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FG Directs WAEC, NECO To Adopt CBT For Exams 2026

The Federal Government has instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to fully implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all examinations by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Monday while monitoring the ongoing exams alongside officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Bwari. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, over two million candidates are participating in the ongoing examinations across more than 800 centres nationwide. Dr. Alausa stated that WAEC and NECO would begin conducting objective papers using CBT from November this year, with full implementation for both essay and objective sections set to begin by May or June 2026. ”If JAMB can successfully conduct CBT exams for more than 2.2 million candidates, WAEC and NECO can do the same. “We are going to get WAEC and NECO to also start their objective exam on CBT. “By 2026 exams which will come up in May/June, both the objectives and the essay will be fully on CBT. That is how we can eliminate exam malpractices.” Alausa also disclosed that a committee is currently reviewing examination standards nationwide, with recommendations expected next month.

4/28/2025, 5:28:18 PM

BREAKING: Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late popular gospel singer Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting at Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja, delivered the sentence on Monday. The court found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide, leading to the death of his wife, Osinachi, on April 8, 2022, and ordered that he be hanged until death. In her judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme ruled that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, on a 23-count charge filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), which included allegations of homicide, spousal and child cruelty, and criminal intimidation. Throughout the trial, the prosecution called 17 witnesses — among them two of the deceased’s children (PW4 and PW5) — and tendered 25 documents as evidence. In his defense, Nwachukwu testified personally, while his legal team presented four additional witnesses and submitted four exhibits. Before sentencing, Nwachukwu’s lawyer, Reginald Nwali, pleaded for leniency, but the prosecutor, Mrs. Aderonke Imala, urged the court to impose the maximum penalties. Justice Nwosu-Iheme sentenced Nwachukwu to death by hanging on count 1. He also received two-year prison terms each on counts 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 18; six months imprisonment on count 10; and three years on count 11. Additionally, the court imposed fines of ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 on counts 6 and 7, respectively.

4/28/2025, 4:30:06 PM

Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio With ‘Erection’ Apology

Suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has delivered a sarcastic and satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sparking renewed debate over gender dynamics and power tussles within Nigeria’s legislature. In a letter laced with sharp irony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan offered a seemingly heartfelt “apology” for the "grave offense" of upholding her dignity and self-respect before the Senate President. Mockingly, she referenced expectations of compliance, writing: “How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice but a constitutional violation of certain men’s entitlement.” Addressing systemic sexism, she continued: “Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.” The letter read in part: “Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio, It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence. I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognize that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind. How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement. Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors. I now realize the catastrophic consequences of my actions: legislation delayed, tempers flared, and the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes. For this disruption to the natural order of ‘quid pro quo,’ I bow my head in fictional shame. Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections. The tense relationship between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio first surfaced publicly in July 2024 when, during a plenary session, Akpabio rebuked her attempt to speak without official recognition, remarking, “We are not in a nightclub.” The comment was widely condemned as sexist, sparking public outrage and demands for an apology. Though Akpabio later issued a statement claiming no harm was intended and affirming his respect for women, tensions deepened. In February 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan formally accused him of sexual harassment, citing inappropriate comments and advances. Her petition to Senate leadership was dismissed on procedural grounds. The Senate later suspended her for six months over unrelated conduct, a move many Nigerians perceived as retaliatory and an attempt to silence her. The suspension triggered nationwide protests under the slogan “We are all Natasha,” with women’s rights groups and activists rallying in her defense and denouncing systemic gender-based discrimination in Nigerian politics. While groups like the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly urged her to apologize and move on, many Nigerians hailed her defiant stance, celebrating her as a symbol of resistance against entrenched biases. For his part, Akpabio has denied all allegations, describing Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims as “baseless” and “malicious,” and has threatened legal action for defamation and character assassination. As the controversy unfolds, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bold letter appears to have solidified her standing as a fearless voice challenging the status quo in Nigeria’s political landscape.

4/28/2025, 7:12:20 AM

Mulade Urges Oborevwori To Drive Industrialization Through Agriculture, Aquaculture

Delta State-born environmentalist and development advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take a pragmatic approach towards industrialising Delta State. Mulade emphasized that leaders globally are leveraging their natural and human resources to foster infrastructural development, job creation, and economic growth, leading to wealth creation. He stressed that Delta State should not be left behind, given its abundant natural resources and human capital, which are vital tools for unlocking the State's full potential. Speaking as the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Mulade called on the Governor to harness the State’s agricultural and aquacultural resources for industrialization. He noted that Delta’s fertile lands and rich marine environments could transform the State into a major food production hub, supporting local consumption, boosting exports, and helping to diversify the economy away from oil dependence. The Gbaramatu Chief further noted that an agro-based industrialization strategy would create wealth and generate employment for the State’s growing population of unemployed youths and women. "Engaging them meaningfully would curb unemployment and food scarcity, enhance food security, and lower the State’s poverty rate," he asserted. Mulade maintained that industrializing Delta through agriculture and aquaculture would harness the potential of the youth and women, turning idle human resources into active contributors to the State’s growth and development. He added that agro-industrialization would also mitigate insecurity and reduce crime, noting that "an idle mind is the devil’s workshop." Meaningful engagement, he said, would foster peace, reduce anti-social behaviors like armed robbery and prostitution, and ultimately attract more investors to the State. Highlighting the largely untapped aquacultural wealth of Delta’s riverine areas, Mulade said that empowering unemployed youths in coastal communities could transform the region into a thriving seafood export zone, further boosting the State’s revenue. He warned that failure to engage the younger generation meaningfully could lead to long-term societal damage that would be hard to reverse. Consequently, Mulade appealed to Governor Oborevwori’s administration to prioritize industrialization through agriculture and aquaculture, stressing that Delta State stands to gain immensely if these sectors are developed strategically, without political interference, for the benefit of future generations.

4/27/2025, 10:46:17 PM

Let Tinubu Finish His Eight Years~ Tompolo Appeals To Northerners

Former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has called on northern political leaders to back President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027. Tompolo, who recently endorsed Tinubu for a second term, praised the President as a good man with the experience needed to elevate Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, the Niger Delta leader urged the North to support Tinubu, as opposition figures like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar intensify efforts to form a coalition against the President ahead of the next election. Atiku, alongside former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai and other northern politicians, is leading moves to unseat Tinubu and the ruling party in 2027. In his appeal, Tompolo argued that Tinubu deserves to complete eight years in office, just as former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North did. He also pledged to personally visit all northern states to rally support for Tinubu’s reelection. He said, “We’ll do our part, even go out of our boundary to the northern part of Nigeria to talk to our brothers so that he will get his second tenure. Tinubu is a good person; he has the experience to bring this country to a higher level. “I am travelling across all the northern states to appeal to them. Buhari spent eight years now. So, we don’t want anybody to cause any problem. Let Tinubu have his eight years too and go then we will look for another person. There is no need for anybody to say we have a monopoly of power. We must allow Tinubu to do his eight year, we will appeal to everybody and by the grace of God everybody will support us.”

4/27/2025, 1:43:46 PM

Former Delta Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro, Celebrates Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas On Birthday

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has extended warm felicitations to Distinguished Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas on the occasion of his birthday. In a message shared on his official Facebook page, Otuaro, on behalf of his family, friends, and political associates, joined the people of Delta South Senatorial District in celebrating the Senator. "As you mark another year, may God grant you greater wisdom, good health, and endless favor," he wrote. He further wished the Senator more impactful years ahead, filled with fulfillment and remarkable achievements. Otuaro described Senator Onowakpo-Thomas as a beacon of service and excellence, expressing confidence that his journey would continue to inspire and uplift many across Delta State and beyond.

4/27/2025, 12:43:05 PM

FG To Launch $1.1B NAPM Initiative To Stabilize Food Prices

The Federal Government is poised to unveil the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM), designed to enhance agricultural productivity, stabilize food prices, and spur economic growth. The NAPM is part of a wider strategy to transform the nation's agricultural sector with data-driven policies and public-private collaborations. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on Friday in Abuja during a meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee at the Presidential Villa, emphasized that the initiative will harmonize agricultural efforts across all levels of government using real-time data analytics. “The Green Imperative Project (GIP) is an idea whose time has come. It has been in the incubation period for several years, and now it is coming to fruition; we have to get it right. “We have had many interventions in this country in the past. We must make this work, and it’s the states that will drive the process,” the Vice President said. The Green Imperative Project (GIP), a $1.1 billion initiative signed between Nigeria and Brazil on March 17, 2025, is set to modernize 774 mid-sized Nigerian farms using Brazilian agricultural technologies, creating jobs and enhancing productivity nationwide. Vice President Shettima also announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦15 billion for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to prepare for potential flooding as the rainy season begins. “This is one of the first proactive decisions by the government to prepare for the flooding season,” the Vice President noted.

4/26/2025, 7:23:46 AM

Disregard Fake Recruitment Announcement~ Army

The Nigerian Army has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about an ongoing recruitment exercise for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) or Short Service Commission (SSC). In a statement released Friday night, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, clarified that a fake online advertisement claiming the availability of the “Nigerian Army DSSC/SSC Application Form 2025” is completely false and misleading. She emphasized that the Nigerian Army has not initiated any recruitment or commissioning process for DSSC or SSC in 2025, and urged the public to disregard the fraudulent publication, which did not originate from the Army. “Whenever such recruitment exercises are scheduled to begin, the public will be duly informed through official channels with adequate publicity. “The Nigerian Army warns all to be cautious and avoid falling prey to fraudsters who exploit such fake information to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals,” it added. According to the statement, anyone with information about such fraudulent activities or individuals should promptly report to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.

4/26/2025, 7:17:06 AM

How I Escaped Death While Mobilising Against Jonathan~ Amaechi

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, served as a guest speaker at the ninth Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) Annual Leadership Discourse held in Lagos. Addressing the theme, "Fearless Leadership: A Panacea for Sustainable Development," the former Minister of Transportation touched on several critical issues, including his reasons for mobilising against then-President Goodluck Jonathan, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2015 elections. Jonathan secured 12,853,162 votes, coming second to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who won with 15,424,921 votes. Jonathan On mobilising to remove Jonathan as president, Amaechi said: “The reason for removing Goodluck, I will say this in my book, is that I didn’t agree with his leadership style. You may agree that his leadership might have been better than Buhari, but do not forget that by the time he was leaving office, the dollar had started rising to between N150 and N200.” Troubles Revealing the dangers he faced under Goodluck and reasons the church, civil society organisations and pressure groups should revolt against oppression, the former governor said: “I was governor, right? So you say I have immunity, and I could do whatever I liked. But other people were also governors, but they were all scared. I brought out my neck to sacrifice it. How many of you knew that I was told not to enter Ekiti? I was governor and I was stubborn. I was governor at the age of 42, so I was stubborn. I said I must go there (Ekiti). We were there with the soldiers, struggling whether I would enter or not, until 5pm. A good man (soldier) then told me: ‘Sir, what I am doing to you now is not law, it is wrong. But in our profession, we must obey the last order. What I am about to do to you now is not part of my mandate, but I will do it. Sir, start now and leave here. Do not let darkness catch you anywhere because I can not account for your life. Wherever you are going, don’t let darkness meet you’. At that point, I was carrying, I think, Dr Ogunbiyi, who obviously panicked. He said: ‘let’s go, let’s go, let’s go.’ So, we drove to the airport. We went to Akure Airport where I boarded the plane. Then the airport manager walked in and said: ‘Sorry sir, the airport is technically closed’. Then I asked: ‘What do you mean by the airport is technically closed?’ An airport is technically closed when a non-civil authority closes the airport. So we went to the tarmac where I saw one air force vehicle with a machine gun on top blocking the runway. What came to my mind at that time was: ‘do not be found in any dark place’. This was as a governor. So, I walked into my car, reversed and sped straight to Lagos. “When we went to install the Emir of Kano. When we had succeeded, but it had not been announced, we told the governor of Kano State that we were leaving. He said: ‘okay.’ So, we went to the airport. I boarded my plane. I had chartered the plane, an Indian pilot, by the way. We took off. We were going to Abuja, but the weather was bad and I am always afraid of weather. “So, we came back. Instead of landing in Kaduna, I said we couldn’t land in Kaduna because the governor of Kaduna was a member of the PDP and he was hostile. So, I said Let’s go back to Kano. We got to Kano where they didn’t let us land for 20 minutes. However, we eventually landed. When the weather improved, they called us to inform us that the weather had improved. We boarded the plane and were about to leave Kano when they told us we could not leave Kano. I asked why. They said it was an order from above. So, I called the former governor of Kano State, Kwankwaso, and informed him that there was an order from above that I shouldn’t leave Kano. He said: ‘come to the Government House’. And luckily for us, Aero Contractors landed. When Aero Contractors landed, we said: ‘Thank God, thank God.’ I told my staff: ‘ go and buy Aero Contractors tickets; wherever they were going, let us go’. Having gone to purchase Aero Contractors tickets, they returned to me to say: ‘Sir, they said we cannot buy Aero Contractors tickets.’ I asked: ‘Why? I thought they said only commercial aircraft could go. Private jets couldn’t go.’ However, they said: ‘No, you can’t go.’ So I said: ‘Then we will go to Government House.’ As I was talking, the director of SSS walked in and saluted me. He was the director of SSS in Rivers State before he was transferred to Kano. He said: ‘Oga, you must leave Kano now. Even if it means sleeping in Bichi.’ At the time, I didn’t know where Bichi was. I said: ‘why?’ He said: ‘I can’t account for your life.’ I told him: ‘But the governor has told me to come to the Government House.’ He said: ‘Don’t you go near there.’ So, I requested for security, which he gave me. We bought fuel. He said: ‘Switch off your phones.’ We switched off our phones. By the time I left Kano, the people with me – Goje, who was about to cry, had slept off. Baraje and Professor Gambari had slept, and I was the only person who drove. By the time I got to Zaria, I needed to ease myself. I came down, eased myself. From Kaduna, God drove us because I was sleeping. In fact, I came down in Kaduna where I bought six cans of Red Bull. It didn’t work. So God drove us from Kaduna to Abuja.”

4/26/2025, 6:53:33 AM

More Nigerians To Fall Into Poverty By 2027~ World Bank

Despite Nigeria’s wealth of natural resources, the World Bank Group has projected that more Nigerians will fall into poverty by 2027. This forecast is part of the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report, unveiled during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, D.C. The report highlights that sub-Saharan Africa holds the world’s highest rate of extreme poverty, with the majority of the poor concentrated in just a few nations. According to the Bretton Woods institution, an estimated 80 percent of the world’s 695 million people living in extreme poverty in 2024 were in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 8 percent in South Asia, 2 percent in East Asia and the Pacific, 5 percent in the Middle East and North Africa, and 3 percent in Latin America and the Caribbean. “Within Sub-Saharan Africa, half of the 560 million extreme poor in 2024 resided in four countries,” the report highlighted. Here’s a rephrased version of the passage: --- The report emphasized that poverty is projected to rise by 3.6 percentage points between 2022 and 2027 in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo—two resource-rich yet fragile nations. “Notably, resource-rich and fragile countries, such as Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are the only group in the region where poverty rates are expected to climb, with an anticipated increase of 3.6 percentage points during the 2022–2027 period,” the report stated.

4/25/2025, 6:38:43 PM

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