The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a viral list of 120 schools whose results were purportedly withheld in the just released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results over alleged involvement in examination malpractice. WAEC in a statement on Monday, confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, stating that…
Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) Abayomi Arabambi, has slammed Peter Obi for citing Nelson Mandela’s presidency in South Africa as a justification for his single-term vow if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party recently reiterated his pledge to serve one term of four years,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges, even if it remains in power for two decades. Wike stated this during a media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over uncommissioned projects and the government’s development efforts….
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four individuals — including a man, his wife, girlfriend, and her younger sister — over a bizarre staged kidnapping scheme aimed at extorting ₦5 million from the girls’ father. According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the alleged kidnap was…
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said her unwavering support for Peter Obi stems from her belief in his selfless leadership and genuine commitment to Nigeria’s future. Speaking during an exclusive interview, Adichie praised the former Anambra State governor for his humility and clear sense of purpose, which she said sets him apart from…
Petroleum product marketers and retailers are trading blame as the premium motor spirit pump price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria. On Monday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets across the country increased fuel prices. In Abuja, Nasarawa, and Kogi states, the NNPCL petrol pump price jumped by N65 per litre to N955…
South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, best known for his role as Chief Choi in the 2019 hit Extreme Job, has died at the age of 55. According to multiple reports including Deadline, Variety, and Yonhap News Agency, Song was found dead in a parked car in a residential complex in Yongin, about 25 miles from…
A lifeless body of a lady identified simply as Halimat was on Monday recovered by operatives of the Osun State Police near a mosque in the Ogo-Oluwa area, Osogbo. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, who confirmed the incident, said the remains of the deceased were picked up alongside a piece of paper that…
One person has been reported dead following alleged drilling during a cult initiation process at Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo. A source told journalists that the victim died on Sunday following repeated drilling during the initiation exercise. The victim, simply identified as Prosper, was said to have approached a family member, identified…
A gruesome incident has rocked Jigawa State as a mob lynched an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps while on assignment at the Shurawin market, Kiyawa Local Government Area. According to PUNCH, the incident which occurred on Monday at about 2 pm, has left the community in shock. Confirming the incident, the…