Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, second series. The exam, conducted between October 25, 2024, and December 20, 2024, introduced a new computer-based hybrid mode alongside the traditional paper and pen option. In a statement issued on Sunday, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs Moyosola F. Adesina said 65,023 candidates sat for the examination across 5,067 centres nationwide. This represents a 20% decrease compared to the previous year. WAEC reported that 95.9% of results have been fully processed and released, allowing most…

The Donald Trump administration has approached the Supreme Court to get the head of a United States agency protecting federal staff and whistleblowers fired, US media reported. It is the first time that President Trump has resorted to the conservative-dominated court as his blitz to slash public spending and dismantle federal agencies hits legal challenges. The White House fired Hampton Dellinger on February 7 as head of the Office of Special Counsel but Dellinger sued the president and a district court ordered he be reinstated. The US Court of Appeals on Saturday then rejected the Trump administration’s request to overrule…

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko seem to be going through marital troubles as speculations of a new wife arise. Regina, who recently returned from London after attending the premiere of Ayo Makun’s movie The Waiter, has unexpectedly deactivated her Instagram page. A swift confirmation by Newsmen revealed that her account was no longer accessible but may be restored sooner or later. Adding to the speculation, the actress did not publicly celebrate her husband’s recent political move to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Observers also noted that she had stopped posting about him and had not been engaging…

Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to conduct fresh tests to confirm the quality of petrol sold in filling stations across the country. This came amid allegations from a viral video that the petrol from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited doesn’t last long in fuel tanks. This is even as the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria said the fuel from the NNPC is of the quality standard. On Saturday, the NNPC denied claims that it sells substandard petrol with a high burn rate. In a statement by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the NNPC said it…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, visited the Lekki residence of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, to extend their condolences to his family. The visit came two days after the death of the 96-year-old Yoruba socio-cultural leader, who passed away on Friday at his Lagos home.Other notable visitors included former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, Labour Party’s Lagos governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.

The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood has once again been thrown into mourning after movie director Rotimi Raji, also known as Genius, was declared dead.  In a post on social media, it was reported that Genius slumped and died in his bathroom a day after the Valentine’s Day celebration. The creative director, who lives alone in Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos, was discovered by a concerned neighbour, who went to check up on him. It was stated that the neighbour had repeatedly called his name but didn’t get a response. However, after discovering that one of his windows was opened, he…

Officials of the Dangote refinery have said the controversial fuel allegedly bought from a filling station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited did not emanate from the refinery. The officials, who spoke to Newsmen on condition of anonymity, said Nigerians testified to the quality of the Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote refinery because they knew its difference from fuel from other sources. On Saturday, the NNPCL denied claims that it sold substandard petrol with a high burn rate. In a statement by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the NNPCL said it was reacting to a viral video claiming…

Angry youths have allegedly set fire to a police division in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State, following the reported death of a boy in police custody due to alleged torture.  According to sources, the protesters carried out the act after learning of the victim’s death, while his friend remained in a coma at a hospital. It was gathered that another building in the area was also reportedly set ablaze during the unrest. In response to the escalating tension, Ondo State Police Commissioner Wilfred Afolabi has departed Akure for Ifon to restore order and prevent further…

At least 48 people have been killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP. A Police Source in a statement noted that the toll at 18:00 today is 48 dead following the collapse. “Some of the victims fell into the water. Among them was a woman with her baby on her back.” He added A local official confirmed the cave-in, while the Kenieba gold miners’ association also put the death toll at 48. The search for victims was ongoing, the head of an environmental organisation told AFP. Saturday’s…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says its operatives have intercepted parcels of illicit drugs concealed in a specially constructed compartment of a bus. NDLEA spokesman disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday. He said the hidden compartment, designed to evade detection, was used to smuggle illegal substances across international borders. Babafemi also shared videos of the seized contraband, stressing the sophistication of concealment methods deployed by the drug traffickers. He said, “But for Intel & professionalism of #ndlea_nigeria officers, how could anyone have imagined that one needs to remove a vehicle’s bumper to discover this specially constructed…