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• * Says Exams Will Be Computer Based From 2026
• Outline Stringent Measures To Frustrate Corrupt Students, Exam Officers, Parents, School Authorities

By Tayo Oguntade (Education Correspondent)

In a swift move to save the education system in Nigeria and by extension, within the West African region, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) have resolved that the Pen-on-paper examination model which has existed since the inception of the two exam bodies will stop in 2025.

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has backed the recent peace meeting between the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jnr. and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), saying it "encourages open and honest dialogue among all stakeholders, both local and international" to restore peace in Nigeria.

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In a move poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s poultry industry, agritech company Afrimash has launched a USSD solution that enables farmers to verify the authenticity of day-old chicks before making a purchase — using just a basic mobile phone.

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By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

The Speaker Niger State House of Assembly (NSHA), Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji has pledged to 'invest a lot' towards discovering hidden talents at the grassroots level that will represent the state and Nigeria at the International level in different sports and football in particular.

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By Abdullahi Abubakar (Yobe State Correspondent, in Damaturu)

Hon. Commissioner Information Commends Gov. Buni for Capacity-Building Efforts, Cautions Focal Persons on Media Engagement

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By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI system-wide in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technology.

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By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger state Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu, has expressed concerns over poor access to people in positions of authority by journalists to enable them accurately; inform, educate and entertain the citizenry about events as it unfolds in the state.

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The Council of Ulama of Yelwa in Shendam local government area of Plateau State has denounced the tagging of two law-abiding young tailors of the town as members of the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist organisation.

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By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in collaboration with The Bakhita Initiative (JDPC Sokoto), have graduated no fewer than 960 Care Group Volunteers from Wurno and Wamakko local government areas of Sokoto State.

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By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Niger State Commissioner Ministry of Youth and Sports development, Alhaji Yahaya Ibrahim Gulbin-Boka, has solicited for the support of Sports Associations in the growth and development of sports.

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• * Says It's Time To Halt Marginalization of Okigwe People

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Billionaire businessman from Okigwe Senatorial zone in Imo state, South East, Nigeria, Chief Tony Chukwu, at the weekend, renewed his campaign for power rotation in the state, insisting that the governorship seat of Imo should shift from Owerri and Orlu zones to Okigwe area.

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By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

Over 300 cases of suspected meningitis have been recorded in Sokoto State, Commissioner of Health Dr Faruku Wurno has confirmed.

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