Kehinde Akintola

Nigeria

Assistant Editor at Nigerian Tribune

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Articles

Reps fume, ask WAEC Registrar to resign over midnight exam

5 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies expressed their dissatisfaction on Monday, urging the embattled Registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to resign immediately. This demand was prompted by the controversy surrounding the conduct of the Senior Secondary Certification Examination (SSCE) in several states across the federation.
NANS, NAPS, others applaud ITF over prompt stipend payment, reforms

5 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Coalition of Student Organisations in Nigeria has lauded the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin, for what they describe as a “student-friendly and proactive approach” in the ongoing reforms of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
Reps resume probe of WAEC midnight examination, Monday

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Barring any last-minute changes, the House of Representatives will on Monday, June 2, 2025, resume its investigative hearing into the controversial midnight conduct of the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) across Nigeria. The probe follows widespread public outrage over the irregular timing and management of the exams, which sparked calls for accountability from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda delivering tangible results — Kalu

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting significant achievements in economic revitalization, social welfare, security, and national development. Speaking at the inauguration of over 20,000 new members of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Hon. Kalu emphasized that the agenda is not just a slogan but a comprehensive blueprint for Nigeria’s progress.
Speaker Abbas grieves over death of 22 Kano athletes

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 22 athletes from Kano State, who lost their lives in a fatal accident on Saturday along the Zaria-Kano Expressway. The deceased athletes were part of the Kano State contingent returning from the just-concluded Nigerian National Sports Festival held in Ogun State when their vehicle reportedly plunged into a river, killing 22 and injuring several others.
Deputy Speaker mourns victims of Abia billboard tragedy

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Sunday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the governments and the people of Abia and Niger over the recent devastating billboard collapse in Aba and the severe flooding that swept through Mokwa Local Government. While the large billboard located along the Aba-Owerri Road collapsed during a downpour, killing a tricycle passenger and injuring several others, the flooding in Niger claimed scores of lives, destroying properties.
NEMA reactivates emergency operations centre to curb potential flood crisis

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

In a bid to avert another national disaster, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)—a multi-stakeholder platform established to monitor flood situations, track data and reliable information, and coordinate resource mobilisation and deployment in response to the 2025 flooding across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Kalu congratulates Otti on second year anniversary

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Saturday, congratulated Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on the second anniversary of his administration. In a statement, Hon. Kalu noted the milestone and wished the governor continued success in his leadership endeavours. The Deputy Speaker acknowledged the challenges that come with governance and expressed hope that the administration would continue to work towards the betterment of Abia State.
Absence of WAEC helmsman stalls Reps' probe on conduct of midnight exams

1 week ago | wp.me | Kehinde Akintola

The absence of the Head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria stalled the investigative hearing initiated by the House of Representatives into the immediate and remote causes of the midnight conduct of the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) across the country.
Oyo Obaship bill: Don’t subject Alaafin stool to political ridicule — Group tells lawmakers

1 week ago | wp.me | Kehinde Akintola

An ethno-cultural group under the aegis of Oyo Alaafin Society Abuja has called for a review of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, CAP. 37, of Oyo State, bill, 2025 passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly.