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...

  CLARIFICATION ON APC PRIMARIES: AKPABIO DENIES PROMISE OF SENATORIAL TICKETS TO LAWMAKERS By Poet of Afrique Reporter The office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports circulating in some sections of the media alleging that he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in their party primaries. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that he neither made nor authorized any such promise. According to the statement, Senator Akpabio merely informed his colleagues that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is actively working to address concerns arising from the primaries and that the final list of candidates will be released in accordance with the party’s established rules and procedures. The Senate President reaffirmed his commitment to party discipline, emphasizing that he would not interfere with the internal proce...

 KWARA NORTH PROGRESSIVE COUNCIL ADVOCATES EQUITABLE ZONING FOR OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES, COMMENDS APC LEADERSHIP FOR GOVERNORSHIP ZONING. By Poet of Afrique Reporter  Political stakeholders, community leaders, youth representatives, women groups, and party faithful from across Kwara North converged at Abule Hall, Shao, on Saturday for a press conference organized by the Kwara North Progressive Council (KNPC) to advocate equitable zoning and balanced political representation across the senatorial district. The event, themed "A New Era of Equity: Kwara North Appreciates APC Leadership and Respects Its Long-Standing Zoning Arrangement," attracted prominent stakeholders who emphasized the importance of justice, fairness, and inclusiveness in the allocation of elective offices within Kwara North and Kwara State. Addressing journalists and invited guests, the Spokesperson of KNPC, Com. Jegede AbdulAzeez Adebayo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his commitment to democ...

 ABUJA, FCT JUNE 4, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT DISCLAIMER: DISREGARD FAKE LIST OF APC SENATORIAL CANDIDATES IN CIRCULATION The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported "Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far" currently circulating on social media and some online platforms. The APC wishes to state that the said list is FAKE, and did not emanate from the Party. Accordingly, Party members, stakeholders, the media, and the general public are advised to disregard the publication in its entirety. The Party reiterates that only the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, acting through its duly authorized channels of communication, is empowered to announce the list of candidates emerging from its primary elections and other constitutionally prescribed processes. We urge all Party members and stakeholders to refrain from circulating unverified information capable of causing confusion, misleading the public or undermining the integrity ...