Afternoon recap: Borno defends reintegration of repentant terrorists; Nigeria ranks third worldwide for students studying abroad; other top stories

New discussions on security and national policy arose after the Borno State Government defended its programme for rehabilitating former terrorists, stating that an oath‑taking ceremony with the Quran is intended to deter them from returning to violence.

At the same time, UNESCO’s Higher Education Global Trends Report placed Nigeria as the world’s third‑largest source of international students, accounting for five percent of global outbound student mobility in 2023, underscoring the increasing number of young Nigerians pursuing education abroad. In the economic sphere, recent documents show that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) together remitted more than N322 billion and US$116.9 million to the Federation Account following President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9.

Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds.

Repentant terrorists swear oath with Quran before reintegration, says Borno

The Borno State Government announced that repentant Boko Haram fighters undergoing rehabilitation and deradicalisation are required to swear an oath on the Quran before they are reintegrated into society.

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Nigeria ranks third globally for students studying abroad

Nigeria has emerged as the world’s third‑largest source of international students, representing five percent of global outbound student mobility in 2023, according to UNESCO’s Higher Education Global Trends Report.

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NNPC, NUPRC remit N322bn, $116.9m after Tinubu order

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reportedly transferred over N322 billion and US$116.9 million into the Federation Account within two months of the February 2026 implementation of Executive Order 9 signed by President Bola Tinubu.

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My first Who Wants to Be a Millionaire salary was ₦100,000 — Frank Edoho

Television presenter Frank Edoho disclosed that his initial salary for hosting “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” was ₦100,000. He explained that, despite the modest amount, he cultivated an on‑screen image of wealth and success, noting that perception plays a crucial role in entertainment broadcasting.

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UTME candidates with highest scores from 2013–2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the official list of top‑scoring UTME candidates from 2013 to 2026. Leading the 2026 list is Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin of Ekiti State, who achieved a score of 372 out of 400 and chose the University of Lagos to study Medicine and Surgery.

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