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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the administration of the 2025 English Language paper to its heightened efforts to prevent examination malpractice. In a statement on Thursday, the examination body acknowledged the disruption experienced by candidates during the conduct of Paper 2 of the English Language examination. The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates commenced on April 24 and is scheduled to conclude on June 20, 2025. The 2025 WASSCE English paper was scheduled for May 28, but was held hours behind schedule in several centres across the country. This…

The court of appeal in Abuja has upheld the judgment of the Edo state governorship petitions tribunal, which affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo as governor of the state. Delivering judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Mohammed Danjuma, who delivered judgment on behalf of the panel, held that the appeal was devoid of merit. Danjuma said both PDP and Ighodalo failed to establish their claim that the tribunal erred in its judgment by affirming Okpebholo’s election. However, the appeal court held…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has rejected the report of its Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on the investigation of the payment and disbursement of funds for the construction of a 10,000MT 4-Bin Silo and supply of combine silo equipment project in Awe Road, Oyo. The report, which was presented to the House during today’s plenary session by Hon. PG Ojedokun was deemed inconclusive and lacking in crucial details. According to lawmakers, the report failed to adequately address the mandate given to the committee to investigate whether or not the contractor, Rahvet International Limited, paid monies to the…

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on the celebration of his sixth year anniversary of purposeful and intentional government for the people of the State. The PDP while speaking through its Acting Publicity Secretary, Mr Micheal Ogunsina said the PDP is happily identifying with the Governor as he has raised the bar of good governance so high through his selfless and people-oriented policies and programs. Ogunsina assured the people of the State of Governor Seyi Makinde’s continued running of people-centered programs. The Party said it will continue to work side by…

A former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, has approached the Court of Appeal in abuja, praying it to set aside a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in abuja comprising 753 housing units. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier obtained a court order to seize the estate, situated in the Lokogoma district of Abuja.The estate was originally linked and recovered from an unnamed former government official.However, Emefiele, through his legal representative, A.M. Kotoye, filed a motion as an interested party in the suit. He contends that he ought to have been…

Nigerians have dumped the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets over high prices of premium motor spirits. A DAILY POST correspondent who went round major NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja observed low patronage by motorists in the nation’s capital, Abuja. This was also the case for NNPCL retail outlets along Kubwa Expressway and those in Wuse Zone 4 and 6, which dispense fuel at N910 per litre.Musa Abdullahi, a motorist in Abuja, said he preferred to buy at other filling stations with fuel prices below N910 per litre. Reacting to the development, the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers…

The member representing Lagelu State Constituency in Oyo State House of assembly, Hon Olajide Akintunde politically known as AKT has extended gratitude over the completion of Olodo bridge and tender a heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the people of Oyo State, as demonstrated by the remarkable progress over the last 6 years of his administration. In the double celebration, the house committee on local government, Chieftaincy matter and State Honors, Hon AKT acknowledged Governor Makinde’s giant stride and initiative in revitalizing the economic system of Oyo State, which reconstruction…

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday shut down Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws, arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities, that has caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu said that the situation contravenes the state environmental regulations and required urgent intervention to prevent potential health hazards. Barrister Ashamu described the situation as a public health emergency, stressing that urgent action was necessary to avert a potential outbreak. “We cannot afford to wait for more casualties before responding. Preventive action is our priority,”…

There was widespread confusion across several exam centres in Nigeria as candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) faced hours-long delays in writing the English Language paper. At multiple locations on Wednesday, the exam, scheduled to begin at 9:00 am, did not commence until midday. In some centres, the last paper did not start until nightfall, with students in Lagos reportedly still writing as late as 11:45 pm under torchlight. The disruption, which triggered anger among parents and sparked an online backlash, occurred in several southwestern states, including Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun. Some sources report…

The Federal Government has ordered that any student caught cheating in any national examination will face a three-year ban across all external exam bodies, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB. This directive was disclosed in an official circular signed by JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, dated May 27, 2025. The policy forms part of wider measures to reduce examination malpractice and eliminate the influence of miracle centres in Nigeria’s education system. According to the circular, the directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in line with Sections 5(1)(c)(iv) and 6 of the JAMB Act.…