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WAEC set to fully adopt computer-based WASSCE by 2026

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has reaffirmed plans to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, to full Computer-Based Testing ,CBT, by 2026. Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, made this known on Tuesday during a sensitization meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja. He noted that the transition, which began with private candidates in 2024, had recorded “significant progress” and would be scaled up nationwide. Dangut explained that mock […]

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FG mum over US Embassy Nigeria visa cancelations

Nothing has been heard from the Nigerian government following the widely reported cancellation of visas granted the country’s citizens by the United States Embassy. Olufemi Soneye, former spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, raised concerns in a recent article published by Premium Times. He highlighted what he termed the “quiet revocation” of visas issued to Nigerians by the U.S. Embassy. In his publication titled, ‘The quiet revocation: Why is the US embassy silently canceling Nigerians’ visas?, Soneye alleged […]

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Tinubu reaffirms oath to serve all Nigerians, cites nationwide projects as evidence of equity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to serve all Nigerians equitably, dismissing claims by some northern opposition figures that his administration has disproportionately favored the South in the distribution of federal projects. In a post on his verified X handle, on Monday, the President emphasized that the oath he swore upon assuming office mandates him to serve every Nigerian regardless of region, religion, or political affiliation. To counter allegations of lopsided project allocation, the President released an infographic showing […]

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Justice well served – Nigerian Govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland

The Federal Government has welcomed the landmark judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday, sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the ruling as a watershed moment not only for the innocent Nigerians whose lives and livelihoods were devastated by Ekpa’s campaign of terror, but also for strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic ties with […]

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NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorms, rain nationwide Israel Arogbonlo September 1, 2025 Share

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe States in the northern region. According to NiMet, later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno. It said in the central region, […]

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Disquiet in Reps over alleged plot against Speaker Abbas

The alleged plot by some members of the House of representatives to move against Speaker Abbas Tajudeen over alleged denial of some privileges is causing disquiet in the Green Chamber. Some lawmakers accused House leadership of exploiting their loyalty to the Speaker, threatening to raise the issues openly when plenary resumes. Others expressed concern that the continued non-payment of constituency project contractors could jeopardize their re-election prospects in 2027. Also, a section of the lawmakers also faulted the poor performance […]

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Tinubu, police mourn as ex-IG Arase dies at 69

President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and several state governors on Sunday led tributes as former Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, passed away in Abuja at the age of 69. Arase died in the early hours of the morning at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed by his first son, Solomon Arase Jnr, who, in a statement on behalf of the family, described […]

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POLYTECHNIC WORKERS ISSUE FG 21-DAY ULTIMATUM OVER UNPAID ARREARS

The 21-day ultimatum, which began on August 27, 2025, was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s 77th General Executive Council Meeting held at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State. The polytechnic workers demanded the release of the new Scheme of Service, constitution of the Renegotiation of 2010 Agreement Committee, payment of all owed arrears and the release of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Needs Assessment Funds. The association expressed displeasure over what […]

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NDLEA PROMOTES SEVEN OFFICERS TO DEPUTY COMMANDER OF NARCOTICS IN EDO

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has decorated seven officers promoted to Deputy Commander of Narcotics in the state. The officers were promoted from the rank of Assistant Commander of Narcotics to Deputy Commander of Narcotics. The decorated officers are Timothy Nku Odu, James Olusola Olarewaju, Akpabio Akpan, Anthony Odu Oko, Fidelis Nkazi Heijirika, Paul Akhazee, and Mohammed Danmusa. Shortly after the decoration, Commander Mitchell charged the officers to see their elevation as a […]

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