Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates across its member countries. For more updates on education developments, follow new daily prime education research  According to the final international timetable published on the council’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, and conclude on Friday, 19 June 2026. WAEC disclosed that the examination will begin with practical planning sessions for Foods and Nutrition 3 and Home Management 3, marking the start of a rigorous assessment…

Tension has gripped the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the circulation of a purported list of “consensus” candidates for future elections, sparking discontent among party aspirants. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The controversial list, which surfaced over the weekend, allegedly contained names of individuals selected for key positions, including governorship, deputy governorship, senatorial seats, and House of Representatives constituencies. Among those named was Sharafadeen Alli, who reportedly emerged as the party’s preferred gubernatorial candidate. Alli, currently representing Oyo South Senatorial District, previously served as Secretary to the…

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly denied widespread reports claiming he has stepped away from active politics, describing the allegations as entirely false and intentionally misleading. The rumours, which gained traction across social media platforms, suggested that Atiku had announced his retirement during a recent engagement with national stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, his media office has refuted the claim, insisting no such meeting or declaration ever took place. In a statement released on Monday and signed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President clarified that his only recent interaction with ADC…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapaland have formally endorsed the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. The endorsement was announced during a well-attended PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders’ Zonal Meeting held in Igboora, headquarters of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The meeting, initially convened to discuss a proposed visit by Governor Seyi Makinde, evolved into a broader political strategy session focused on the future of the party in the state. Read related news: Makinde flags off Eruwa farm settlement redevelopment Wike declares PDP convention ‘authentic’, calls…

The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new set of national officers, with Abdulrahman Mohammed emerging as National Chairman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. The elections took place during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Sunday, where approximately 2,500 delegates participated in endorsing the new leadership and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The motion to adopt the 19-member NWC and other national officers was moved by the House Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, and seconded by Usman Adamu, receiving overwhelming support from delegates at the convention. Read related…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the ongoing elective National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the legitimate gathering of the party, duly recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking at the convention in Abuja, Wike, a former Governor of Rivers State, commended party members for their resilience and unwavering belief in the PDP as a vehicle for national development. He noted that the party’s survival and future growth depend largely on the sacrifices of its members and the strength of its leadership. According to him, true leadership must be…

A founding father of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has called on aggrieved members of the party to return and contribute to rebuilding efforts centred on inclusivity, unity and renewal. Lamido, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-Governor of Jigawa State, made the appeal while speaking at the party’s elective National Convention in Abuja. The convention follows a recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the position of the Nyesom Wike-led faction, a development Lamido believes could signal a fresh phase of renewal within the party. Describing the PDP as the collective patrimony of its members, Lamido…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has declared that the successful conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention has reaffirmed the party’s eligibility to participate in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking at the convention in Abuja, themed ‘A Convention of Inclusiveness, Unity, and Renewal,’ Saraki emphasised that the presence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lent credibility to the exercise and reinforced trust in the party’s internal democratic processes. According to Saraki, the visible participation of INEC officials at the event served as a critical validation of the convention’s legitimacy. He noted that for party members and aspirants…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared that Ogun State has witnessed significant economic and infrastructural growth under his administration, describing the state as a “near El Dorado” now comparable only to Lagos State. The governor made the remarks on Friday night while speaking with journalists at the venue of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja. Highlighting what he described as rapid economic transformation, Abiodun said Ogun has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in Nigeria, driven by strategic governance and investment-focused policies. Aerial view of a Abeokuta city showing dense urban development and surrounding vegetation. “My…

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has reportedly stepped down from office, according to a statement released by the Kwankwasiyya Movement, although the state government has yet to officially confirm the development. In the statement signed by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the political group stated that the decision followed careful consideration and was taken in the interest of maintaining stability in the state’s governance. The statement noted that prevailing circumstances had made it increasingly difficult for the deputy governor to effectively discharge the full scope of his responsibilities. “This decision, though difficult, has been taken in the…