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 WAEC Denies Cancelling 2025 WASSCE Results, Labels Claims as Misinformation The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has categorically debunked a viral press statement claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The council described the circulating information as "false, misleading, and the handiwork of mischief-makers intent on causing confusion among candidates, parents, and the general public." In an official statement released on Sunday, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, clarified that no decision has been made to cancel the 2025 WASSCE results. She urged stakeholders to disregard the fabricated report and rely solely on verified information from WAEC’s official channels, including its website ( www.waec.org.ng ) and social media platforms. “The council remains committed to upholding the integrity of its examinations and ensuring timely communication with candidates and the ...

 ‎‎PRESS RELEASE ‎ PEACEFUL PROTEST BY RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS: POLICE SETS RECORDS STRAIGHT, ASSURES OF SECURITY, PRESERVATION OF DIGNITY ‎ ‎The Nigeria Police Force has noted the ongoing conversations surrounding the peaceful protest being organised by some of our retired officers in relation to their pension entitlements. While some of these accounts are grounded in fact and driven by good faith, others have been marred by misinformation, emotional manipulation, and calculated distortions designed to discredit the Government and undermine the present leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. It is disheartening to observe how certain actors have chosen to politicise a sensitive welfare issue, weaponizing the legitimate grievances of our retired colleagues for ulterior motives. Their intent is not reform, but disruption. Their tactics involve twisting facts, inflaming sentiments, and sowing distrust in the public space. These actions do a disservice not only to our noble institutio...

 Edo Governor Clarifies Peter Obi Clearance Directive, Cites Security and Protocol Concerns Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has clarified his earlier remarks requiring Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to seek clearance before visiting the state, stating that the directive was not a threat but a matter of protocol and security. The clarification follows controversy sparked by Okpebholo’s comments during a defection rally in Uromi on Friday, where he suggested Obi should not enter Edo without government approval. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor emphasized the need for high-profile individuals, particularly politically exposed persons, to notify and obtain security clearance before engaging in public activities in Edo State. “As the Chief Security Officer of Edo State, it is the Governor’s constitutional responsibility to safeguard the lives and property of all residents and visitors alike,” the stat...

 Femi Fani-Kayode marries 3rd Wife Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister and prominent political figure, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a third wife.  The ceremony, held recently marked the traditional marriage between FFK and a stunningly beautiful lady called Adaugo who he has dated for over two years.  Adaugo, who is 29 years old, hails from Abia state and runs a thriving interior design business.  She is a devout Pentecostal Christian, a graduate of one of the top private universities in the country and is described by those who know her as a kind, gentle and highly respectful soul that prefers to keeps a low profile and that shies away from publicity.  Fani-Kayode’s first wife, Regina, is a Ghanaian ex-Beauty Queen who lives in Accra where she runs her businesses and is deeply involved in Christian ministry.  She is a strong evangelical Christian and friends say she has immense influence over FFK who never takes a major decision without her.  Toge...

 Miss World Meets Her Excellency the President of Tanzania in Zanzibar On July 20th, 2025, in the serene coastal village of Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, warmly received a delegation from Miss World Limited, led by its Chair and CEO Julia Morley. The meeting brought together some of the most inspiring young women of this generation, including the reigning Miss World, Opal Suchata Chuangsri @suchaaata from Thailand, and Miss World Africa and 1st Runner-up, Hasset Dereje @hasset_dereje from Ethiopia. They were joined by ministers from various sectors, including Culture, Sports, Natural Resources, and Tourism. During the private discussion, Opal and Hasset had the opportunity to personally share the heart of the Miss World platform: their Beauty With a Purpose projects. Opal spoke about her work in breast cancer prevention and awareness in Thailand, while Hasset highlighted her mission to empower young women ...

 MAN BEATEN FOR DENYING HERDSMEN ATTACK ON BENUE COMMUNITY A man identified as Mr. Zape Upaa was reportedly attacked by angry residents of Ukpiam community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State for allegedly attempting to deny a deadly assault by armed herdsmen. Sources said Zape was confronted and beaten while trying to record videos aimed at discrediting reports of the overnight attack that left the community shaken. The villagers, who were still reeling from the violence, reportedly descended on him in anger. Pictorial evidence circulating online shows Zape with visible injuries, confirming the assault. Witnesses say the incident occurred in broad daylight, drawing the attention of other residents. “He was trying to do a video to say nothing happened here. People got angry and attacked him,” one local said. Ukpiam, like many other communities in Benue, has suffered repeated attacks from suspected armed herders, prompting calls for increased security presence in the area. ...

 PRESS RELEASE:  VANDEIKYA LG CONFIRMS DEATH OF AGAGE IORKYAA TERNENGE OF MBANYAM, MBATYOUGH WARD, IN LAND DISPUTE VIOLENCE BETWEEN MBAZEREM AND ABONKIP (OBUDU, CROSS RIVER) 20th July, 2025        The Executive Chairman of Vandeikya Local Government Council, Hon. Dennis Terkura Guda, has confirmed the death of Mr. Agage Iorkyaa Ternenger (popularly known as Gentleman), a native of Mbanyam in Mbatyough Council Ward of Vandeikya Local Government following a resurgence of violence in the lingering land dispute between Mbazarem community of Mbaduku, Vandeikya LGA, and Abonkip in Obudu LGA of Cross River State. On the morning of Friday, July 18, 2025, reports emerged from the Mbazarem community concerning renewed gunfire allegedly coming from the Abonkip side of the disputed borderland. In swift response, Hon. Guda mobilized the local security outfit Anyam Nyor, alongside other security personnel, and proceeded to the disputed area for a fact-finding and peace-k...

 Eritrean president warns Ethiopia against war Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has warned neighbour Ethiopia against launching a new war between the two countries, with tensions high in the Horn of Africa region, AFP reported. Eritrea and Ethiopia have had fraught relations since the former declared independence in 1993, with tens of thousands of people killed in a war between the two from 1998 to 2000. At the heart of the current tension, according to the Eritrean government, is landlocked Ethiopia's long-held desire for a seaport. Afwerki, who has ruled Eritrea since independence, told Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that he would not be able to simply overwhelm his country by weight of numbers – Ethiopia's population is 130 million, compared to just 3.5 million people living in Eritrea. 'Unwanted wars' "If he thinks he can overwhelm (Eritrean forces) with human wave attack, (he is mistaken)," Afwerki told state television channel Eri-TV. "Before ...

 A female student of the University of the Niger, Iyienu, Anambra State, was humiliated and physically åssåultéd by school security during a forced evacuation from the school compound. The female student was suspended by the management following the leak of her nude photos by her ex-boyfriend, after she refused to yield to his blackmail. News of her leaked nudes got to the school management and she was reportedly suspended for one year however the student refused to leave the school hostel citing the fact that her suspension was from academic activities and not from her hostel because she paid heavily for both. This video was captured during her forced evacuation as school management insist that she should leave the university premises entirely. Watch video below. 

 CONSTITUTION REVIEW: SANWO-OLU RESTATES CALL FOR SPECIAL STATUS FOR LAGOS Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has restated the need for a Special Status for Lagos State, stating that such a request is long overdue. According to Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hazmat, such a request has become imperative owing to the strategic position of the state, especially as the former federal capital of the nation and the burdens it bears. The Governor who made this request on Saturday while speaking at the South-West Centre A (Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States) Lagos Centre Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria held at the Watercress Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, also reiterated the call for State Police, saying state policing is not about semantics but about protecting the people.   He was of the view that wherever the government of a nation moves its capital from one state to another, the governme...

 SIX FAMILY MEMBERS LAID TO REST AFTER TRAGIC CRASH A heart-wrenching funeral service was held for six family members who tragically lost their lives in a horrific car accident on the R42 Meyerton-Heidelberg Road earlier this week. The victims, all from Unitaspark in Vereeniging, were laid to rest on Saturday following an emotional ceremony attended by devastated relatives, friends, and community members. The family had been returning from a funeral in KwaZulu-Natal when their vehicle, a white Ford Focus, collided with a truck at around 15:30 on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as:  • David Khehla Malindi (68)  • Anna Malindi (61)  • Mhlanganisi Malindi (35)  • Phindile Malindi (33)  • Xolani Bocibo (27)  • Lwandle Malindi Tshabalala (3) The loss has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing their deep condolences and calling for improved road safety measures on the busy route. May their souls rest in peace. More p...

 Apology to Aisha Buhari By Farooq Kperogi Although I absolutely should have foreseen it, I honestly didn’t anticipate the profoundly painful consequences that my July 16 Facebook update titled “Aisha Buhari, Divorce, and Forgiveness Claim” would have on former First Lady Mrs. Aisha Buhari and people closest to her.  It’s one of the worst and cruelest lapses of judgement I have ever committed in my life, and it has been a source of unfathomable personal anguish for me these past few days. My source, whose integrity is unimpeachable, insists the information is accurate, but never intended for it to become public. Going public with the information was an error on my part, as not every well-sourced information is for public consumption. On the other side, Alhaji Sani Zorro, former SSA to the First Lady on Public Affairs, whom I hold in the highest esteem, has reached out to question the accuracy of my claims. I will not contest the particulars and veracity of the information with...

 Buhari Could Have Survived If Treated Here — ABUAD Hospital CMD The Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Dr. Akinola Akinmade, has made a bold claim that former President Muhammadu Buhari might still be alive today if he had received treatment at the institution’s advanced medical facility. Speaking to journalists over the weekend in Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Akinmade expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s lingering dependency on medical tourism, especially by political elites and affluent citizens. He emphasized that it is time for the government to prioritize and invest in world-class health infrastructure within the country.  “With the level of equipment, expertise, and international-standard care available at ABUAD Hospital, we are confident that we could have sustained the former President’s health and prolonged his life,” he said. Describing the hospital as the best-equipped in Sub-Saharan Africa, the CMD highlighted its cutting-edge techn...

 A Minnesota man has tragically lost his life while participating in a demolition derby at the county fair. Josh Wines was participating in the final race of the night on Thursday evening. The Isanti County Fair Dubbed the event, "The Night of Destruction." At a point during the event, Josh's vehicle flipped over, trapping him inside. First responders arrived on the scene and were able to free Josh and began immediate lifesaving efforts. Josh was eventually airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in the Twin Cities. Josh fought very hard to survive... but sadly he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, July 19th.  Josh and his wife were getting ready to enjoy a honeymoon together. Our thoughts are with Josh's family and loved ones.

 RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE: Engagement with Retired Police Officers, Fostering Partnership and Welfare: The Rivers State Police Command organized a special interactive session with members of the Rivers State Chapter of the National Association of Retired Police Officers on 18th. July, 2025, held at the Police Officers' Mess, Old GRA in Port Harcourt. The meeting provided a platform for meaningful deliberations and interactions between the Command's management team, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, and the retired Officers. During the engagement, the Command seeks to understand better, the needs and concerns of retired Police Officers, while communicating its initiatives and plans for enhancing their welfare. In his keynote address, CP Adepoju conveyed a significant message, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing the welfare and living standards of retired Police Officers. He underscored the importance of this initiative and so...

 "I Spent $1M Dollars": Lil Win Shares Investments Made in Captain Ibrahim Traoré Movie Kumawood actor and producer, Lil Win, has opened up about the investment that went into his upcoming movie. Speaking in an interview ahead of the premiere, the actor disclosed that he spent nearly $1 million on the movie, titled Captain Ibrahim Traore: The Last African Hero. According to Lil Win, he spent $500,000 on the movie's production and an additional $500,000 on promotion.  He said, "Anyone who doubts that I spent $500,000 on the production has low mental IQ. No Ghanaian producer has spent this much on a movie... I spent the same amount on the promotion."  Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have raised doubts about how much he spent on his yet-to-be-premiered movie.  These doubts triggered  Lil Win to state that he believed if it were to be Hollywood producers who made these assertions, Ghanaians would have easily accepted it without doubts.  He further stated that he inve...

 USYK KNOCKS OUT DUBOIS TO WIN HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE  Oleksandr Usyk is now the undisputed heavyweight world champion after knocking out Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Usyk finished off Dubois in the fifth round when the British fighter hit the canvas and unable to rise up to beat the referee's countdown. The Ukrainian crashed the British one minute and 52 seconds into the fifth round with his trademark left hook, leaving Dubois dazed and disoriented. Having won WBA, WBC and WBO titles in 23 fights, Usyk adds Dubois' IBF belt to his list in his 24th bout.  Usyk is 38 years old while Dubois is 11 years younger at 27. "38 is a young guy, remember!” Usyk proclaimed after winning the match. 

 Arkansas couple facing serious charges after their 7-year-old son is found near death. The 7-year-old boy only weighed 28 lbs.  39-year-old Chris Freeman and 27-year-old Katelyn Freeman were both arrested after their 7-year-old son was brought to the hospital weighing a mere and shocking 28 lbs. Responding medical staff were shocked and sickened at the child's condition, saying he had suffered both mental and physical abuse. The responding doctor described the child as a "near fatality" due to his years of abuse and the fact that "he could not have endured any more". Russellville Chief of Police described the child as "just a skeleton with skin". While searching the Freeman's home, they described it as unfit for children overall, although the child did have minor siblings living in the home also.  Investigators uncoverd a closet converted into a room in which to confine the 7-year-old and a 5-year-old sibling. They described finding human excremen...

 A beloved horse followed the hearse carrying an 8-year-old victim of the Texas Floods. In a sweet and heartbreaking tribute to Virginia Hollis, her grandfather led her horse, 'Salt Valley', behind the hearse during her funeral procession on Wednesday, July 16th. Virginia was one of the 27 people from Camp Mystic who lost their lives in the July 4th floods. It was several painful days before authorities were able to locate and recover Virginia. Her funeral was held in Bellville, Texas on Wednesday. Residents lined the streets to show respect for the young girl taken away much too soon.  Virginia's parents say she was a little cowgirl who loved the rodeo. It only seems fitting that her horse be present as she was laid to rest.  Our thoughts are with the family of Virginia Hollis and all the families picking up the pieces after that devastating day. More photos below.