The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The timetable was published on WAEC’s X page on Monday.
According to the timetable, the examination will commence Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026.
The examination will begin with Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session.
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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could lose the 2027 presidential election if it does not include former candidate Peter Obi on its ticket.
Fayose made the remark while also assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking on Sunday at the PDP national convention in Abuja, Fayose gave a mixed review of Tinubu’s administration.
“I’m happy with what Asiwaju is doing. You don’t have to have 100 percent of any issue before you are said to be doing well, but when you relate our past with our present, he is not doing well,” he said.
On the opposition, Fayose stressed that ADC’s chances depend largely on Obi’s participation.
“I told you that if Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC. It looks like now that Obi will not; Atiku Abubakar will get the ticket,” he stated.
He also expressed doubts about Obi’s political future ahead of the election.
“It’s impossible for him to go back to the Labour Party. Obi is a good guy, he’s a fantastic guy, but to become the president at this time is difficult,” Fayose added.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers in areas where network service quality falls below the required standards.
The Commission maintained that subscribers should not be required to bear the full burden of service disruptions when operators fail to meet prescribed service delivery standards.
Under this directive, as made available to Naija News in a statement on Sunday by the NCC Head, Public Affairs Department, Nnenna Ukoha, erring operators will compensate affected users directly for breaches of Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Ukoha explained that the directive is expected to complement existing and ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality monitoring and enforce performance standards.
The NCC is also mandating Tower Companies, which own the critical infrastructure for Quality of Service delivery, such as masts, to invest in infrastructure with measurable outcomes.
“Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) shall be required to pay these compensations for instances of poor quality of service recorded within specified time frames.
“The compensation will be provided in the form of airtime credits, calculated based on subscribers’ average spending patterns and their presence within Local Government Areas where service failures occur.
“The directive is rooted in the Commission’s broader regulatory philosophy that places the consumer at the centre of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. Telecommunications services today underpins economic activity, social interaction, and access to digital opportunities. When service quality is poor, the consequences affect productivity, commercial activities, and even public confidence in our communications system.
“While regulatory fines have traditionally served as a deterrent against poor service delivery, the Commission is adopting a more consumer-focused approach that strengthens accountability within the industry.
“The Commission has designed this measure to complement existing and ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality monitoring and enforce performance standards.
“Further to this directive by the Commission to MNOs on compensation to consumers, the Commission is also mandating Tower Companies who own the critical infrastructure for Quality of Service delivery, such as masts, to invest in infrastructure with measurable outcomes using sums that it has fined these companies, in addition to other financial fines the Commission will deem appropriate.
“The Commission will continue to reinforce the obligation of operators to invest consistently in network resilience, capacity expansion, and infrastructure upgrades to meet the growing demand for telecommunications services. At the same time, it will deploy regulatory tools that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across the sector, ensuring that every subscriber receives the quality of service they deserve while sustaining a telecommunications industry capable of powering Nigeria’s digital future,” the statement read.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large shipment of cocaine hidden inside the heads of imported dry stockfish and arrested a key member of the syndicate linked to trafficking the drugs abroad.
The operation, disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, followed intelligence on trans-border criminal activities.
“In the course of the operation, three jumbo size bags were found in possession of the kingpin 36-year-old Akputa Dickson Ejike.
“A search of the bags led to the recovery of Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven (237) wraps of cocaine buried in the heads of imported dry stock fish locally known as ‘Okporoko.’
“The cocaine pellets have a gross weight of 5.80 kilograms. The consignment was intended for export to Delhi, India,” the statement read.
In a separate operation on Wednesday, March 25, NDLEA operatives from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) intercepted two consignments bound for the United Kingdom at a courier company in Lagos.
“In one of the shipments that originated from Cotonou, Benin Republic, 1.9 kilograms of methamphetamine were found concealed in automobile filters while the second parcel contains 40 ampoules of Morphine Sulphate and nine ampoules of Fentanyl.”
Babafemi added that on March 26, a Special Operations Unit (SOU) raided the home of 46-year-old Omolade Abigail Jolayemi, known as “Iya Ghana,” at 13 Carter Street, Yaba, Lagos.
She and her associate, 31-year-old Sarah Zainab Agbabiaka, were arrested after operatives recovered 135 blocks of cannabis weighing 76.30 kilograms.
“Same day, the SOU operatives also arrested Anayo Lucky Ohabiro, 39, at Doyin bus stop, Surulere, Lagos following credible intelligence. A total of 78 blocks of Ghana Loud weighing 41kg were seized from him.”
Another suspect, 37-year-old Enuwa Kehinde Kingsley, had 894.72 kilograms of skunk seized from an uncompleted building in Ogbese, Akure North, Ondo State.
Elsewhere, 35-year-old Saater Nyam was apprehended at Pevi village, Guma LGA, Benue State, with 116.7 kilograms of skunk on Tuesday, March 24.
In Edo State, a warehouse raid in Ekpoma town, Esan West LGA, on Monday, March 23, led to the arrest of 25-year-old Felix Donald and the seizure of 576.5 kilograms of skunk and 33 bottles of codeine-based syrup.
In Taraba State, Babafemi said NDLEA officers intercepted a truck carrying 100 blocks of compressed skunk weighing 135 kilograms concealed in animal feed bags from Garbachede to Gombe State on Tuesday, March 24.
Two suspects, 21-year-old Osama Mamuda and 22-year-old Auwal Umar, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Babafemi noted that the agency has also continued its War Against Drug Abuse social advocacy, conducting sensitisation lectures in schools across Cross River, Adamawa, Oyo, Kano, and Lagos states.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended operatives from MMIA, SOU, DOGI, Ekiti, Ondo, Benue, Edo, and Taraba Commands for their efforts and praised all commands nationwide for balancing drug supply reduction with drug demand reduction initiatives.
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have been brought to Abuja in preparation for her burial rites.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness.
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, confirmed the arrival of the body and the funeral arrangements in a statement shared on his X handle on Sunday.
“This is to notify the general public that the remains of our grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, have safely landed in Abuja,” he wrote.
Tori News had earlier reported that Bello announced that the Janazah (funeral) prayer for the late Hajiya Umma El-Rufai would take place at the National Mosque, Central Area, Abuja, at 1:00 pm.
According to him, the burial will follow immediately after the prayer at Gudu Cemetery in the Apo area of Abuja.
Condolences have continued to pour in since news of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s passing broke, with several prominent figures paying visits to the El-Rufai family residence on Saturday.
Those who paid their respects include the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has opened up about the sudden passing of her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, revealing that he d!ed unexpectedly at the age of 33 after stepping out to play basketball.
She spoke during a chat with Temisan Emmanuel on the Tea With Tay podcast, where she recalled the painful moment that changed her life.
According to her, her husband had gone out for a game but suddenly collapsed and did not survive.
Damasus said the incident was shocking because there were no warning signs before it happened.
She explained that earlier that same day, they had both made plans to go out with friends later in the evening, not knowing that tragedy would strike before then.
She described the loss as something she could not understand at the time, as it felt sudden and without any clear reason.
The experience forced her to rethink life and how quickly things can change without notice.
She said: “I did not understand, there was no explanation for it. How can a 33-year-old man who went to play basketball just fall down and d!e.
“How? We were planning to go out that evening with our friends. So I just started thinking about life in a different way.
“I think that was the turning point in my life.”
Former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his immediate resignation from the party.
Kwankwaso disclosed this in a press statement dated March 29, 2026, where he said the decision followed the need for a strategic political realignment amid the evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s political landscape.
He expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve as its National Leader and presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, describing the decision to leave the party as a difficult one.
According to him, the current trajectory of the nation’s politics necessitated identifying with another political platform that offers a better opportunity to effectively pursue national change.
“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” the statement read.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed appreciation to Nigerians for the outpouring of goodwill messages, prayers, and support he received as he celebrated his 74th birthday.
The President, in a special birthday message released by the State House on Sunday, thanked citizens across the country for their patriotism and solidarity with his administration.
Tinubu said he was deeply touched by the show of love from Nigerians, including those who took space in newspapers and paid for airtime on radio and television to celebrate him.
“Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation,” the President said.
“I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion of my 74th birthday. I thank all our citizens for their patriotism, solidarity and support for our administration.”
He also expressed appreciation to his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their kind words about him.
“I must thank my wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, for her kind and loving words. I also thank Vice President Kashim Shettima for all he said about me,” he added.
“Consistent with my tradition of marking my birthday in line with the mood of the nation, I resolved to observe this year’s birthday in a low-key manner,” he stated.
The President also reflected on the reforms undertaken by his administration and the challenges Nigeria has faced during the process.
According to him, the sacrifices made by Nigerians and the government are beginning to yield results.
“As I mark this special day, I am reminded of the challenges we’ve faced since we initiated our reforms. I’m glad that our sacrifices have not been in vain, as we can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, despite the temporary setback caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis,” Tinubu said.
He stressed that the progress recorded by the government was the result of collective effort.
Tinubu said: “The credit for the positive outcomes we have achieved does not belong solely to me, our Renewed Hope team, or our government. We achieved the gains together.”
Tinubu expressed optimism about the future of the country as his administration approaches its third anniversary.
“As we march towards the third anniversary of our administration, it is my deepest conviction that we shall succeed in building a brighter future for our citizens and future generations,”he said.
The President assured Nigerians that his government remains determined to tackle the nation’s challenges.
“We are determined to confront some of the challenges we face today, and with your continued support, we shall overcome,” he said.
Tinubu urged Nigerians to continue working together to build a stronger and more prosperous country.
The President said: “Let us continue to work together to build a stronger, prosperous and more resilient nation that will make Nigeria the pride of Africa.”
He concluded his message with a lighthearted remark: “Thank you all, and happy 74th birthday to me!”
Nasir El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State Governor, has returned to his residence in Abuja following his release from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai was released on compassionate grounds to enable him to attend his mother’s burial.
His mother was said to have been battling age-related health challenges, which worsened in recent times.
The aged woman’s condition reportedly deteriorated after she learned of her son’s detention by the ICPC.
Recall also that he was released from the custody of the ICPC on Friday night.
Meanwhile President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to El Rufai, on the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma.
Tinubu, in a statement released late on Friday night and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, praised the remarkable life she lived.
The former governor was accompanied by supporters as he stepped into his Abuja residence.
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Donald Trump has expressed surprise over Iran’s ability to develop missiles capable of travelling as far as 2,700 miles.
Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal.
Iran has been developing its missile capabilities, including the Khorramshahr and Sejjil missiles with ranges of around 2,000 kilometers, and the Soumar cruise missile with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers.
It was gathered that Iran’s missile capabilities have been a subject of debate, with some experts saying Tehran’s claims of targeting US bases are exaggerated, while others warn that Iran’s advancements pose a significant threat to regional and global security.
Meanwhile, the US has acknowledged Iran’s growing capabilities, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stating that Iran could hit Washington DC and other major US cities with intermediate-range ballistic missiles through proxies in Venezuela.
“The United States was unaware Iran had the capability to launch a missile 2,700 miles,”Trump said.
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