60.26% of candidates secure credit Passes in English and Maths as NECO releases 2025 SSCE results

  The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with 60.26% of candidates recording five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the results at the Councils headquarters in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday evening, … Continue reading “60.26% of candidates secure credit Passes in English and Maths as NECO releases 2025 SSCE results”

Anambra police arrests suspected fake madman cultivating marijuana farm in Awka

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year old man, Patrick Ojele, who pretended to be mentally unstable while allegedly secretly cultivating a marijuana farm in Awka for over two years.  A statement from SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson of the command, said the police operatives attached to the Operations Department, Awka, nabbed the suspect on … Continue reading “Anambra police arrests suspected fake madman cultivating marijuana farm in Awka”

Yinka Theisen reacts after video of her apologizing to her ex, Linc Edochie, surfaced online

Yinka Theisen, the ex-girlfriend of Linc Edochie, has reacted after a video of her apologizing to him surfaced online.  In the video, Yinka could be seen appealing to Linc to forgive her and for them to return as a couple. She stated that her world has not been the same he left her as she missed … Continue reading “Yinka Theisen reacts after video of her apologizing to her ex, Linc Edochie, surfaced online”

Two Nigerian nationals arrested for drug dealing in South Africa

Two Nigerian nationals, Kenechi Ndukaife Atuchukwu, and Michael Okoya have appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court in North West, South Africa, facing charges of possession of and dealing in drugs. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, said Atuchukwu and Okoya’s appearance is the result of a lengthy investigation by the Hawks’ … Continue reading “Two Nigerian nationals arrested for drug dealing in South Africa”

French President’s wife Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman after Candace Owens claims

Brigitte Macron, the wife of Emmanuel Macron, is planning to provide photographic evidence to prove she’s a woman to a court in the US. The lawyer for the French leader and his wife, Brigitte, said they will present the photographs in support of their defamation case against right-wing influencer Candace Owens.  The defamation suits, launched in July, accuse Owens of propagating … Continue reading “French President’s wife Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman after Candace Owens claims”

Jimmy Kimmel Live suspended indefinitely after host’s comment on Charlie Kirk’s k!ller

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended indefinitely after comments the host made about the k!lling of Charlie Kirk. ABC made the announcement hours after the Trump-appointed chair of the US broadcast regulator threatened broadcasters licenses if action was not taken against the late-night host. The network, owned by Disney, announced on Wednesday night, September 17, that it would … Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Live suspended indefinitely after host’s comment on Charlie Kirk’s k!ller”

Quest Int’l Varsity warns Nigerians against fake agents, scholarships

By Juliet Umeh Malaysia—Quest International University, QIU, has warned against fraudulent claims of affiliation in Nigeria and other countries, clarifying that it operates solely in Malaysia and, therefore, had no campuses or agents abroad. Vice-Chancellor/CEO of QIU, Prof. Zita Mamafami, while addressing journalists from Africa on the school’s campus, emphasised that the university had never … Continue reading “Quest Int’l Varsity warns Nigerians against fake agents, scholarships”

BVAS, IReV require stronger legal backing for poll credibility — Ubani, SAN

Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, is the Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Electoral Reform Committee.  In this interview with Vanguard Law and Human Rights, he highlights vague provisions on electronic transmission of results, the heavy evidentiary burden on petitioners, and the misuse of “substantial compliance,” in the Electoral Act. The former NBA 2nd Vice President insists … Continue reading “BVAS, IReV require stronger legal backing for poll credibility — Ubani, SAN”

European Commission proposes freezing free-trade with Israel over Gaza

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report EUROPEAN Union Executive has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel and sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission, had already floated the proposal to suspend the trade parts of the EU-Israel … Continue reading “European Commission proposes freezing free-trade with Israel over Gaza”

Nigeria, UK N16tr current trade value, highest ever —  High Commissioner

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, says the trade value between Nigeria and Britain, which currently stands at 7.9 billion pounds (N16 trillion) has hit an unprecedented level. Montgomery made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja yesterday. He lauded the UK-Nigeria  Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, … Continue reading “Nigeria, UK N16tr current trade value, highest ever —  High Commissioner”