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WAEC Under Fire As Lawmaker Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Over Withheld WASSCE Results
Hon. Chinedu Ogah, member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to release the results of 192,089 candidates withheld over alleged exam malpractice.
The lawmaker expressed deep concern over WAEC’s action, describing it as a sabotage against Nigerian youths whose futures, he said, now hang in the balance.
“It is very unfortunate that after sitting for both WAEC and JAMB, candidates are now being denied access to their results on flimsy excuses,” Ogah said. “This action will prevent them from gaining admission and could push them into societal vices.”
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WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, had earlier revealed that the results representing 9.75% of all candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) were withheld due to reported incidents of malpractice.
However, Hon. Ogah questioned the credibility of the Council’s monitoring process, stating that the presence of supervisors and external examiners during the exams should have curbed such issues.
“If there were genuine cases of malpractice, they should have been addressed on the spot, not after the exams when students are already waiting for admission,” he said.
Ogah also compared the situation to WAEC’s operations in other West African countries, claiming similar incidents are rarely recorded in places like Ghana.
The lawmaker concluded with a stern warning to WAEC: “They must release the results within seven days or I will take legal action against them for abuse of office and frustrating Nigerian children.”
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following deadly bomb attacks in Maiduguri, warning that terrorism is making a dangerous comeback.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Atiku condemned the coordinated explosions that rocked parts of the city, describing them as a troubling sign of renewed insurgent activities.
He noted that the return of suicide bombings, once believed to have been largely defeated, poses a serious threat to national stability.
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23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb blasts
The attacks, which occurred on Monday night, targeted the Maiduguri Monday Market, a post office, and an area near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
At least 23 people were confirmed dead, while over 100 others sustained injuries, leaving families in anguish as they search for missing loved ones.
Reacting to the development, Atiku warned that the resurgence of terrorism could erode public confidence in the government’s ability to protect its citizens.
He stressed that Nigerians are more interested in concrete results than official condemnations of attacks.
While acknowledging the sacrifices of security operatives, the former vice president urged the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently review its security strategies to address the growing threats.
He also criticised the government’s handling of insecurity, alleging that more attention appears to be given to political matters than to tackling the worsening security challenges across the country.
Atiku further cautioned against politicising national security, noting that terrorism affects all Nigerians regardless of political affiliation.
He called for unity, decisive action, and a renewed commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
Meanwhile, security agencies have confirmed the incidents and launched investigations into the coordinated attacks as efforts continue to restore calm in the affected areas.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a 5-day Hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 Training in Rivers State, targeting 50 participants.
The training, being executed by Mathnebi Nig. Ltd, commenced today, March 16th and will run until Friday, March 20th.
The intensive hands-on program aims to equip participants with practical skills in project management using Oracle Primavera P6, enhancing their capabilities in the energy and construction sectors.
The NCDMB’s sponsorship of the training underscores its commitment to boosting local capacity and driving Nigeria’s economic growth through skills development.
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The training is expected to benefit participants and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s project management landscape.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination last Wednesday.
Oyedele, 50, from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, brings over two decades of experience in fiscal policy and tax administration.
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He previously chaired the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system, introducing zero income tax for Nigerians earning N800,000 or less and exemptions for small businesses with turnovers below N50 million.
During his Senate screening, Oyedele described his appointment as “a call to serve at a critical time when Nigeria faces significant fiscal challenges and remarkable opportunities.”
He replaces Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Oyedele also spent 22 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, held executive programs at top global institutions including the London School of Economics and Harvard Kennedy School, and currently serves as a professor at Babcock University.
The minister’s appointment signals a continued focus on implementing the Tax Reform Acts, which took effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to simplify Nigeria’s tax system while boosting economic growth.
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