WAEC Blames Exam Delays on Fatal Accident, Security and Logistical Challenges By: Kaosara Damilola S. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed delays in the conduct of some papers in the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of three of its officials, as well as security and logistical challenges. WAEC disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, following widespread complaints from candidates, parents, and school authorities over the late commencement of some examination papers in several centres across the country. According to the council, the three officials lost their lives on Wednesday in a road accident along the Gombe–Yola highway while transporting sensitive examination materials across states. The incident reportedly disrupted the distribution schedule and significantly contributed to delays experienced at affected exami...

 David Mark-Led ADC Faction Protests at Abuja Court, Urges Judiciary Not to Stifle Opposition Parties By AbdulGafar Saka O ABUJA — Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, calling on the judiciary to protect Nigeria's democratic space and refrain from actions that could weaken opposition parties. The protesters, comprising party officials, supporters, and political stakeholders, gathered at the court premises carrying placards with various inscriptions advocating justice, political fairness, and the preservation of multiparty democracy. Addressing journalists during the protest, leaders of the faction expressed concerns over ongoing legal disputes affecting the party, warning that judicial decisions perceived as politically motivated could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions. The group maintained that opposition par...

 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally reported the Nigerian government to the International Labour Organization (ILO) during the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, alleging violations of international labour standards and workers' rights. According to the NLC, Nigeria is failing to comply with its obligations under Convention No. 98, particularly Articles 1, 2, and 4, which protect workers from anti-union discrimination, guarantee the independence of workers' organisations, and encourage collective bargaining between employers and employees. The labour movement argued that recent actions and policies affecting trade unions in the country undermine the freedom and autonomy of workers' organisations, contrary to the provisions of the convention ratified by Nigeria. The complaint seeks the intervention of the ILO to ensure that internationally recognized labour rights are respected and protected. The NLC further maintained that the ...

CAN Calls for Security Overhaul, State Police, Improved Intelligence Systems Ooni Urges Yoruba Monarchs to Deploy Traditional, Spiritual Means Alongside Security Collaboration By AbdulGafar Saka O The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have separately called for urgent and coordinated action to address the worsening insecurity across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria, following rising cases of kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes. Speaking on the growing security concerns, the South-West CAN expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of abductions and attacks on communities, describing the situation as a serious threat to national stability and citizens' welfare. The association called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's security architecture, emphasizing the need for improved intelligence gathering, better coordination among security agencies, and the establishment of state p...