Samuel Akpan

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Late-night exams not credible, fall below standard - WAEC boss tells reps panel

5 days ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Amos Dangut, head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), says the exams conducted late at night in some parts of the country did not meet the council’s standards. Dangut spoke on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on basic education and examination bodies.
'We will drop you' -- Oborevwori threatens to sack underperforming commissioners

5 days ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, says he will drop underperforming commissioners from his cabinet. Oborevwori spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the newly constructed duplexes at the commissioners’ quarters in Asaba, the capital of Delta. The governor dismissed rumours of an impending cabinet dissolution, stating that only commissioners who fail to meet expectations would be removed. “If you are not performing, we will drop you. And that will not affect others.
FERMA needs N880bn annually to maintain roads, says minister

5 days ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Bello Goronyo, minister of state for works, says the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) needs N800 billion annually to maintain federal roads. Goronyo spoke on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee investigating the alleged non-remittance of the five percent user charge on petrol and diesel for the maintenance of federal roads.
Falana: Nigeria leads in ignoring ECOWAS court judgments

6 days ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has criticised Nigeria’s alleged failure to comply with some judgments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) community court of justice. Falana was reacting to a recent statement by President Bola Tinubu during the 50th-anniversary celebration of ECOWAS in Lagos.
Atiku: Tinubu weaponising poverty -- we've never had it this bad

6 days ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the President Bola Tinubu administration is weaponising poverty against Nigerians. Abubakar spoke on Saturday at a public lecture to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state. He posited that Kano state was once prosperous with little visible homelessness, lamenting the current rise in street dwellers. “Growing up in the north, the most prosperous city or state was Kano.
PSG Annihilate Inzaghi's Inter 5-0 in Champions League Final Masterclass

1 week ago | persecondnews.com | Samuel Akpan

In a night to remember, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) etched their name in history by winning the Champions League title, completing a treble that includes Ligue 1 and Coupe de France. The team, led by manager Luis Enrique, delivered a masterclass performance against Inter Milan, winning 5-0 in a match that was never in doubt. The match was a clear display of PSG’s superior prowess, with their burgeoning young talent taking center stage.
NSC Condoles with Kano Contingent's Families, Promises Improved Safety Protocols

1 week ago | persecondnews.com | Samuel Akpan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is deeply saddened by the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 individuals from the Kano State contingent. The accident, which also injured several others, occurred near Dakatsalle town, about 50 kilometers from Kano, as the team was returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, described it as “a very sad day for Nigerian sports.”“Our hearts are with the people of Kano State at this sad time.
Senator seeks China’s support for education, agriculture in Akwa Ibom

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

Aniekan Bassey, senator representing Akwa-Ibom north-east, has solicited China’s support for enhancing education, infrastructure, and agriculture in the state. Bassey made the request on Friday at a meeting with Cui Jianchun, the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, in Abuja. Bassey commended the bilateral partnership between China and Nigeria over the years. The senator said Akwa Ibom can learn from and replicate China’s development in education, infrastructure, vocational skills, and agriculture.
NBA demands sanctions for WAEC, JAMB officials over 2025 exam disruptions

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to ensure those responsible for the fiasco in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) are held accountable. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have recently made headlines for the wrong reasons. THE UTME RESULTS CRISISThe results from the 2025 UTME were released on May 9.
Reps panel: Late-night exams traumatised students - WAEC has never been this bad

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Samuel Akpan

The house of representatives committee on basic education and examination bodies has criticised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). On Wednesday, there was widespread confusion across several examination centres in Nigeria as candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) faced hours-long delays before writing the English Language paper. At multiple locations, the test, scheduled to begin at 9am, did not commence until 11:45pm.