WAEC Set to Transition into  ‘Computer-Based Test’ System

The Head of National Office, HNO, of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Patrick Areghan has said that plans are in motion to transition the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, to a computer-based test. Areghan, whose tenure as the HNO elapses in October, said the examination body has “gone far” with the process. “We have already started something in terms of CBT examination. We have gone far with our planning and all of...

Fire Guts Supreme Court Complex, Police Launch An Investigation

The fire incident that gutted part of the Supreme Court building did not affect the presidential election petition tribunal. Fire engulfed some sections of the apex court in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, but was put under control by the police and firefighters. Director of Press and Information of the Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, while speaking with journalists said only one chamber of the Supreme Court was affected by the fire, which was...

Wike Toughens Up: 189 Titleholders In Abuja Risk Revocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike has approved a three-month grace period for 189 titleholders, who have obtained Building Plan Approvals but are yet to commence development on their property. The Director of Information and Communication in the FCTA, Muhammad Sule, said in a statement that among those given the three-month grace are 21 embassies, and 168 others. The statement read in parts: “The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT),...

Kogi: Gov. Bello orders dismissal of Ogah, special adviser on stakeholders’ relations

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has ordered an immediate dismissal of Mr. Anthony Ogah, who served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Stakeholders Relations. According to a press statement on Monday signed by Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, the termination of Mr. Anthony Ogah’s role as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Stakeholders Relations is effective from September 24, 2023. The statement noted that the Governor extends his...

Lagos: Police arrests commercial driver who stabbed LASTMA official

…Strips self in public A commercial bus driver who stabbed an operative of Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), has been arrested. According to report, the driver who operated a painted Volkswagen ‘T4’ commercial bus with Registration Number, LSR 966 YE was arrested on Sunday for stabbing the officer after being apprehended for serious traffic obstruction around Costain round-about in Iponri area of Lagos. Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA confirmed the...

Mohbad reaped reward of his actions while he was alive – Bakare

 …He smoke, drank, associated with evil men The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday said the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad may have reaped the reward of his actions while alive. Bakare who spoke while preaching in Leicester, United Kingdom at the 2nd year anniversary of The Envoy Nation said the late MohBad was associating with evil people while he was alive. Speaking on the...

NEDC, UNIMAID To Establish Boko Haram Museum

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is working with the University of Maiduguri and other stakeholders to establish a Boko Haram museum. Mohammed Alkali, Managing Director of the Commission said the museum aims to give the narratives of the Boko Haram insurgency in a positive way to create social changes. The MD disclosed this during the commemoration of International Day of Peace 2023 in Maiduguri which took place at the Elkanemi Hall, University of Maiduguri,...

Again, U.S. Government warns citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria

The U.S. government has once again sounded an alarm to Americans to “reconsider travel” to Nigeria due to the country’s volatile security situation. “Violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country,” the U.S. Department of State stated in a travel advisory updated on September 20. The advisory includes a flat “do not travel” warning to the northeastern states of Borno, Yobe...

Governor Soludo Announces Free Education For Anambra State Public School Students

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, during his visit to several government-owned schools, has declared a groundbreaking offer of free education for all public school students from nursery to Junior Secondary School Three (JSS 3). This significant decision was met with jubilation among students, parents, and educators across the state. Anambra State has been known for academic excellence and Mr Governor is poised to improve educational system in the state, provide needed...

Gov. Mbah Extends Hands Of Friendship To Opponents After Victory In Tribunal

Following the ruling of the Enugu State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday, the Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has called on all who contested the 2023 gubernatorial elections with him to join hands with his administration to deal with the onerous task of building the state. Dr. Mbah made this call after the rulings of the Tribunal in his favour when he addressed workers and newsmen at the Government House Enugu. “The Enugu...

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