WAEC releases results of candidates of indebted states

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has yielded to pressure to release the results of candidates for the May/June 2015 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), earlier withheld as a result of indebtedness by some states.
This was due to the intervention of the Nigeria Governors Forum and other stakeholders who appealed to the examination body to reconsider its decision in view of the effect the withholding of the results would have on the future of the candidates.
Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Mr. Charles Eguridu, announced the release of the results, on Wednesday, at a joint news conference with the Deputy Director of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF), Alhaji L.O.T Shitu, after hours of dialogue on the debt owed the council by some states.
He disclosed that the results could be uploaded on the council website within 24 hours of the announcement, saying the decision was based on the wish of the council not to impede the educational progress of any Nigerian child.
He said:
“Following appeals from our stakeholders, including parents, the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, notable Nigerians, other well-meaning citizens and most importantly, the intervention of secretariat of Nigeria Governors Forum, which we have informed is on the directive of the chairman of the forum and governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, we have decided to hearken to appeals and review our earlier position.
“More so, the continued withholding of the results will adversely affect the educational prospects of the affected candidates for admission purposes.
“Consequently, the management of the council has decided that the results of the candidates of indebted states would be released in deference to all the appeals and commitment of the NGF.
“The results are, therefore, to be uploaded on our result website in the next 24 hours. This decision is based on our wish not to impede the educational progress of any Nigerian child,” he said.

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BREAKING NEWS!! Helicopter Reportedly Crashes in Lagoon Along Third Mainland Bridge

According to reports being circulated online, a helicopter crashed into the lagoon at Oworo/Oko Cole area of Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident is yet to be reported in any news publications, however; people on Twitter are talking about the alleged incident:

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Drama As Dead Man Gives Witness At Delta Tribunal

There was drama on Wednesday at the Delta State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal when a witness presumed to be dead showed up in court.
Christopher Anirah was subpoenaed by the tribunal to give evidence an election petition matter between Hon. Gibson Ighofose Akporehe of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Counsel to the APC candidate, Mr. Charles Umweni, had told the tribunal that the witness it intends to call, (Anirah) cannot come to the tribunal to testify because he was dead.
He told the tribunal that Anirah died of cardiac attack and cannot be subpoenaed to give evidence in the ongoing case.
But at the resumed hearing of the matter, a middle aged man who claimed to be Anirah stormed the tribunal and stepped into the witness box to give evidence when the chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Adebukole Banjoko called out the name.
Anirah’s appearance caused a stir in the audience, prompting Justice Banjoko to call for calm.
Akporehe of APC is challenging the election victory of Oboro in the National Assembly election held in the state.
Joined in the suit are – the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commission (REC), PDP and eight others.
Anirah is Oboro’s star witness in the matter.
Anirah , during a cross- examination, by respondents counsel , Mr. Onome Egbon, told the tribunal that he was the rightful candidate of APC for the Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State in the 2015 National Assembly election until his name was ‘fraudulently substituted” with that of Akporehe on account that he (Anirah) was dead.
He told the tribunal that Akporehe allegedly forged a death certificate from a General Hospital that he (Anirah) died of cardiac failure and hypertension, with which he deceived INEC to remove his name from the list of contestants for the election.
He also told the tribunal that somebody who posed as his family member was made to testify before INEC that the death rumour was true.

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Oyo Police Parades Fraudsters With Their Charms, Car & Phones (Photos)

Oyo State, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Adekunle Ajisebutu parade suspected fraudsters with their charms and a recovered car during the parade by the Oyo State Police Command at Police Headquarter Eleyele, Ibadan.

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30-Year-Old Man In Court For Sucking Private Part Of 9-Year-Old Boy In UNILAG Toilet

A 30-year-old man identified as Emeji Christopher who allegedly sucked the private part of a 9-year-old boy was on Wednesday arraigned before a Lagos Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba.
Emeji is standing trial on a one count charge of indecent treatment of a child.
Testifying in court, the prosecutor, Insp. Rita Momoh, said Emeji committed the offence in November 2014 at Jaja Hall toilet of the University of Lagos, Akoka.
Momoh told the court that Emeji lured the nine-year-old into one of the toilets in the hall where he sucked his genitals.
The prosecutor said, ”The police have been on the lookout for the accused following a report by his parents.
”The accused was only apprehended recently after he was seen roaming the university aimlessly.’’
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Section 135 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
When the charge was read, the accused pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr P. A. Adeeyo, however granted Emeji bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Adeeyo consequently adjourned the case to October12 for substantive trial

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INEC Begins Preparations For Kogi And Bayelsa Elections Today

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) kick started pre-election meetings for the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections today, Wednesday, August 12th.
The Resident Electoral Commissioners for the two states have been summoned, with their retinue of staff, to the Commission’s headquarters for the first set of preliminary meetings leading up to the elections by the Acting Chairman, Amina Bala Zakari.
The Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections are scheduled for Saturday, 28th November and Saturday 5th December 2015 respectively.
Already, critical departments have forwarded their budgets and schedule of activities for the two elections which were approved by the Commission last week.
The Commission is also to meet on Thursday this week with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). This would be the first such quarterly meeting under the watch of the Acting Chairman, Amina Bala Zakari.
Highlights of the meeting, according to sources close to the Commission’s Secretariat include: articulating modalities for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), review.

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NFF Celebrates Fmr Nigerian Player Samuel Okwaraji Who Died 26 Yrs Ago During A Match

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick has praised the patriotism and professionalism of Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, who died on August 12, 1989 while playing for the Senior National Team in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola at the National Stadium, Lagos.
On the eve of the 26th anniversary of the unfortunate incident that saw one of the brightest midfielders in Nigeria football history die of cardiac arrest, Pinnick put a call through to Lady Jane Okwaraji, Samuel’s mother who lives in Owerri. He said;
“Mama, there is nothing I can say other than to tell you to continue to take solace in the fact that Sochukwuma was a star for Nigeria, a name that no one has been able to forget no matter how much they tried. He was the quintessential professional and patriot per excellence.
“Please be rest assured that Sochukwuma will continue to be in our hearts and consciousness. He was a rare gem. I assure you that the NFF will continue to keep in touch with you.”

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