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By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the ministry, the suspension followed concerns raised by stakeholders over the planned fee adjustment. The ministry explained that although the proposed increase was necessitated by rising costs associated with conducting public examinations, the implementation has now been…

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, bail in the sum of N20 million after he pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged forgery and conferring corrupt advantage on himself while serving as a minister. Nnaji was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. Following the defendant’s plea, counsel for the prosecution informed the court that three witnesses were present and ready to testify, indicating the commission’s readiness to commence trial. However, defence counsel, James…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ota mi, ma yo mi”…. “My enemies, do not rejoice over me” reminds that life may bring trials, betrayal, and opposition, but through faith, hard work, wisdom, and perseverance, we rise above every challenge. Let your success, peace, and testimony be the answer to those who doubted you. ADT Cares

By Sola Ojewusi There are places one visits, and there are places that leave an enduring imprint on the mind. My one-week residency at the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre (DMLC), Ibadan, belongs firmly to the latter category. It was far more than a period of academic retreat; it was an enriching intellectual experience that reaffirmed my belief that scholarship flourishes best in an environment deliberately designed to nurture reflection, creativity, and excellence. Nestled beneath the lush green hills of Alalubosa GRA in the ancient city of Ibadan—a city that proudly occupies a distinguished place in Nigeria’s educational history as the…

By Peter Omopo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to apply the same level of urgency and operational commitment that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State to victims still being held captive in Borno and Kwara states. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party commended security agencies for rescuing the Oriire Local Government Area schoolchildren, teachers and other victims after 56 days in captivity. It also congratulated the victims and their families on their release. The party, however, stressed that many…

By Peter Omopo The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims by the Presidency that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the allegation as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. In a statement issued on Saturday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President said the Presidency either failed to verify publicly available information or deliberately ignored his earlier statement acknowledging the rescue. According to Atiku, it was surprising that the Presidency accused him of remaining silent despite the…

By Peter Omopo Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s North-East have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group described the President’s decision as a demonstration of loyalty, competence, fairness, and inclusiveness, saying it has further strengthened confidence in the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Coordinating Chairman of the North-East APC Youth Critical Stakeholders Forum, Haruna Sardauna. According to the forum, Shettima’s re-nomination reflects the strategic importance of the North-East in…

By Peter Omopo Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has visited the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as they continue to receive medical treatment and care at the Military Hospital in Ibadan. The governor’s visit came a day after the Federal Government confirmed the successful rescue of the victims, who had spent more than 50 days in captivity following their abduction by gunmen on May 15, 2026. During the visit on Saturday, Makinde met with the rescued pupils and teachers, assessing their condition and offering support as they recover from their ordeal.…

By Peter Omopo The United Kingdom has announced a major overhaul of its immigration system, introducing stricter visa requirements, expanded deportation powers, and significant changes affecting work, study, family migration, and asylum applications. The reforms are contained in the Statement of Changes HC 259, laid before Parliament on July 9, 2026. The new measures amend 42 sections of the UK’s Immigration Rules and are expected to affect employers, educational institutions, migrants, and visa sponsors. One of the most significant changes expands the country’s deportation rules. Under the revised framework, foreign nationals convicted on or after March 22, 2026, who receive…

By Peter Omopo Pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by Nigerian security agencies. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post shared on his official X account. Confirming the successful rescue, Onanuga stated that all the kidnapped pupils and teachers had been freed through coordinated security operations. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” he wrote. He further disclosed that…