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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive and non-sensitive materials for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. Key materials include BVAS, sealed ballot papers, and result sheets, all aimed at ensuring a smooth...
The NECO has released the 2024 SSCE results, with candidates able to check their scores online. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for accessing results via the NECO portal. Additionally, 40 schools have been flagged for widespread cheating during the examination, prompting potential...
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), showing that 60.55% of candidates achieved credits in English and Mathematics. The results reflect a decrease in malpractice cases, with 8,407 incidents reported...
A woman was rescued from an Abuja hotel after her screams alerted staff to her dire situation. Tied up by suspected ritualists, her dramatic escape sparked widespread reactions on social media, highlighting concerns over safety and the dangers of meeting strangers. The incident serves as a...
A radio caller stirred controversy by claiming 80% of married women in Ago Palace, Amuwo-Odofin, and Festac are unfaithful while their husbands work abroad. The comments led to heated reactions online, with some agreeing and others sharing personal experiences of widespread infidelity in these...
A Nigerian freelancer was blocked on Upwork after revealing their nationality, sparking widespread outrage online. Many Nigerians reacted, citing stereotypes linked to scammers and corrupt politicians, and discussing the discrimination freelancers face on global platforms. A recent tweet by a...
The Nigeria Police Force arrested Taimako Mato, a suspected Boko Haram weapons instructor, along with four associates linked to gunrunning activities. The operation, which took place in Bauchi and Plateau states, resulted in the seizure of illegal arms, including a PKT machine gun and multiple...
Canada has announced a 10% reduction in foreign student intake starting in 2025. The move, aimed at preventing misuse of immigration systems, follows a 35% cut in undergraduate study permits for 2024. Canada is set to reduce the intake of foreign students by 10% starting in 2025, Prime Minister...
A video of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello being pursued by EFCC agents went viral after gunshots were fired during the attempted arrest at the Kogi Government Lodge in Abuja. Bello's media team criticized the operation as unnecessary, claiming he had voluntarily cooperated with the EFCC...
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Amid rising transport fares due to fuel price hikes, student attendance in Nigerian schools has plummeted in the 2024/2025 academic year. Many families struggle with commuting costs, prompting parents to relocate students closer to home or leading to increased absenteeism and late arrivals. As...
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