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Strong Performance but Rising Malpractice as NECO Unveils 2025 External SSCE Results

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates, with 71.63 per cent achieving five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results on Tuesday, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Danlami Wushishi, disclosed that 96,979 candidates registered for […]

Obi Declares Intention to Run for President in 2027

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has again indicated his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the remark while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing supporters, he linked the AMAC […]

Malami challenges court order forfeiting ₦213bn EFCC-seized properties

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Abubakar Malami, has filed an application before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to set aside an interim forfeiture order placed on properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Emeka Nwite had, on January 6, ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected […]

Atlético Madrid Sign Nigerian Forward Lookman in €40m Deal

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a transfer from Italian Serie A side Atalanta to Spain’s Atlético Madrid, the clubs have confirmed. The 28-year-old Nigerian international has signed a contract with the former La Liga champions until 30 June 2030. Reports indicate the transfer fee is approximately €40 million (£34.2 million). Lookman, a versatile […]

Tyla Triumphs Again, Clinches Grammy Glory Ahead of African Heavyweights

South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old artiste clinched the prize with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second victory in the category. She previously won the award in […]

Tinubu Hails Fela Kuti as Grammy Honours Afrobeat Legend with Lifetime Achievement Award

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, describing the late musician as a fearless advocate for justice whose influence transcends generations. In a statement issued on Sunday, Tinubu said Fela was far more than a musician, portraying him as […]

Otedola Defends ₦748bn Bad Loan Write-Off at First HoldCo

Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off ₦748 billion in legacy bad loans, describing it as a deliberate clean-up rather than a sign of operational weakness. Mr. Otedola explained that the write-off was a one-time […]

Defecting Governors Remain APC Leaders in Their States, Tinubu Declares

President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain the recognised leaders of the party in their respective states. The President made the declaration on Saturday at the official reception of Gov. Agbu Kefas into the APC, held in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. He was […]

Achievers University Expels 15 Students Over Sex Videos, Misconduct

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Achievers University, Owo, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, has disclosed that the institution has expelled no fewer than 15 students for offences related to sex videos and other acts of misconduct. Prof. Ayorinde made the disclosure on Friday in Owo during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony for 936 newly admitted students. He […]

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