The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. According to the final international timetable published on the council’s official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026. Ashenews reports that the council disclosed that the examination will kick off with practical planning sessions in selected subjects. It stated that the first papers will include Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session. WASSCE remains a…
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the United States 15-point proposal to halt the conflict as unrealistic and unreasonable, directly contradicting US President Donald Trump’s earlier claims that Tehran had accepted most of the demands. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the American list contains largely excessive demands that Iran finds unacceptable. The remarks contradict Trump’s assertions about the Iranian agreement to the proposal. Baghaei clarified that Iran has not engaged in any direct negotiations with the US, revealing that messages from the United States have only reached Iran through intermediaries. “We have had no direct negotiations with the United States…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a “CLHEEAN’’ app to bridge communication gap between the Federal Government and Nigerians in areas of government’s policies, projects and programmes. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu unveiled the mobile app on Monday in Abuja. Issa-Onilu expressed optimism that the new digital approach would enhance citizen engagement. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the Crime, Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse and Nationalism (CLHEEAN) app acts as an AI-powered tool. It is aimed at bridging the gap between the government and the public, promoting national values, and facilitating citizen feedback. “The CLHEEAN mobile app…
Pakistan says it will vaccinate more than 45 million children during its second nationwide polio eradication campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from April 13 to April 19. The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said on Monday. The week-long drive will be conducted across the country, with health teams administering oral polio vaccine drops to children under the age of five. In addition to polio vaccination, the children will also receive supplementary doses of Vitamin A to boost immunity and support overall health, the EOC said. It said that over 413,000 polio workers will take part in the campaign, carrying…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves fell by $547 million within 15 days in March 2026, signalling renewed pressure on the country’s external buffers. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows reserves declined from $50.03 billion on March 11 to $49.48 billion on March 26. Although the apex bank has yet to provide an official explanation, the steady drawdown suggests ongoing foreign exchange interventions and external payment obligations rather than a one-off shock. The decline marks a reversal of the positive trend recorded earlier in the year. In January 2026, reserves rose by about $509 million within the first 22 days,…
Following the attack on Angwa Rukuba Community, the Management of the University of Jos has rescheduled the examination earlier slated for Monday and Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Madugu, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, in a statement on Monday in Jos. ”This is to ensure student safety, as part of a broader suspension of academic activities and hostel closures. “The Vice Chancellor has directed that all examinations scheduled to hold on Monday and Tuesday will be rescheduled. “This is in view of the Sunday night attack by gunmen on…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bukar Tijani, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. Tijani said that the decision was aimed at allowing members of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections to do so. According to him, the governor has directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the permanent secretaries on or before April 3. ”The dissolution is to allow interested members of the council to pursue their…
The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation has donated medical books and journals to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, as part of efforts to strengthen training and research in Nigeria’s tertiary health institutions. The spokesman for the hospital, Dr Naziru Tukur, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday. Tukur explained that the books were purchased from Elsevier and shipped from the USA. He stated that in a letter to the Medical Director of the centre, Dr Bello Mohammed, the foundation explained that the intervention followed a request from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali…
Spain has escalated its opposition to the ongoing Iran conflict by shutting its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in the war, in a move that underscores growing divisions among Western allies. Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed that Madrid would not permit the use of either its airspace or jointly operated military bases for operations linked to the conflict in Iran. The decision extends earlier restrictions that had already denied Washington access to key bases such as Rota and Morón. The ban applies broadly to any aircraft participating in U.S. or Israeli military missions against Iran, including those…
Nokia has announced the formation of a new Technical Advisory Board as part of its efforts to shape the future of connectivity and drive the evolution of next-generation networks. The move comes amid rapid technological advancements that are transforming how networks are built, managed, and experienced. The newly established board will provide independent, high-level expertise to guide the company’s long-term technology strategy, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The Technical Advisory Board is designed to bring an external, “outside-in” perspective to Nokia’s strategic direction. Acting as a critical sounding board, the group will…