WAEC Releases 2025 Results, Student Performance Drops by 33.8%
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), taken by over 1.9 million candidates from more than 23,000 secondary schools across Nigeria. Announcing the release on Monday, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), Amos Dangut, said
Rashidi Ladoja Nominated as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
The Olubadan-In-Council has nominated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, setting the stage for his formal ascension as the 44th traditional ruler of the historic city. The decision was announced on Monday after a meeting of the kingmakers, in line with the city’s time-honored succession system.
Atiku, Obi Form Opposition Coalition to Battle APC in 2027
In a bold political move that could reshape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have joined forces under a newly revitalized African Democratic Congress (ADC) to form a unified opposition coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made earlier
Tinubu Denies One-Party Agenda Amid Wave of Opposition Defections
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed allegations that his administration is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state, amid growing concerns over the rising number of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The controversy gained traction after APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, was quoted in the
Nigerian Nurses Suspend Strike After Government Deal
In a major relief for Nigeria’s healthcare system, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, bringing a week-long industrial action to an end after a breakthrough agreement with the federal government. The strike, which began on July 30, 2025, had paralyzed operations
UCL: Drogba Snubs Arsenal, PSG in Trophy Prediction
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed he would prefer not to see either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this season, despite the two sides being strong contenders for the title. Speaking to RMC Sport ahead of the second leg of the semi-finals, Drogba responded candidly
Arteta Blames Missed Chances, Set-Piece Errors in Arsenal Loss
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his frustration after his team suffered a 2–1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, despite taking an early lead. Declan Rice opened the scoring for the Gunners in the first half, but the visitors failed to maintain control as goals from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson
Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire at 66
Jill Sobule, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her trailblazing 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl”, has died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. She was 66. Her publicist confirmed her passing on Saturday, noting that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sobule rose to prominence in
Davido: My Career Suffers Anytime I Fight Chioma
Nigerian music superstar, Davido, has revealed that misunderstandings with his wife, Chioma, negatively affect his career and business. The singer made the revelation during a recent interview on the Breakfast Club, attributing much of his success in the music industry to her. “My wife has always had this thing over
Soludo Welcomes 15,000 PDP Defectors, Recalls Journey to APGA
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has recounted his political journey into the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), revealing that it took him a year to decide to join the party in 2013. Soludo made the disclosure on Wednesday in Awka while receiving 15,000 former members of the Peoples Democratic