Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily disabled access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates due to the discovery of technical issues affecting some subjects. In an official statement released on Thursday, WAEC explained that the issue emerged during an internal post-result review. The statement, signed by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, revealed that the glitch was linked to a recently introduced innovation aimed at combating examination malpractice. Innovation Behind the Issue: Paper Serialisation WAEC noted that it had introduced a new system known as paper serialisation for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved immediate pension increases and the launch of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The order followed a briefing by PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, at the State House, Abuja. Swift Rollout of Benefits According to Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said retirees deserve dignity, support, and basic services after years of serving the nation. “The President directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare initiative for low-income retirees under the CPS and called for the immediate implementation of pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee,” the statement read. Police…

Basirat Marshal, daughter of renowned Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has spoken out in defense of her father following allegations that he breached aviation regulations by carrying alcohol aboard a commercial flight. What Really Happened: FAAN vs. K1 De Ultimate On Wednesday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) alleged that the 68-year-old musician violated aviation protocols by bringing an alcoholic beverage aboard ValueJet Airlines Flight VK 201, a morning flight headed to Lagos. According to Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s spokesperson, the incident occurred during the boarding process and was flagged by flight attendants. The…

Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa outperformed more than 20,000 participants from 69 countries—including students from native English-speaking nations—earning the top spot in a globally respected competition that tests English language skills, critical thinking, and communication. Global Recognition for Nigeria and Yobe State The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognized academic contest designed to assess English proficiency among teens from both English and non-English-speaking countries. Nafisa’s historic win has not only brought pride to Nigeria but has also positioned Yobe State as a rising hub for academic excellence. Her remarkable achievement was confirmed in a statement…

The management of the Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State has raised an urgent alert to the public, warning against a fraudulent website falsely claiming to handle admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session. In an official statement released on Tuesday by the institution’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya-Bello, the university emphasized that the admission process has not commenced, and the public should disregard any unofficial communication channels. According to Yahaya-Bello, a cloned version of the university’s website and a fake email address are currently being used by scammers to deceive prospective admission seekers into paying money…

Leadway Assurance has partnered with Ecobank Nigeria to launch a bancassurance initiative aimed at making insurance more accessible to Nigerians. The collaboration embeds insurance services into Ecobank’s banking operations, reaching employees, customers, and small business owners. Easy Access to Comprehensive Insurance Solutions Through this partnership, Ecobank customers can now access a range of Leadway insurance products, including: Trained product champions will be available in selected Ecobank branches to guide customers on policy options. Leaders Speak on the Vision Kikelomo Fischer, Director at Leadway, noted, “This is about bringing protection closer to people—right when and where they need it.” Adeola Ogunyemi…

D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama says Nigeria’s reign over African women’s basketball is far from over following their record-extending seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan. D’Tigress defeated Mali 78–64 in Sunday’s final, sealing their fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown and a 29-game unbeaten run, while booking their place at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. “We want to keep going,” Wakama said. “It’s hard to put a number on it, but hopefully for a long time.” Despite only having six training sessions before their opening game, Wakama praised the team’s mental toughness. “Other teams had months to prepare. We had…

Mahmood Adegbite, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources in Lagos State, has issued a serious health warning concerning untreated borehole water in the Lekki axis. He made the statement during a recent stakeholders meeting, stressing the urgent need for wastewater treatment in the area. “Lekki Residents May Be Drinking Contaminated Wastewater” – Adegbite Speaking candidly at the forum, Adegbite said, “Everyone digging boreholes within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water.’” According to him, the lack of proper wastewater treatment facilities in Lekki has led to seepage and contamination…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the suspected murder of a 45-year-old man, Mr. Udeme Sunday Uko, who was found dead inside a church where he had been sleeping overnight with his family. According to a press statement released late Tuesday night by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, around 12:10 a.m. at Ikot Oku Usung village, located in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. “The preliminary report indicates that Mr. Udeme Uko, along with his wife…

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has stirred new controversy after comparing her time at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Sagamu to life in a prison. In a viral interview clip, she shared that students had to use machetes to cut grass and fetch water in buckets, likening it to a scene from Lord of the Flies. “It was like being in prison… That was the first time I was away from home. A dormitory with about 150 girls… The machete was for cutting grass.” The comment drew backlash, especially from Nigerians who view such experiences as part of growing up…