The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the examination body on Friday, March 27, 2026, with over 80% of results already processed and released. Candidates who sat for the examination are advised to visit the official result portal to check their performance. How to check your CB-WASSCE result online Candidates can check their results by visiting the official WAEC portal at www.waecdirect.org To access results, candidates will need: Their examination number WAEC result checker PIN Serial number Once on the portal: …
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake and unwholesome drugs worth over N939 million in Awka, Anambra State. Ashenews gathered that the exercise was carried out on Friday at the Anambra State Waste Management dumpsite in Awka, under the supervision of NAFDAC officials. The destruction formed part of NAFDAC’s regulatory efforts to eliminate unsafe, expired, and falsified products from circulation. The seized items, recovered from across the South-East, pose serious health risks to consumers, including treatment failure, prolonged illness, and even death. NAFDAC said the operation reflects its continued crackdown on counterfeit and…
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates which recorded a marginal increase in the performance of those who obtained credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Acting Head of Public Affairs Moyosola F. Adesina confirmed the development in a statement issued from the council headquarters at Yaba on Friday and noted that the examination took place across 166 centres in Nigeria between January 28 and February 14. According to Adesina, a total of 10,480 candidates sat the examination…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members ahead of the 2027 elections. Ashenews reports that INEC has approved that the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members be extended to 10th May 2026, from the 21st April 2026 originally contained in the revised timetable for the 2027 election. This was made known in a statement on Friday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. He explained that the decision to extend the deadline for the submission of the…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma. Her death was announced on Friday by her grandson in a Facebook post. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came, and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago,” he wrote. He described the deceased as the biological mother of the former governor and prayed for the repose of her soul. “We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed the resignation of Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, saying the decision was formally conveyed in a press statement issued on Friday by the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed. According to the statement, Gwarzo stepped down “in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance” in the state, following recent developments that had hindered his ability to effectively discharge his duties. The movement addressed the ongoing issues involving the Kano State House of Assembly, stressing that the resignation should not be seen as an admission of guilt regarding any allegations.…
Social protection remains a priority of the Sokoto State Government, as it is one of the most critical sectors for the state’s development. The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, disclosed this at a two-day validation workshop on the review of the Sokoto State Social Protection Policy. The workshop was organised by the State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with the European Union, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and UNICEF at Azbir Hotel, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Dr. Zayyana said that despite the government’s commitment, the state is grappling with insecurity arising…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to introduce a new regulation known as the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), tackle SIM-related fraud and boost confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy. The announcement was made by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the commission, Aminu Maida, during a stakeholder forum held in Abuja. Maida said the TIRMS platform is designed to address rising cases of fraud linked to mobile phone numbers within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. According to the NCC boss, the Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN), commonly known as a SIM or mobile number, has become a critical identifier…
The Ondo State Government has approved the recruitment of healthcare workers across various cadres as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery in the state’s health sector. This was disclosed in a statement by Patience Arinola Adamolekun, Hospitals Management Board, on the government’s official X platform. The approval was granted by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to the Hospitals Management Board (HMB) to employ workers across different entry-level grade levels. According to the statement, the recruitment will cover a wide range of healthcare and support roles within the state’s hospital system. The positions approved include: Medical Officers – GL 13 Nurses…
Bangladesh and Nigeria have pledged to explore new frontiers in agriculture and trade as both countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation and unlock economic opportunities. The two countries stated this at the 55th Independence Anniversary and National Day of Bangladesh on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mainul Kabir, said there was need to unlock untapped economic opportunities and stronger collaboration in agriculture, particularly contract farming that would ensure mutual benefits. He noted that Bangladesh’s experience in high-yield, climate-resilient farming, combined with Nigeria’s large agricultural base, offer a pathway to enhanced food security and…