the unveiling of a book titled "Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018" in Abuja on Wednesday, emphasized that despite the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria.

In other news, six Nigerians have been deported from the United States after being charged with various crimes. This deportation is reportedly part of a larger plan by the US government to deport approximately 3,000 Nigerians involved in criminal activities in the country.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that it kept detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in solitary confinement. This denial came during the resumed hearing of Kanu's case at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where a DSS operative testified as a witness while having their identity shielded for security reasons.

A boundary clash between Oku Iboku in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and Ikot Offiong in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has reportedly resulted in two deaths, with several others declared missing. The attack occurred on May 13, 2025, when armed assailants allegedly from Ikot Offiong targeted fishermen, farmers, and residents of the coastal community.

In tragic news, a 45-year-old lecturer at the Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum, identified as Samson Philip, was found dead in what police suspect to be a case of suicide. Philip's body was discovered early Tuesday in his residence in Bete, Takum Local Government Area.

Lastly, the Lagos State Police Command's Ketu Division has arrested an ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi, for attempted robbery on the Mile 2 Bridge. The command's spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday.