The Federal Government has approved an increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), raising the cost to ₦50,000 per candidate from 2027. The approval, conveyed through the Federal Ministry of Education, will see the NECO SSCE registration fee…
The Nigerian presidency has stated that all the teachers and pupils abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo state have regained their freedom. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced on X on Friday that they were rescued by security agencies. On May 15, 2026, Oyo State was shaken by a brazen attack that underscored the growing vulnerability of schools…
England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has suggested that his manager, Thomas Tuchel does not understand what it means to face the Norwegian top stars in a World Cup semi-finals game. Bellingham said that Tuchel’s remarks after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarterfinals meant the German tactician does not understand what it means to come…
The Presidency on Saturday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of failing to rejoice with the federal government several hours after the release of pupils and teachers who were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. But Atiku who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) dismissed the…
[mc4wp_form id=33047] Argentina survived a spirited Swiss challenge and a dramatic extra-time battle to secure a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, booking a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against England. The defending champions appeared to be in control after taking an early lead through Alexis Mac Allister in the 10th minute….
By John Offiong In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between…
