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EFCC Raids Obasanjo’s Hotel, Arrests Internet Fraudsters At Pool Party

EFCC operatives have reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, situated within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library premises in Abeokuta, Ogun State, arresting several youths suspected of internet fraud. According to *PUNCH Online*, the raid took place in the early hours of Sunday during a pool party at the library’s premises. This operation comes just five days after operatives from the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate arrested a suspected internet fraudster found with two locally-made pistols during a raid at K-Hotel in Itori, Ewekoro area of the state. That Wednesday operation led to the arrest of 55 suspects in total. A viral video of Sunday’s raid showed panicked youths fleeing as gunshots rang out in the background. The operatives reportedly arrested a number of youths and seized “more than 20 luxury cars and other valuable items.” Sources said the operation was carried out by the EFCC operatives from the Lagos Directorate.

8/10/2025, 3:10:23 PM

ASUU Warns Of Looming Crisis, Calls On Government To Act Now

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the Federal and State Governments to urgently address unresolved issues or risk an imminent industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a statement signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union voiced mounting frustration among members over poor welfare conditions, inadequate funding, and the government’s failure to implement previously signed agreements. The warning comes in response to a recent declaration by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who stated, “not again ever in this country will ASUU or tertiary institutions…go on strike.” While the minister hinged this optimism on a strategy of dialogue and meeting union demands, ASUU insists that action must follow words. “While ASUU share his optimism about dialogue and maintaining relationships, the government needs to go beyond words and act on our outstanding issues,” the union stated. Highlighting the dire conditions faced by lecturers, the union stressed that many teach “on empty stomachs” and conduct research without access to essential resources such as electronic journals, books, chemicals, and reagents. Lecturers also contend with inadequate transportation, unpaid utility bills, children’s school fees, and other financial burdens. Piwuna expressed frustration over the pervasive blame on universities for producing unemployable graduates despite these challenges, saying lecturers “feel forgotten, shamed and demoralised by past and present governments.” ASUU criticised the Nigerian government’s failure to honour collective bargaining agreements, specifically the unresolved renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ”Agents of government at the State and Federal levels have characteristically thrown the underlying principles of the Agreement overboard and resorted to platitudes and tokenism. They pick and choose what aspect(s) of the package to “renegotiate” and implement,” the ASUU president said. He also condemned government attempts to treat academics seeking better work environments as “volunteers” under initiatives like the “Diaspora Bridge,” calling such approaches hypocritical. On governance issues, ASUU expressed concern about political interference in vice-chancellor appointments, highlighting the controversy surrounding the Acting Vice Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, whose promotions were “fraught with a lot of contradictions.” The union appealed to Nigerian leaders and stakeholders to prevent another strike by addressing the “lingering labour issues in the Nigerian University System. ”For the umpteenth time, ASUU invites all genuine patriots to prevail on Nigeria’s Federal and State Governments to address all lingering labour issues in the Nigerian University System to avert another looming industrial crisis.” ”Nigerian academics are tired of governments’ excuses, which have only left them with a long list of Memoranda of Understanding/Memoranda of Action (MoUs/MoAs) -2013, 2017, 2019, 2020-and kept them talking over the renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement for upward of eight years! No memorandum or “discussion” can take the place of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which fully addresses staff welfare issues and the requisite environment for productive academic work. The time to act is now!

8/10/2025, 6:48:33 AM

WAEC Revises SSCE Results Errors, English, Maths Pass Rate Jumps To 62.9%

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged errors in the results it released earlier this week for the 2025 Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE), announcing that 1,239,884 candidates have now recorded credit passes in five subjects or more, including English Language and Mathematics. This updated figure represents 62.9% of the 1,969,313 candidates who took the examination and marks a significant improvement from the initially announced 754,545 candidates, or 38.32%, with similar results. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday evening, WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, admitted to lapses by the Council, particularly in relation to the serialised objective questions in certain subjects. “Gentlemen of the media, with deep sense of sorrow and regret, I, on behalf of the Registrar to Council, Management and Staff of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, welcome you to this press briefing to announce the reviewed results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2025 in Nigeria. “You will recall that on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Council, in Nigeria, announced the release of results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2025. In the course of the briefing, we told you that 1,969,313 candidates sat the examination and that 976,787 were males while 992,526 were females, representing 49.60% and 50.40%, respectively. “From the analysis of statistics of candidates’ performance in the examination, we told you that out of the 1,969,313 candidates that sat the examination, 1,718,090 candidates, representing 87.24%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five (5) subjects (i.e. with or without English Language and/or Mathematics). And 754,545 candidates, representing 38.32%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. “However, during an internal post-examination review of the released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC), 2025, some discrepancies were discovered in the grading of serialised papers. We had earlier informed you that the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialisation) already deployed by a national examination body. “The Council, being an accountable, transparent and credible organisation, further investigated all the serialised papers (Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics Objective Papers) and discovered that a serialised code file was wrongly used in the printing of English Language Objective Tests (Paper 3), which resulted in them being scored with the wrong keys. Nevertheless, the schools that sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025, using the computer-based mode were not affected by this error. “Consequently, the observable decline in the performance of candidates earlier announced was partly traceable to this absurd situation. The Council sincerely apologises for this imbroglio and deeply regrets the emotional and mental dismay it might have caused the affected candidates and all stakeholders. We have been able to fix the anomaly, and candidates can now access their results on the portal (www.waecdirect.org). At this juncture, may I announce the accurate results obtained by candidates. “1,239,884 candidates, representing 62.96%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. “Of this number, 582,065, representing 46.95%, were male candidates, while 657,819, representing 53.05%, were female candidates. A comparison of the percentage of candidates in this category in WASSCE for School 2024 and 2025 reveals that in this year’s (2025) WASSCE, there is 9.16% decrease in performance (that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, as 72.12% of the candidates did that last year). “Gentlemen of the Media, as the reviewed results of the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025, are being uploaded on the results website, candidates should, after checking the result online, apply for their digital certificate, which will be released forty-eight (48) hours thereafter. Candidates who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the Council can access their results on the Council’s results website, www.waecdirect.org, within the next twelve hours. Copies of the new result listing will be sent to schools shortly. “Once again, the management of the West African Examinations Council pleads with all stakeholders to pardon us at this moment. This is very difficult for us to say, but we have to admit that it is very embarrassing. We acknowledge the emotional ordeal that candidates, parents, teachers, school administrators, Ministries of Education, the media and other well-meaning stakeholders must have had to deal with. This is a trying time for us at WAEC; we are doing everything we can to ensure that such dismal situation does not recur.”

8/8/2025, 6:44:57 PM

IPDI Slams “Baseless” Itsekiri Attack On Otuaro

The Ijaw People’s Development Initiative (IPDI) has condemned what it described as a “baseless, mischievous, barbaric, and misleading” campaign against the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) administrator, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, by certain Itsekiri individuals. In a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, IPDI dismissed recent calls for Dr. Otuaro’s removal over allegations of bias and exclusion, describing them as unfounded and a mere campaign of calumny. Ozobo clarified that the ongoing PAP training programme was designed for top leaders and commanders of the initiative—not political slot holders such as the Itsekiris, who he said initially rejected the programme when it was proclaimed in 2009. According to him, the Itsekiris publicly declared in newspapers at the time that they had no militant youths and mocked the Ijaw people for embracing the amnesty offer. He noted that it was only out of Ijaw benevolence that the Itsekiris were later allocated 500 political slots in the programme. Ozobo challenged those making the accusations to name their disarmament points and commanders during the early stages of the initiative. He further maintained that Itsekiri PAP beneficiaries should be grateful to both Dr. Otuaro and the Ijaw nation for including them despite their initial rejection of the programme. IPDI urged the public to disregard claims of exclusion, marginalization, or neglect, stressing that such narratives were being pushed by “unmanned Itsekiri miscreants” who were not genuine PAP beneficiaries. The group also addressed concerns over scholarship allocations, stating: **"no Itsekiri PAP scholarship student was abandoned, or shortchanged except the list fraudulently sent to Novena in the name of PAP by some Itsekiri miscreants without the knowledge of PAP which was turned down by the previous administrations."** While reiterating its support for Dr. Otuaro’s leadership, IPDI insisted that the programme’s resources were being managed in line with its original objectives and should not be hijacked for political patronage.

8/8/2025, 5:45:38 PM

INEC, NCoS Push For Inmate Voting Rights

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is collaborating with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure that inmates in the nation’s prisons can exercise their voting rights. Speaking during a courtesy visit by NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, to INEC headquarters in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, noted the growing calls for extending voting rights to inmates in correctional facilities nationwide. The meeting centred on the enfranchisement of inmates, particularly those on remand and awaiting trial. Yakubu pointed out that in several countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, inmates are allowed to vote, adding that Nigerian courts have similarly upheld this right. “We are aware that the right to vote is a human right which cannot be taken away from a citizen on account of time being served in a correctional facility. “In many parts of the world, including some African countries such as Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, where our officials observed elections, inmates exercised the right to vote,” the chairman stated. He cited two landmark rulings from the Federal High Court in Benin (2014) and the Court of Appeal (2018), which upheld the rights of inmates awaiting trial to vote. However, he clarified that the courts emphasised voting as a voluntary act that must be asserted, not a mandatory duty. “The commission is aware of the judgments of the Federal High Court in Benin delivered on 16th December 2014 and the Court of Appeal, also in Benin, delivered on 7th December 2018 pertaining to the right to vote by five plaintiffs awaiting trial. “Based on the combined provisions of Article 25 of the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (1966) and Section 25 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) on citizenship, the court affirmed the rights of plaintiffs who were inmates awaiting trial to vote in elections. “However, the judges ruled that the right to vote is only excisable when asserted as it is a choice to be exercised voluntarily by a citizen and not a duty to be imposed by force of authority,” Yakubu explained. INEC, according to the chairman, had previously engaged in discussions with the NCoS to explore modalities for enabling inmate participation in elections. “We even set up a joint technical committee to review all the issues involved and advise on the way forward. You availed us of data on the locations and types of federal correctional facilities nationwide. “You also provided us with statistics on the various categories of inmates, the majority of whom are on remand awaiting trial and who may actually be registered voters,” Yakubu noted. He added that INEC raised practical concerns, including access to correctional centres for registration, creation of polling units, and voter education. Observers and political parties, he said, had also voiced concerns about their access to such facilities during elections. “For our part, we raised the issue of access to the correctional facilities for voter registration, creation of polling units and voter education. On behalf of stakeholders and for transparency, we also brought to your attention concerns about access to your facilities for observers and the media. “Political parties also want to know if they will be allowed to campaign in the correctional facilities and appoint polling agents on election day. We believe that working together with you and the stakeholders, we can address these concerns,” he said. Yakubu further stressed the need for legal clarity on the issue, pointing to Section 12(1)(e) of the Electoral Act 2022, which restricts voter registration to citizens who are not subject to any legal incapacity to vote. “Our immediate task is to engage with the National Assembly for a clear legal provision on inmate voting. Thereafter, we can address the specific issues that may arise in the course of implementation,” he said. He commended civil society organisations, particularly the Carmelite Prisoners’ Interest Organisation, for their sustained advocacy on inmate voting rights. He also acknowledged the “positive disposition of the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on electoral matters on issues of inclusivity.” “I wish to reassure the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service that we are united with you in our shared determination to extend voting rights to inmates of our correctional facilities,” the INEC chairman concluded.

8/8/2025, 4:18:49 PM

Delta Social Media Summit Seals Partnership With Delta Trust Mortgage Bank For August 28 Event

Delta Trust Mortgage Bank, one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising financial institutions, has announced its partnership with the *Delta Social Media Summit* for the highly anticipated 3rd edition, taking place on August 28 at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba. The summit is set to attract thousands of social media influencers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders, creating a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge, strategies, and tools that are shaping the future of digital engagement. Speaking on the collaboration, the bank’s Chairman, **Hon. Dr. Jude Omena Ogbimi**, described the summit as “a great initiative that will benefit all sectors of our state’s economy.” He emphasized the bank’s recognition of social media as a vital driver for empowerment and progress, noting its role in connecting communities and unlocking economic potential. Under Dr. Ogbimi’s visionary leadership, Delta Trust Mortgage Bank has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once dormant, the institution has, in just one year, become one of the best-performing mortgage banks in the country—a turnaround that mirrors the innovation and forward-thinking spirit the summit embodies. Summit Convener and Senior Special Assistant on Media, **Mr. Ossai Ovie Success**, hailed the partnership as a clear statement of the bank’s commitment to fostering growth and opportunities in Delta State. “This collaboration underscores the power of synergy between finance and digital innovation,” he said. With the countdown underway, excitement continues to build. The event promises impactful conversations, valuable networking, and actionable insights that will not only shape Delta State’s social media landscape but also contribute significantly to its economic growth. On August 28, Asaba will become the epicenter of digital transformation in Delta State—energized by the combined vision of the Delta Social Media Summit and Delta Trust Mortgage Bank.

8/8/2025, 3:38:18 PM

CREDICORP, NYSC Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to launch *YouthCred*, a scheme offering Corps Members credit facilities of up to ₦200,000 each. At the MoU signing in Abuja on Wednesday, CREDICORP’s Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, disclosed that ₦9 billion has been allocated for the first phase of the programme, which is dedicated solely to NYSC members. He explained that the initiative delivers on President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day pledge to establish a credit scheme benefiting 400,000 Nigerians, including youth corps members. Through YouthCred, eligible Corps Members will complete a short digital credit education course before accessing the loans. The funds may be applied towards relocation costs, purchase of work tools, vocational training, or small-scale business start-ups. Under YouthCred, eligible Corps Members will first complete a brief digital credit education course before accessing the loans. The funds can be used for relocation, acquisition of work tools, vocational training, or small-scale business ventures. “The heart of YouthCred is not just about giving credit, but building a culture of responsible borrowing and financial planning,” Nwagba said. He added that Corps Members who responsibly repay smaller initial loans will become eligible for the maximum ₦200,000 facility. He urged beneficiaries to embrace the opportunity with commitment and discipline, emphasizing that successful repayments would ensure the sustainability and expansion of the programme. On his part, NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu, described the initiative as “epoch-making” and expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for launching the scheme with the Corps. “YouthCred will enhance the financial independence of our members, promote entrepreneurship, and contribute to national development,” he said. Nafiu observed that many Corps Members have viable business ideas but are hindered by the absence of startup capital. He said YouthCred now offers them a platform to turn those ideas into reality. He further assured that the NYSC would fully support the integration of the credit education module into the Corps’ orientation and training programmes.

8/8/2025, 12:49:45 PM

’I’ll Die On A Sunday After Attending Service’~ Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has once again shared his vision of how he believes he will depart this world—peacefully, on a Sunday, after attending church service and savouring his favourite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s ongoing International Convention themed “The Overcomers,” Pastor Adeboye reiterated that death does not always come through prolonged illness. He had previously shared this same vision two years ago. “I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness,” Pastor Adeboye declared, affirming that his departure would be sudden and painless. “Fight for Your Divine Rights”: Adeboye Charges Christians Delivering a sermon titled “Possess Your Possessions,” the revered cleric urged believers to actively claim what rightfully belongs to them through Christ. Drawing on the biblical example of the Israelites, who had to fight to take possession of the Promised Land, he said: “In many cases, you may have to fight for things that are already yours.” He highlighted key areas where believers must resist spiritual opposition—healing, prosperity, fruitfulness, and long life: “Your greatest friend, Jesus Christ, paid a great price to purchase your healing,” he emphasized. “Yet, there is a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10), he warned, urging Christians to resist sickness through faith. On prosperity, Pastor Adeboye declared: “The One who owns the earth and its fullness, and owns all the silver and gold, paid a terrible price so that you wouldn’t be poor. As long as you want to remain poor, you will remain poor.”

8/8/2025, 12:01:37 PM

Heavy Floods To Hit 198 LGs In 31 States~ FG Warns

As heavy rains persist across the country, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a fresh warning that severe flooding is expected to hit 198 local government areas in 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between August 7 and 21, 2025. This follows a similar alert by the Federal Government on Tuesday, warning of imminent floods in 19 states. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment had urged stakeholders and residents to take immediate precautionary measures. In its latest advisory, NiHSA classified the flood risk levels as Very High, High, and Moderate, based on local topography and projected rainfall intensity. States likely to be affected include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara. The agency further disclosed that more than 832 communities are at risk of flooding, with over 100 major transportation routes likely to face disruptions. It also warned of a high risk of displacement, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Director General of the agency, Umar Mohammed said: “NiHSA urges residents in affected regions to remain vigilant, adhere to early warning directives, and cooperate with emergency response agencies. “This alert is issued in line with our commitment to safeguarding lives and property.” He also appealed to affected states and local governments to rise up to the occasion and safeguard the lives of their people. “We call on state governments, local authorities, and the public to take proactive measures to mitigate risk and ensure community safety,” Mohammed said. He assured that the agency will continue to monitor the hydrological situation and provide timely updates as necessary. He also added that for further information and real-time flood updates, citizens are encouraged to follow NiHSA’s official channels or contact their respective State Emergency Management Agencies, SEMAs.

8/8/2025, 8:11:07 AM

Oborevwori Hails LG Leadership As He Commissions Projects In Bomadi

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, commissioned several developmental projects in Bomadi Local Government Area, applauding the local administration for demonstrating that grassroots governance can indeed drive real and lasting change. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the Governor praised the efforts of the Bomadi Local Government Chairman, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, describing his performance as a clear reflection of the values embedded in the state’s MORE Agenda. “With the number of projects commissioned today, it is evident that local government councils can drive real change when leaders are focused and committed,” Oborevwori stated. Highlighting the state government’s readiness to continue supporting local governments, the Governor noted: “Let us move forward with hope. The projects we commissioned today are signs of progress and a better future.” Some of the projects inaugurated under Hon. Andaye’s administration include: * Renovation of the Chairman’s Lodge * Construction of a Residential Building for the Vice Chairman * Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori Event Centre * Connection of Bomadi to the National Grid * Construction of Residential Building for High Court Judge * Construction of Concrete Pavement with Dual Drainage System The Governor also commended Hon. Andaye for his selflessness, recalling that before assuming office, he spent ₦50 million of his personal funds to rehabilitate the Bomadi-Ohoro Road. Ongoing projects in the LGA include staff quarters, additional pavements, an Internal Audit Block, and the Bomadi Elderly Women Empowerment Programme (BEWEP), aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the community. “These efforts reflect good governance—putting people first, improving infrastructure, and promoting transparency,” Oborevwori affirmed. In his remarks, Hon. Andaye thanked the Governor for his leadership and support. “Our Governor’s commitment to Bomadi’s development is evident in the numerous projects and appointments given to sons and daughters of this LGA. We are also grateful for the Bomadi-Ohoro road project, which has improved accessibility and connectivity,” he said. The commissioning ceremony, which doubled as part of Hon. Andaye’s one-year anniversary celebration, drew a large crowd and featured the presence of dignitaries such as Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, Sen. Abdul Ningi, Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Sen. James Manager, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, Commissioners, traditional rulers, and other key stakeholders.

8/7/2025, 7:57:38 PM

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