The Head, National Office of the Council, Charles Eguridu, said that “Nigeria has the highest number of examination irregularities among the five member countries of the West African Examinations Council”.
He made the revelation while speaking at a Road Show on Examination Malpractices Sensitization held in Abuja.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Boko Haram Storms Villages On Motorcycles, Kills 25 In Adamawa – CNN
Kano, Nigeria (CNN)A bloody and terrifying raid by Boko Haram on Friday left at least 25 people dead in three villages in eastern Nigeria’s Adamawa state, according to residents and a local government official. Adamawa state borders Borno state, Boko Haram’s birth place and main stronghold.
Sandra Bland laid to rest as questions of her death continue to rise (See)
Mourners gathered on Saturday to lay Sandra Bland to rest, as questions about the circumstances of her death continue to rise.
Bland was arrested on July 10 after failing to use a turn signal and becoming combative with a state trooper, Waller County, Texas, authorities said. The 28-year-old was about to start a new job at Prairie Valley A&M University in Texas.
Bland was arrested on July 10 after failing to use a turn signal and becoming combative with a state trooper, Waller County, Texas, authorities said. The 28-year-old was about to start a new job at Prairie Valley A&M University in Texas.
Check out World Cup qualifying drawn in groups
France will face three-time World Cup runners-up the Netherlands in the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after the two teams were grouped together at a draw ceremony in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
Breaking News!! Big Brother Africa 2015 CANCELED
Popular Television Reality show, Big Brother Africa (BBA) will not be returning this year due to the inability of the organizers of the show, Africa Magic and Endemol, to get sponsorship for the show.
In an exclusive interview with Manager of Multi Choice Ghana, Anne Sackey,with Razz Newspaper Reporter Mustapha Inusah, she confirmed that they at Multi Choice Ghana have received notice from MNET that this year’s edition of Big Brother Africa will not come off.
In an exclusive interview with Manager of Multi Choice Ghana, Anne Sackey,with Razz Newspaper Reporter Mustapha Inusah, she confirmed that they at Multi Choice Ghana have received notice from MNET that this year’s edition of Big Brother Africa will not come off.
See List Of Nigerians Who Lost Their Reputation Defending GEJ
Gbenga Asabe shares a list of people who had time past had a large chunk of followers in time past, but now have few due to their strong support for the former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan
See how he listed them below:
See how he listed them below:
FIFA president Sepp Blatter promises 'total support' for Russia World Cup 2018
FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Saturday vowed "total support" for Russia's World Cup preparations in a meeting with Russian head of state President Vladimir Putin.
Putin in turn promised a "grandiose" World Cup in 2018 at their talks ahead of the draw for the qualifying phase.
Putin in turn promised a "grandiose" World Cup in 2018 at their talks ahead of the draw for the qualifying phase.
Manhood Grows Larger Than Normal After Using Cex Enhancer
Lagos State Fire Service officers said on Saturday, July 25, 2015 that they rescued a 40-year-old man from death after he used a sex performance enhancer that enlarged his penis beyond expectation.
The Director, Mr Rasak Fadipe, who made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the man wore a metal ring on his penis.
The Director, Mr Rasak Fadipe, who made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the man wore a metal ring on his penis.
Singer Duncan Mighty Weds His Longtime Girlfriend (See Photos)
Popular Nigerians singer Duncan Mighty is now a married man. He tied the knot with his girlfriend Vivien. Singers Sammy, Patoranking and Phyno were also at the wedding. See more photos below;.
Rauf Aregbesola reveals why he can’t pay workers salaries
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola says the drop in allocations to the state from the Federation Account is largely responsible for his inability to pay his state civil servants their salaries. Aregbesola said this after he received an award by the Voice of African Women for Human Dignity, an NGO at Abuja yesterday July 24th.
Obama calls for equal rights for gays in Africa
US President Barack Obama on Saturday called for equal rights for gays in Africa, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States.
"I've been consistent all across Africa on this. I believe in the principle of treating people equally under the law... and the state should not discriminate on people based on their sexual orientation," Obama said during a joint news conference with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
"I've been consistent all across Africa on this. I believe in the principle of treating people equally under the law... and the state should not discriminate on people based on their sexual orientation," Obama said during a joint news conference with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
'No More Waiting For B/Haram To Attack, We'll Find Them' - Army Chief Buratai Vows
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday, July 24, said that the Nigerian Military would adopt offensive disposition to eradicate the menace of insurgents in the country.
The Army Chief made the remarks at the combined graduation of 105 personnel under the Basic Air bone Course 37 and Basic Rigger Course 23 at Jaji, Kaduna State.
The Army Chief made the remarks at the combined graduation of 105 personnel under the Basic Air bone Course 37 and Basic Rigger Course 23 at Jaji, Kaduna State.
Kenyan newborn babies have been named 'Air Force One Obama' in honour of US President Barack Obama's visit to the country
A batch of Kenyan newborn babies have been named in honour of US President Barack Obama's visit to the country -- with some mothers evidently hoping their offspring will be future high-flyers.
Already there are numerous young Barack Obamas living in Kogelo, the president's ancestral village, but soon after Obama touched down on Friday night two mothers in the western city of Kisumu took the unusual decision to name their sons after the president's jet, Air Force One.
Already there are numerous young Barack Obamas living in Kogelo, the president's ancestral village, but soon after Obama touched down on Friday night two mothers in the western city of Kisumu took the unusual decision to name their sons after the president's jet, Air Force One.
Burundi opposition leader rejects presidential election results, calls for new vote
Burundi's main opposition leader Agathon Rwasa on Saturday denounced the third consecutive term win by President Pierre Nkurunziza and demanded fresh elections
Rwasa, who won 18.99 percent of the vote despite saying he was unable to properly campaign, said he would not oppose the formation of a unity government if its "primary mission is to prepare free and democratic elections."
Rwasa, who won 18.99 percent of the vote despite saying he was unable to properly campaign, said he would not oppose the formation of a unity government if its "primary mission is to prepare free and democratic elections."
10 Hilarious Things Most Guys Do When Expecting A Girl At Home (See)
Its funny how this may sound so funny but yet so true, that feeling you get when a chick you have been crushing on, finally agrees to pay you a visit..lolss omo na #Godwin you go dey sing ….
checkout 10 things guys do when they are expecting a girl at home:
checkout 10 things guys do when they are expecting a girl at home:
How I was forced into cultism and raped by 20 Men at initiation -Teenage lesb!an
Hell was let loose, last week, in Oto-Owori area, Ijanikin, Lagos State, after a 16-year-old member of the famous Abogun family, made startling confessions about how she was initiated into cultism and lesbianism by the younger sister of her uncle’s wife. Parents of the victim who were shocked by the confession reportedly alerted the police after she was caught while attempting to sneak out of the house with some items demanded by her cult members.
True Love!! Man Proposes To Severely Disfigured Girlfriend (See Photos)
Turia Pitt has revealed to the world that she is engaged to the love of her life Michael Hoskin and they are getting married next month.
Lucrative Job? Checkout A Poor Village In Nepal Where Everybody Has Sold Their Kidneys For Survival
Believe it or not, the villagers of Hokse, Nepal, are so poor that they’re forced to sell their own organs in order to make ends meet. The practice is so common there that the place has been nicknamed ‘Kidney Village’.
Oddity Central reports that organ brokers regularly visit the village and its surrounding areas and convince cash-strapped locals to part with one of their healthy kidneys. These agents are notorious for tricking innocent villagers into traveling to Southern India to have their operations.
Oddity Central reports that organ brokers regularly visit the village and its surrounding areas and convince cash-strapped locals to part with one of their healthy kidneys. These agents are notorious for tricking innocent villagers into traveling to Southern India to have their operations.
Actor Hanks Anuku Arrested In Accra For Shooting In Public (See)
Hanks Anuku was among a movie crew of 11 that was arrested Thursday, July 23 for disrupting public peace with gunshots.
He was working on a television series on the Spintex Road in Accra.
Reports in Ghana said that the crew comprising five women and six men fired gunshots indiscriminately about 3 a.m. yesterday
He was working on a television series on the Spintex Road in Accra.
Reports in Ghana said that the crew comprising five women and six men fired gunshots indiscriminately about 3 a.m. yesterday
Turkey Face war against IS group in Syria
Turkish war planes struck Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria for the first time on Friday, in a sign that Turkey’s government has abandoned its hands-off approach towards the Islamist militants.
Turkey has long been reluctant to join the US-led coalition against the IS group. But Friday’s air strikes, which came a day after a Turkish soldier was killed in a cross-border firefight with militants in Syria, indicated a major shift in policy.
Turkey has long been reluctant to join the US-led coalition against the IS group. But Friday’s air strikes, which came a day after a Turkish soldier was killed in a cross-border firefight with militants in Syria, indicated a major shift in policy.
US Based Lady Accuses Singer Timaya Of Rape (See Photos)
A mysterious lady in the United States of America has accused Nigerian singer, Timaya of allegedly raping her during one of his visits to the Obama led country.
In a series of Instagram posts allegedly showing exchanged chats between the Bum Bum singer and the mysterious lady, Timaya is accused of having sexual intercourse with the lady without her consent.
In a series of Instagram posts allegedly showing exchanged chats between the Bum Bum singer and the mysterious lady, Timaya is accused of having sexual intercourse with the lady without her consent.
Rains, flood kill 36 in Pakistan: official
Torrential rains and floods in Pakistan have left 36 dead and affected more than 250,000 people, disaster management officials said Saturday, with swollen rivers and water channels damaging hundreds of villages.
Severe weather has caused havoc in the north and south of the country, sweeping away dozens of roads and bridges in Chitral district in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province while floods have inundated villages in south Punjab, according to government authorities.
Severe weather has caused havoc in the north and south of the country, sweeping away dozens of roads and bridges in Chitral district in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province while floods have inundated villages in south Punjab, according to government authorities.
Obama in Kenya: Say's 'Africa is on the move'
President Barack Obama heralded Africa as a continent "on the move" Saturday as he opened a U.S.-sponsored business summit in Kenya, the East African nation where he has deep family ties.
"Africa is one of the fastest growing regions of the world," Obama said. "People are being lifted out of poverty."
"Africa is one of the fastest growing regions of the world," Obama said. "People are being lifted out of poverty."
President Buhari Reveals What He Will Do To NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally revealed what will be the fate of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, saying the national oil company will be divided into two successor entities under his administration.
The President, who stated this in an interview with journalists in Washington DC during a four-day visit to the United States, an extract of which was made available to Saturday PUNCH, explained that the decision would form one of the key steps of his reform of the country’s oil and gas sector.
The President, who stated this in an interview with journalists in Washington DC during a four-day visit to the United States, an extract of which was made available to Saturday PUNCH, explained that the decision would form one of the key steps of his reform of the country’s oil and gas sector.
Tension In Lagos Community Over The Dead Of Suspected Homosexual Rapist As Landlords,Chiefs Flee(Photo)
Three days after the death of a man suspected to be a homosexual rapist, Alhaji Tunji Alaso, and a 48-year-old man, Ganiyu Adebayo, in Temidire, Alagbado area of Lagos during a riot, some landlords and chiefs of the community have abandoned their houses in fear.
Iran hits out at John Kerry's 'empty threats'
Iran hit out Friday against US Secretary of State John Kerry, accusing him of threatening military action against Tehran if it fails to respect a historic nuclear deal sealed on July 14.
"Unfortunately the US Secretary of State once again talked about the rotten rope of 'the ability of the US for using military force'," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a statement.
"Unfortunately the US Secretary of State once again talked about the rotten rope of 'the ability of the US for using military force'," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a statement.
Woman To Marry Her Dog After Death Of Previous Husband Which Was Cat!(See Photos)
Hmm! the thing we hear! Dominique Lesbirel has revealed plans to marry her DOG following the death of her previous husband – a cat.The 41-year-old wed her pet cat, Doerack eight years ago, but he had to be put down after suffering kidney failure aged 19.
Now Dominique has revealed she plans to marry her dog Travis, but not just yet as a mark of respect to her former husband.
Now Dominique has revealed she plans to marry her dog Travis, but not just yet as a mark of respect to her former husband.
Why I Allowed Abacha To Arrest Me – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed the reasons why he allowed himself to be arrested by the Abacha regime despite many opportunities to escape and accept an offer of political asylum by the United States.
Obasanjo was among the opposition lights that were against the regime of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, who ordered their arrest, trials and sentences but spared their lives due to international pressure.
Obasanjo was among the opposition lights that were against the regime of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, who ordered their arrest, trials and sentences but spared their lives due to international pressure.
An Alligator found crossing NYC street and dies unexpectedly
An alligator that was caught crossing a New York City street during rush hour has died unexpectedly.
A spokesman for Animal Care and Control of NYC says the 3-foot alligator died Friday morning.
A spokesman for Animal Care and Control of NYC says the 3-foot alligator died Friday morning.
Los Angeles police kill gunman on busy shopping street
A man with a gun was fatally shot by Los Angeles police on Friday in a busy shopping district in the San Fernando Valley, authorities said.
The shooting occurred after police responded to a call of a man with a gun on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles police Detective Meghan Aguilar said.
The shooting occurred after police responded to a call of a man with a gun on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles police Detective Meghan Aguilar said.
Hulk Hogan's Daughter Brooke Defends Her Dad by Writing Poem Titled "If You Knew My Father'' (READ)
Hulk Hogan may be in hot water right now, but his daughter is backing him up.
Brooke Hogan took to Facebook earlier to day to defend her father, real name Terry Bollea, who has been at the center of a racism scandal.
Brooke Hogan took to Facebook earlier to day to defend her father, real name Terry Bollea, who has been at the center of a racism scandal.
Three Policemen Has Been Arrested For Attacking 8 Months Pregnant Woman And Stripping Her N3ked In Lagos (Photo)
Police Officers Arrested For Attacking 8 Months Pregnant Woman & Stripping Her Naked For Resisting Arrest In Lagos. 3 policemen attached to the Satellite Police Division in Lagos on Sunday night allegedly brutalized a pregnant woman, Chika Elekwachi.
The operatives allegedly stripped the woman naked after accusing her of resisting arrest. She was eight months pregnant.The victim has since been delivered of a premature baby.
The operatives allegedly stripped the woman naked after accusing her of resisting arrest. She was eight months pregnant.The victim has since been delivered of a premature baby.
Ex-head of Portugese bank BES put under house arrest
The former head of Portugal's Banco Espirito Santo, Ricardo Salgado, was placed under house arrest after being questioned by a magistrate over his role in the bank's collapse, his lawyer said.
Francisco Proenca de Carvalho called the measure "disproportionate" in remarks to the press after the 12-hour questioning.
Francisco Proenca de Carvalho called the measure "disproportionate" in remarks to the press after the 12-hour questioning.
Tunisia adopts new anti-terror law to confront growing jihadist threat (Read)
The Tunisian parliament adopted a new anti-terror law overnight Friday aimed at beefing up powers to confront a jihadist threat following deadly attacks but which has been slammed by rights groups as draconian.
The law was adopted after three days of debate by 174 members of parliament with ten abstentions and no votes against, according to an AFP tally.
The law was adopted after three days of debate by 174 members of parliament with ten abstentions and no votes against, according to an AFP tally.
US blasts Burundi elections as a ‘deeply flawed’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called Burundi’s election “deeply flawed” and urged President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold a “meaningful, serious” dialogue with the African country’s opposition, the State Department said in a statement.
Nkurunziza won a third term in office on Friday after the opposition boycotted the vote, accusing him of violating the constitution by running for re-election.
Nkurunziza won a third term in office on Friday after the opposition boycotted the vote, accusing him of violating the constitution by running for re-election.
Don't intimidate ours with 'EFCC' PDP warns FG
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators have warned the Federal Government against using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intimidate them, vowing to resist such attempt.
They asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that some people do not use his name to misuse state machinery in fighting their perceived political opponents in the guise of waging anti-corruption war.
A statement on Friday by Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on behalf of PDP senators, read,
They asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that some people do not use his name to misuse state machinery in fighting their perceived political opponents in the guise of waging anti-corruption war.
A statement on Friday by Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on behalf of PDP senators, read,
Rapper 50 Cent must pay $2M in sex-tape lawsuit
A New York City jury has found that rapper 50 Cent must pay an additional $2 million in punitive damages to a woman featured in a sex tape posted to the Internet.
The jurors' decision Friday came two weeks after they ordered the multiplatinum-selling artist to pay $5 million to Lastonia Leviston.
The jurors' decision Friday came two weeks after they ordered the multiplatinum-selling artist to pay $5 million to Lastonia Leviston.
Ondo Government Suspends Commercial Motorcycle Operations
The Ondo State Government has ordered the suspension of commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations in Akure metropolis effective from 12 midnight on Friday, July 24, 2015.
This is as a result of the protest by commercial motorcyclists in the city on Thursday, which led to the vandalisation of government property and unwarranted harassment of government officials by the protesters.
This is as a result of the protest by commercial motorcyclists in the city on Thursday, which led to the vandalisation of government property and unwarranted harassment of government officials by the protesters.
NHRC Stops 40-Year-Old Man’s Marriage To A Minor
The National Human Rights Commission has stopped the planned marriage of a 40-year-old man to a 13-year-old girl who is a primary 5 pupil of POWA Primary School in Abuja.
The marriage, which was billed to take place on July 24 in Abuja, was halted by the Commission after an investigation.
The marriage, which was billed to take place on July 24 in Abuja, was halted by the Commission after an investigation.
Yobe Police Parade Seven Robbery Suspects
Parading the suspects to newsmen at the State Police Command in Damaturu, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Marcus Danladi, said that the suspects have been carrying out various operations along the road which links Yobe through Jigawa to the commercial city of Kano State, northwest Nigeria.
Peacekeeping: Nigerian Army Deploys 700 Troops To Liberia
The Nigerian Army on Friday deployed another batch of 700 officers and soldiers to Liberia on a peace keeping mission.
The troops are expected to depart Nigeria for Liberia in a couple of days.
Addressing the troops during their passing out ceremony from the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State, ahead of their departure to Liberia, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, warned them that the Nigerian Army would not tolerate any act of cowardice or professional negligence while carrying out their operations in Liberia.
The troops are expected to depart Nigeria for Liberia in a couple of days.
Addressing the troops during their passing out ceremony from the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State, ahead of their departure to Liberia, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, warned them that the Nigerian Army would not tolerate any act of cowardice or professional negligence while carrying out their operations in Liberia.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Liverpool Complete Benteke Signing
Benteke |
Benteke has built a reputation as one of the Barclays Premier League's most clinical forwards since joining Villa from Genk in 2012, having scored 49 goals in 101 appearances for the Midlands side.
“Don’t Blame Us For Not Supporting The Nigerian Army” – US Senator
Patrick Leahy, an American Senator who sponsored the Leahy Law says that President Muhammadu Buhari should not blame the United States for not choosing to support the Nigerian Army.
Man Stabbed And Body Left In A Street in Aba
Just this morning in uratta road Aba Abia state, a man of 20+ was found laying dead on the street, nobody was able to identify who he was or how he got to be laying dead on the street,
With a lot of stab wounds on him, people are running away and shops around the scene are all locked up scared of police invading to arrest innocent people.
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With a lot of stab wounds on him, people are running away and shops around the scene are all locked up scared of police invading to arrest innocent people.
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