JUST IN: Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Election as Edo Governor, Ighodalo Heads to Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo. A three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma ruled that the appeal lacked merit and affirmed […]
JUST IN: Classroom Collapse Injures WAEC Candidates in Taraba During Heavy Storm
Several students writing the ongoing WAEC exams at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol LGA of Taraba State, were injured on Wednesday evening when their classrooms collapsed during a heavy rainstorm. The incident occurred around 6pm, trapping students, teachers, and supervisors under the debris. They were later rescued by local residents. Some students sustained serious […]
WAEC Blames English Exam Delay on Anti-Leak Measures, Apologises to Students
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the 2025 English Language examination to efforts aimed at preventing exam malpractice, particularly question paper leaks. The Paper 2 exam, scheduled for May 28, started several hours late in many centres across Nigeria, with some students reportedly writing as late as 10 p.m. under […]
Senate Passes ₦1.81 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025, Wike Urges Urgent Action on Security and Health
The Senate has approved the 2025 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Statutory Appropriation Bill, authorizing a total expenditure of ₦1.81 trillion. The bill passed after a third reading and was based on recommendations from a joint committee led by Senator Mohammed Ibrahim, aligning with constitutional provisions. The budget will be funded through projected revenues and is […]