The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new initiative, which will allow students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, disclosed this while speaking …
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye. Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in a statement in Abuja, said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in her mansion at Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a …
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Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, has died a few weeks after surviving an auto crash. Oluwatuyi, popularly known as ‘Tukana’, was said to have been receiving treatment at a hospital in Akure before he died. The Ondo State Government is yet to make an official statement on the incident but a source confirmed the death. —The Nation
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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the fatal stabbing of a Bishop, Sina Olaribigbe, allegedly by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. Olaribigbe was Bishop of Rapture Empowerment International, Oshogbo, Osun State. CSP Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed the incident on Thursday in Osogbo. According to Opalola, the tragic event occurred …
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Renowned boxing champion, Anthony Joshua began the New Year with a high-profile visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he presented the Nigerian leader with an autographed boxing glove. The gesture symbolised perseverance and excellence – qualities deeply rooted in both Joshua’s illustrious career and the Nigerian spirit. Speaking about the visit on his official X page, President Tinubu …
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The Chairman, IBD Impex Ltd, Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun (IBD Dende) has expressed his willingness to be supportive to the uplifting spirit of the members of Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) for the Association’s caring disposition towards journalists’ widows and orphans, as well as veterans who were indisposed or facing serious financial challenge. Moved by NASRE’s sincerity of …
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The Military High Command says the troops deployed to various operations across the country have in the last 12 months eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538 and rescued 7,063 hostages. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military in the year 2024, on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said …
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After bedding more than 600 people in 2024, ambitious Annie Knight is vowing to up the ante from Jan. 1. The bawdy blonde, who has been dubbed “the world’s most sexually active woman,” says she plans to sleep with 1000 different people in 2025. And, making sure her randy resolution is anything but easy, Knight plans to include 500 virgins …
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December is a particularly vibrant and deeply meaningful month in Nigeria, imbued with a palpable sense of excitement and celebration that permeates the air. As daily life slows down, this festive season offers a welcome opportunity for relaxation and togetherness. Families and friends gather to create cherished memories, participating in a rich tapestry of cultural activities that showcase Nigeria’s diverse …
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies. The appointments followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai. Just before the confirmation of the nominees, Hon. Fatai said the …
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