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target=_blank>NECO 2026: Here’s how to check your Scores
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 84.70 per cent of candidates obtaining at least five credits. The result, according to the examination body, covers candidates who obtained five credits and above irrespective of their performance in English Language and Mathematics. With the
target=_blank>NECO records 58.67% pass, 64.7% drop in malpractice
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has recorded a 58.67 per cent pass rate in the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 804,948 candidates obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger
target=_blank>One shot as NSCDC operatives, traders clash in Jos market
One person was injured and many vehicles smashed following a clash between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and traders in Chorbe market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Thursday. The injured trader was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Daily Trust gathered that the NSCDC
target=_blank>BREAKING: Atiku appoints El-Rufai into campaign council
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has appointed Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State into his Campaign Council. Atiku, Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced this in a statement on Thursday. Daily Trust reports that El-Rufai is currently in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences related Commission (ICPC). He
target=_blank>Housing Minister: 110m Nigerians Unhoused
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, says about 110 million Nigerians are currently unhoused, requiring an estimated 16 million housing units to address the deficit. This is as he commended the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for supporting access to affordable housing for its workers under the Renewed Hope Cities
target=_blank>Joshua, Fury set for Dec 11 Cardiff clash
Anthony Joshua has announced he will fight Tyson Fury in their heavyweight boxing bout on December 11. The 36-year-old British-Nigerian boxer also confirmed the highly anticipated all-British fight will take place in the United Kingdom, at the Principality stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, had been expected to take on Fury
target=_blank>How Golden Fertilizer Became Farmers Choice Brand In Nigeria
Nigeria’s agricultural productivity conversation is shifting. For years, much of the attention around agricultural inputs has understandably focused on access: whether farmers can obtain fertilizer, improved seeds and other essential inputs at an affordable cost in rural communities. But getting inputs into farmers’ hands is only one part of the productivity equation. How effectively are
target=_blank>From Conversation to Action: Mikano Motors at the LCCI Auto Symposium
Mikano Motors joined key stakeholders across Nigeria’s automotive, financial, and transport sectors at the LCCI Automobile & Allied Services Group Symposium in Victoria Island, Lagos. Held at the Henry Fajemirokun Hall of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the symposium brought industry leaders together to explore an important question: “From Subsidy to Credit: Can
target=_blank>Kano seeks stronger ties with Saudi Arabia
The Kano State Government has called for stronger economic and development cooperation with Saudi Arabia, particularly in agriculture, trade, investment, education, healthcare, industrialisation and renewable energy. Deputy Governor Aminu Sule Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, made the call at a ceremony marking Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day, organised by the Royal Consulate General
target=_blank>You can’t silence me, Ireti Kingibe replies Wike
Senator Ireti Kingibe has fired back at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, saying he cannot intimidate her into silence her. Kingibe who current represents FCT at the senate said no individual can determine whether she returns to the Senate in the 2027 election. Kingibe’s response followed Wike’s declaration that she would not return
target=_blank>2027: Tinubu will win again – Akpabio rallies support for president, Eno, predicts sweep for APC
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has signaled a strategic shift in the nation’s political landscape, predicting a decisive victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking during the state’s 39th-anniversary celebrations, Senator Akpabio—the country’s third-highest-ranking official—touted the political stability achieved in the oil-rich Niger Delta region as a blueprint for
2027: Tinubu will win again – Akpabio rallies support for president, Eno, predicts sweep for APC
target=_blank>Seyi Bakare: Awujale succession: New beginning for Fusengbuwa, duty to Ijebuland
The emergence of Omooba Otukayode Hakeem Otufale as the new Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa/Jadiara Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has opened a fresh chapter in the prolonged search for the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. Coming after months of disagreements over the conduct of the succession exercise, competing claims to leadership of the
Seyi Bakare: Awujale succession: New beginning for Fusengbuwa, duty to Ijebuland
target=_blank>PDP to conduct fresh Gombe governorship primary after court nullifies earlier exercise
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will conduct a fresh governorship primary in Gombe State after a Federal High Court sitting in Gombe nullified the earlier exercise. The court’s decision has reopened the race for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket, with the previous primary now set aside. Reacting to the judgment on
PDP to conduct fresh Gombe governorship primary after court nullifies earlier exercise
target=_blank>2027: Atiku names Presidential Campaign Council FULL LIST
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has approved his Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday. According to the statement, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam will chair the council, with Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman.
2027: Atiku names Presidential Campaign Council FULL LIST
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC 5-0 to move second
Rivers United climbed to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC. The Port Harcourt-based side took the lead in the 27th minute through Salman Abubakar, who produced a brilliant effort from outside the box to beat the goalkeeper. Rivers United dominated proceedings
NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC 5-0 to move second
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Rodri names six players who deserve to win award
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has named six players who deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this year. The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced next month in London, and Rodri is among the 30 players nominated for the award. Rodri won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain and was also named the best
Ballon d’Or 2026: Rodri names six players who deserve to win award
target=_blank>Ogun, DP World sign $7bn-plus MoUs for Deep Seaport, Blue Marine SEZ
Projects expected to attract more than $7bn in initial investment, create over 50,000 direct jobs The Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, with the projects expected to attract more
Ogun, DP World sign $7bn-plus MoUs for Deep Seaport, Blue Marine SEZ
target=_blank>2027: It’s not Igbo’s turn to produce president – Umahi declares
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the 2027 general election is not the turn of the Igbo to produce the President of Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Umahi stated this on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the flag-off of the Federal Ministry of Works’ formal takeover of the temporary rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba
2027: It’s not Igbo’s turn to produce president – Umahi declares
target=_blank>Ogun town planners raise alarm over uncoordinated development
The Chairman of the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria, ATOPCON, Ogun State Branch, TPL Rauf Adebanjo, has raised the alarm over mounting development pressure along major growth corridors in the state, warning that it could trigger uncoordinated physical development if not properly managed. Adebanjo asserted that while the state is experiencing rapid urbanisation
Ogun town planners raise alarm over uncoordinated development
target=_blank>Police seal suspected adulterated drinks factory in Lagos, arrest 48-year-old man
The Lagos State Police Command has shut down a suspected illegal factory allegedly involved in the production and packaging of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the Badagry area of the state. Police operatives also arrested a 48-year-old man, Anaebo Emeka Hilary, in connection with the suspected operation at Yafin, Badagry. The arrest followed information provided by
Police seal suspected adulterated drinks factory in Lagos, arrest 48-year-old man
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