Author: Akintayo Adams

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) results. Here’s how students can check their results: Checking WAEC Results 2024 Online Checking WAEC Result 2024 via SMS Note: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has initiated an investigation into a viral video showing a woman, Favour Igiebor, destroying a Nigerian passport, allegedly belonging to her husband, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The NIS has also invited Igiebor for questioning regarding the incident. The NIS spokesman, Kenneth Udo, stated that the woman’s actions could potentially violate Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015 (as amended), which includes penalties under Section 10(h) of the same Act. The NIS emphasized its commitment to enforcing the provisions of the Act to safeguard national security and uphold the integrity of…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASCCE) for the year 2024. The examination body made the announcement on Monday in a post via X. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024,” it read. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P, one-half of the famous musical duo Psquare, has written an open letter to his twin brother, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), in response to recent interviews where Paul seemingly discredited Peter’s contributions to their group’s success. In the letter, Peter expresses his disappointment at Paul’s constant claims of having written and sung the majority of Psquare’s songs, while downplaying Peter’s contributions. He points out that despite Paul’s assertions, many of their hits were the result of their combined efforts, highlighting that Psquare’s success was rooted in their teamwork and unity. Peter also reflects on their…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama has won the best coach at the women’s basketball event in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Rene Wakama has made history as the first coach of Nigeria’s National Female Basketball Team to win the Women’s Afrobasket title since the tournament’s inception in 1966. Under her leadership, the Nigerian team reached the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in its history, making them the first-ever African team, male or female, to compete at that stage of the event. Despite their historic run, Nigeria eventually bowed out of the women’s basketball event, losing 74-88 to the…

Hanwill Pharmacy, a fast-growing retail pharmacy, is currently seeking a competent individual for the position of Pharmacy Technician. The role involves assisting the Pharmacist in the discharge of duties and working under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacists. Job Overview: Job Details: Work Hours: Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hanwillpharmacy@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) announced that it has disbursed insured deposits of up to ₦5 million each to 82.36% of the total customers of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. However, 17.64% of the insured deposits are still pending payment, primarily due to issues such as Post-No Debit instructions or lack of Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) on the accounts. This was revealed in a statement signed by the NDIC’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Bashir Nuhu, on Sunday in Abuja. The disbursement followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revocation of Heritage Bank’s license on June 3, 2024, due…

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn in for his fourth term on Sunday after winning the presidential election last month with an overwhelming 99% of the vote. The inauguration took place at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, attended by several African heads of state and dignitaries. During the ceremony, Kagame pledged to “preserve peace and national sovereignty, consolidate national unity.” Kagame, who has ruled Rwanda since the 1994 genocide, secured another five years in power, a result that was widely expected given his iron-fisted control over the nation. The election raised concerns among rights activists about the state of…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, recently expressed his views on women wearing makeup. He suggested that those who do so do not believe that God created them perfectly. Speaking during the RCCG ministers’ conference at the Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State, as part of the church’s 72nd annual convention, Adeboye emphasized that God did an excellent job in creating humans. He stated that women who use makeup are essentially expressing doubt in God’s work. Adeboye said, “When you marry, you cut your coat according to your clothes. Some of you want…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has not ordered serving corps members to upgrade their accounts for payment of ₦70,000 minimum wage. This was made known in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, on Sunday in Abuja. “Corps members, parents and members of the public should note that no directive has been received from any relevant government sector responsible for wage matters. “It is therefore impossible for the NYSC to issue any directive on such. “Corps members already know the approved channel and mode of communication in the scheme and should…