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The Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to transition fully to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all examinations by 2026. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Monday while monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside…
In a bold and unapologetically sarcastic letter making waves across Nigeria’s political landscape, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has publicly addressed Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of fostering a culture of entitlement, backdoor dealings, and personal compliance within the legislative chambers. The outspoken senator from Kogi Central issued what she described…
A measles outbreak has struck Ungwan Kanawa community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, claiming two lives and leaving at least 20 others infected, health officials confirmed on Monday. According to medical experts, the outbreak is linked to years of vaccine hesitancy among parents in the region, which…
At least 16 people have been killed in separate attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, North-East Nigeria. Local sources confirmed that 14 farmers were brutally murdered on Saturday while heading to their farmlands, while two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)…
Liverpool are on the brink of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as they prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield this Sunday in a potentially decisive Premier League clash. A single point would be enough to secure the crown for Arne Slot’s side, moving them to an unassailable 80…
It was a day of joy and heartfelt celebration as Capt Godfrey Ufuoma Ayah and Beauty Usman Godfrey exchanged vows in a beautiful wedding ceremony witnessed by family, friends, and dignitaries from across the country. The memorable event, held in the vibrant Gishiri community of Abuja, drew distinguished guests, including…
Nigerian gospel music sensation Steve Crown has officially tied the knot with his fiancée, Ruth Thomas, in a beautiful wedding ceremony that has captured the attention of fans, fellow artistes, and social media users alike. The star-studded event, which took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Abuja, became a…
Barcelona claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Madrid after extra time in the 2025 Copa del Rey final on Saturday night, with Jules Koundé’s late strike sealing a memorable win at La Cartuja Stadium. In a pulsating Clasico clash, Pedri opened the scoring for the Catalan giants, but Real…
In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, 231 Nigerian youths — both boys and girls — have been rescued from Ghana and safely returned to Nigeria in a coordinated multi-agency effort. The operation, facilitated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), saw victims freed from forced involvement in cybercrime activities…
Pope Francis was buried on Saturday inside Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, his favorite church in the Eternal City, following a solemn funeral mass at St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican confirmed. The beloved pontiff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was laid to rest during a…
