The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing intensified public criticism after it temporarily shut down its result checker portal on Wednesday evening — a move that further agitated candidates already reeling from historically poor performances in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The shutdown, which WAEC attributed to “technical issues,” was […]
Human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has launched a scathing critique of political leadership in the Southwest, accusing state governors of betraying the region’s legacy of visionary governance. Speaking at the 2025 National Conference of Egbe Amofin O’dua in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Falana blamed the region’s socio-economic decline on systemic corruption, […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as premature re-election campaigns for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing the party of flouting electoral laws and mocking Nigerians’ hardship with early rallies and billboards. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, […]
Register with Missions Abroad to Enable Emergency Support, FG Tells Nigerian Travellers Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has urged Nigerians traveling overseas to prioritize registering with the Nigerian mission in their host nation to facilitate prompt assistance in emergencies. He made this […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to prioritize the revival of the long-neglected Kafin Zaki dam project in Bauchi State, as an essential initiative to enhance agriculture and livestock development in the North-East region. This appeal was made by State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed during a courtesy visit from the management of […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lauded Carloha Nigeria for its ongoing support of Nigerian football, particularly following the Super Falcons’ historic 10th title win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The automobile company, which is the official distributor and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, hosted the victorious Falcons at […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to lead an assembly of distinguished guests at the final burial ceremony of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday. The event will also feature the unveiling of a commemorative book titled “How Not to Be a King,” authored in his honor, in Ibadan. […]
Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable energy future gained new momentum as government officials, regulators, and key industry players came together in Lagos to chart practical steps toward combating energy poverty and accelerating energy transition. At the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), stakeholders reiterated their commitment to transforming Nigeria’s oil and gas sector […]
Matthew Kuti’s steady climb on the global table tennis stage has triggered a reshuffling of Nigeria’s male player rankings, with the youngster overtaking former African Games champion Olajide Omotayo in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) update for Week 32 of the 2025 season. Kuti’s recent surge—powered by his West Africa Regional Championships triumph […]
A community-focused initiative titled “First Response for All” has been launched in Lagos, aiming to equip residents with vital emergency response skills across the city. The campaign is a joint effort between Betway, the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, Ojuse Foundation, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society. Described as a “groundbreaking initiative,” it seeks […]
