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WAEC Releases 2026 Computer-Based Results

The West African Examinations Council has officially released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series.

WAEC made this known in a statement issued on X on Friday, noting that candidates who sat for the examination can access their results within 12 hours.

According to the council, the timely release of the results reflects its commitment to improving service delivery through the adoption of technology and efficient examination processes.

It also expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their support in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination.

“The result of CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026–First Series, has been released. Candidates can access their results within the next 12 hours.

“Our thanks to all stakeholders for cooperating with us to achieve this feat,” the statement said.

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ASUU Issues Four-Day Ultimatum To FG Over New Lecturer Salaries

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has cautioned the Federal Government to commence payment of lecturers under the newly approved salary structure without delay or face the possibility of a nationwide strike.

The union issued a four-day deadline on Thursday. ASUU President Christopher Piwuna said that if no action is taken within that period, the union will take serious measures that could shut down public universities across the country.

Speaking at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State, Piwuna stated that the government must commence payment of the new salaries immediately.

“We have issued a four-day ultimatum from today to the federal government to begin the payment of the newly approved salary structure.

“Failure to comply will attract a strong response from the union,” he said.

He emphasised that the union expects prompt action, warning that non-compliance will provoke a decisive response.

This warning comes a few months after ASUU and the federal government reached a new agreement in January.

The deal was intended to resolve long-standing issues and end the repeated strikes that have affected Nigeria’s university system for years.

A key element of the agreement is a new salary structure designed to improve lecturers’ welfare and address problems linked to the 2009 agreement between ASUU and the government, which was never fully implemented.

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Shock As Nigerian Polytechnic Lecturer Slumps And D!es While Delivering Lecture In Classroom

The Kogi State University community has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden passing of one of its respected lecturers, Anselm Ahman Victory Ojodomo.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, while Ojodomo was actively engaged in his duties. He was said to be delivering a lecture to his students when he unexpectedly collapsed in the classroom, leaving those present in shock and distress.

Immediate efforts were made to save his life. He was quickly attended to by colleagues and concerned individuals before being rushed to a nearby medical facility for urgent medical attention. Despite the swift response and the best efforts of medical personnel, he sadly did not survive.

News of his passing has since sent waves of grief across the university community and beyond. Students, colleagues, and acquaintances have taken to social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to express their sorrow and pay tribute to a man many described as exceptional.

Those who knew him remember Ojodomo as a lecturer of remarkable strength, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his profession. He was widely admired for his commitment to teaching and his passion for impacting knowledge, qualities that left a lasting impression on countless students.

His sudden de@th has created a profound void within the academic community, with many struggling to come to terms with the loss of not just an educator, but a mentor and role model.

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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has lowered its petrol prices, setting the gantry price at N1,200 per litre and the coastal price at N1,153 per litre.

The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson Anthony Chijiena on Thursday.

The 650,000 per day refinery dropped its petrol by N85 to N1,200 per liter from N1,285 per liter.

The latest fuel price drop comes after at least five petrol price hikes carried out by the Dangote Refinery since March 2026 amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The adjustment marks a downward review in the refinery’s pricing structure and is expected to influence fuel supply costs across distribution channels, including depots and retail outlets.

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Nigerian Depot Owners Reduce Fuel Prices Lower Than Dangote Petrol

On Wednesday, Nigerian petroleum depot owners cut their ex-depot petrol price per litre to a level below that of fuel sold at Dangote Refinery’s gantry.

Checks by Daily Post showed that AA Rano, Sahara, Soroman, Bovas, and Alkanes have all dropped their ex-depot petrol price to N1,270 per liter from between N1,285 and N1,290 per liter.

The latest ex-depot depot’s petrol price is N5 lower than Dangote Refinery’s gantry, which stood at N1,275.

The drop comes as global crude oil prices, such as Brent and West Texas Intermediate, fell to below $100 per barrel on Tuesday on the back of the president of the United States’ peace proposal with Iran.

With the falling crude oil prices, Dangote Refinery is under pressure to slash its gantry below N1,275 per liter.

Meanwhile, retail petrol prices stood at N1,361 and N1,380 per liter in Abuja as of the time of filing this report.

Price adjustments in gantry or ex-depot petrol directly impact retail prices.

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War: ‘It’s Time To Negotiate With Iran, Oil Prices Hitting Hard’ – European Commission Says

European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has said it is time to begin negotiations with Iran to help bring an end to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Ursula spoke on Monday at the end of a new free-trade deal between the EU and Australia.

She noted that the energy supply situation is very serious for allies around the world.

“We all experience the knock-on effects on gas and oil prices, our businesses, and our societies, but it is crucial that we reach a negotiated solution that ends the hostilities in the Middle East,” she said.

When asked about the role European countries will play in the Strait of Hormuz, including after it opens, von der Leyen said that EU leaders had stated they could take part in an operation once the fighting stops.

“The leaders from the European Union have made it clear that once the fighting stops, they might consider carrying out an operation or a mission,” she said.

“But of course, it is not for me to judge their decision to provide the necessary capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz,” she added.

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Nigeria Will Pay Heavy Price If Iran War Doesn’t End, Everyone Will Feel It — Dangote Warns Amid Fuel Price Hike

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has cautioned that if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel escalates further, its ripple effects will be felt globally.

He disclosed this on Monday after meeting with Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Lagos residence.

Dangote, whose 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery had increased its gantry petrol at least five times in March to N1,245 per liter, stressed the consequences of a persistent war in the Gulf region.

In his words, the price of the war would be ‘heavy.’

“If the situation does not de-escalate, we will end up paying a heavy price.

“Energy affects everything. From small businesses like barbers to industries running generators, everyone will feel the impact if costs continue to rise,” he said.

Recall that since the Iran-US-Israel war started on February 28, crude oil prices have surged to above $100 per barrel.

On Monday crude oil prices cooled off after peace talks claimed by President Donald Trump.

However, oil prices continued their upsurge after Iranian authorities denied the peace talks stance by the US.

Nigerians currently buy petrol at N1,367 per liter as of Monday, up from N875 per liter before the Iran-US-Israel war.

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I’m Still NURTW President – MC Oluomo Dares Baruwa After Secretariat Takeover

Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has maintained that he remains the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Mc Oluomo has released a statement on Monday, following the reported takeover of NURTW’s national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa.

Baruwa cited court rulings, which he claimed to be in his favour.

However, in a statement posted on his Instagram page, McOluomo claimed the development as a “forceful takeover” and maintained that due legal processes were still ongoing.

The statement read, “The National President wishes to intimate members of the union and the general public that he was not a defendant in the purported judgment.

“The judgment has been appealed, and a stay of execution has been duly entered.

“He has not engaged with Mr Baruwa or any individual, aware that cases are pending in court.

“The situation is under the control of security agencies.

“Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya remains the National President of NURTW.”

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NNPCL Filling Stations Increase Fuel Prices After Dangote Refinery’s Hike

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets have raised their fuel pump prices to over one dollar per liter.

This is coming after Dangote Refinery’s fourth price hike last week.

According to Daily Post, checks on Monday showed that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and environs hiked their petrol price at the weekend to N1,367 per liter, up from N1,261.

This means that NNPCL retail outlets increased their petrol price by N106 per liter, making domestic pump prices to surge above $1, with N1,353.90 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data.

Dangote Refinery had hiked its price from N70 to N1,245 per liter on Friday on the grounds of rising crude oil prices, which skyrocketed to above $110 per barrel.

The refinery’s price hike had resulted in a nationwide retail fuel price hike.

Earlier, it was reported that the Dangote Refinery-backed MRS and other filling stations raised their petrol pump prices to N1,367 and N1,440 per liter.

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Ozoro Festival: Angry Youths Protest At Lagos Assembly, Demand Justice

Nigerian youths on Sunday staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding justice for victims of an alleged s*xual assault reportedly linked to a fertility festival in Ozoro.

The demonstrators, operating under the banner of the “End The R@pe Culture” campaign, expressed outrage over reports and videos circulating online, which allegedly showed victims crying out and pleading for help during the incident.

Speaking during the protest, the Executive Director of Hacey Health Initiative, Rhoda Robinson, described the situation as deeply disturbing, stressing that the issue goes beyond headlines and reflects a broader societal problem.

“It is heartbreaking. I keep asking myself, what if it were me? This is a stark reminder that r@pe culture still exists,” she said.

Robinson recalled that when the campaign was launched alongside Sunshine Rosman and other advocates, there were claims that r@pe culture was no longer prevalent in Nigeria.

She, however, questioned that assertion, noting that survivors were often silenced, blamed and denied justice.

“How can anyone say r@pe culture does not exist when victims are still being silenced and justice remains elusive?” She asked.

She cited data indicating that a significant number of women and girls in Nigeria experience s*xual violence, with many cases going unreported due to fear, stigma, and societal pressure.

According to her, even reported cases rarely result in justice for survivors.

Robinson also referenced the widely reported case of Ochanya, a young girl who was repeatedly abused by close relatives and later died from complications related to vesicovaginal fistula and trauma. She said the case underscores the persistent vulnerability of many girls across the country.

According to her, Ochanya’s experience is not an isolated case, as many victims continue to suffer in silence.

“The reality is harsh: victims are blamed, families suppress the truth, and systems fail to protect. Women and girls continue to face oppression, and this must change. We need stronger safeguards, effective laws, and justice that is consistent, not selective. No one should be forced to endure such suffering in silence,” she added.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, visited the affected area alongside senior officers, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as part of efforts to address the situation.