The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withdrawn the recently released 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The withdrawal follows an internal post-release review that uncovered technical glitches affecting the accuracy of scores in key subjects. Candidates are urged to recheck their results after a 24-hour suspension period. Technical Glitches Trigger Urgent Review WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, confirmed the decision in a statement released on Thursday from WAEC’s Lagos headquarters. The council discovered technical bugs linked to a new anti-malpractice innovation called paper serialization, applied to Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics. The…
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Former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Oparah, has forcefully dismissed recent allegations that former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, misappropriated party funds during his election campaign. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Oparah labeled these accusations as baseless and misleading, stressing that Obi funded his campaign entirely from his personal resources. Allegations of Misuse Stir Controversy Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi had publicly claimed that Obi tapped into the party’s treasury to bankroll his presidential bid. However, Oparah responded emphatically, “There was nothing of such. Mr. Obi never spent any money…
In a recent explosive interview on Arise News, Farouk Aliyu, former Minority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives and staunch All Progressives Congress (APC) insider, made chilling remarks about his party’s approach to political opposition. His unapologetic admission that the APC intends to suffocate all opposition forces has ignited controversy, raising deep concerns about Nigeria’s democratic future. An Unvarnished Threat Against Opposition Parties Aliyu did not mince words. He candidly revealed that the APC, which currently holds power under President Bola Tinubu, is bent on ensuring that opposition parties “do not see the light of day.” According to him, the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken the drastic step of dismissing 15 personnel from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), while demoting 59 others for various acts of misconduct and breaches of discipline on August 7, 2025. These actions expose the continuing rot within the correctional system, raising urgent questions about leadership and accountability. Shocking Scale of Indiscipline Uncovered According to Umar Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer of NCoS. The dismissals and demotions followed a comprehensive review overseen by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Ministry of Interior. The Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose…
A simmering conflict has erupted between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force, centering on the custody and treatment of two suspects linked to an alleged microfinance bank glitch. The dispute spotlights troubling overlaps in jurisdiction and raises serious questions about the coordination and legality of law enforcement actions in high-profile financial crimes. Suspects Caught in Legal Crossfire The suspects, Illesanmi Olaniyi and Ishola Maruf, were first arrested on March 17, 2024, by operatives of the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja. After initial detainment, they were granted administrative bail by the police. A…
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has unveiled a new initiative to develop ten new schools in Abuja’s rural communities. During his media chat on Monday in the nation’s capital, Wike announced that this education project would begin immediately. The plan, he stated, will be coordinated by the Mandate Secretary of Education to address widespread disparities in educational access outside Abuja’s urban core. “I promise ten schools; as I leave here, I will tell the mandate secretary to set up the scheme. It will be in the rural areas,” Wike declared. Wike’s assurance is drawing intense controversy, with skeptics suggesting…
In a significant and somewhat contentious development, the Olubadan-in-Council nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The decision was taken on Monday at the Oke-Aremo palace, marking a pivotal moment in Ibadan’s traditional hierarchy. The nomination was proposed by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole. Both are influential figures within the Olubadan-in-Council, the ruling chamber responsible for selecting new monarchs. The council members reportedly signed off unanimously on Ladoja’s nomination before forwarding it to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for official ratification. Governor Makinde’s Role:…
David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, delivered a polarizing message to the Southeast region on Monday in Abuja. He insisted that the Southeast must abandon the politics of hatred and emotional sentiments if it hopes to produce the nation’s next president. Umahi argued that the region’s best route to the presidency lies in backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. With blunt certainty, Umahi dismissed hopes for an Igbo presidency in 2027 as “unrealistic.” Sharply warning against what he calls “darkening counsel without knowledge” false narratives. According to him, mislead the Southeast into expecting an imminent presidency. An Unpopular…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, issued a fierce warning to residents and organizations in Abuja who have failed to pay their ground rent. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Monday, Wike made it clear that the FCT Administration will begin sealing off properties that are in arrears, regardless of any attempts to blackmail or pressure his office. Wike’s tone was unyielding. “I’m going to seal up all those properties. You can’t deny us the taxes we use for development,” he declared emphatically. His declaration underscored the administration’s frustration with long-standing defaulters who continue to ignore payment notices…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has launched a scathing attack on social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In a viral Instagram video on Sunday, the actress dismissed his claims as manipulative and dishonest, urging Nigerians to stop taking him seriously. VeryDarkMan had alleged that Iyabo Ojo backed out of an agreement to publicly apologise to Nigerian singer Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry. The supposed agreement was said to have been reached during a roundtable at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), which included Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Tonto Dikeh, and their legal teams.…