Viral Video: You Committed No Sin for Possession of Stun Gun; Lagos Police Tells Pastor Paul Adefarasin (Press Statement)

Re: Investigation of Pastor Paul Adefarasin

Following the incident, wherein Pastor Paul Adefarasin turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in connection with a viral video showing him holding a gun-like object, the Lagos State Police Command wishes to provide a further update on the matter.

After a thorough investigation, including interrogation and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was established that the object in question was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon or firearm.

Consequent on our findings, the Lagos State Police Command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued.

The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety while maintaining transparency in all investigations.

SP ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, anipr, mipra
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
September 17, 2025

Here is the background story:

Police Probe Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over Viral Stun Gun Incident

Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State Police Command has questioned popular televangelist and founder of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, after a viral video showed him brandishing what appeared to be a firearm from his luxury SUV.

The footage, widely circulated online, captured the cleric rolling down his car window and pointing an object resembling a gun at a passer-by identified as a car spotter. The incident sparked outrage, with many Nigerians calling for an investigation.

Responding to the controversy, Pastor Adefarasin denied carrying any firearm, insisting the object was harmless. His church later clarified that it was a strobe-light device, not a weapon.

However, police investigators who retrieved the item identified it as a stun gun — a device classified under Nigerian law as a prohibited anti-riot weapon.

Lagos Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, confirmed that Adefarasin voluntarily appeared before detectives and was granted bail while investigations continue. He warned that “pointing a stun gun, or any object resembling a firearm, in a manner that instills fear constitutes an offence.”

Legal experts have since weighed in, noting that while stun guns are non-lethal, their possession and use are tightly regulated. “Under the Firearms Act and related laws, any anti-riot weapon without clearance is considered illegal,” one lawyer explained.

The incident has sparked debates on accountability among public figures and the legality of self-defense gadgets in Nigeria. Many Nigerians on social media expressed concern over the potential misuse of such devices, while others defended the cleric, arguing that the content creator’s actions may have provoked the response.

For now, the police have pledged a thorough probe to determine whether Pastor Adefarasin’s actions amount to a criminal offence.

JUST-IN: NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results; Records 60% Pass

 

The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with 60.26 percent of candidates recording five credits and above in English and Mathematics.

Releasing the result at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi announced, “Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including Mathematics and English is 818,492 representing 60.26%.”

Similarly, Prof Wushishi put the number of candidates with five Credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English at 1,144,496, representing 84.26%.

He disclosed that the 1,367,210 candidates registered for the examination with 685,514 males and 681,696 females while 1,358,339 sat for the examination with 680,292 males and 678,047 females.

To check your NECO result, go to the official NECO Results Portal at www.results.neco.gov.ng. On the portal, select the correct examination year and type, then enter your purchased token number and examination number to view your scores. You may need to purchase a token on the portal if you don't have one. 

Here are the steps to check your NECO result online:

Go to the official NECO portal: Open your web browser and navigate to https://results.neco.gov.ng/. 

Select your examination details: Choose the relevant year your exam was conducted and select the correct examination type (e.g., SSCE Internal or SSCE External). 

Enter your token number: This is a unique number you need to purchase to access the results. 

Enter your examination number: Input the examination number assigned to you during the exam. 

Click "Check Result": After filling in all the required details, click the button to view your result. 

What if you don't have a token? 

You can purchase a token directly from the NECO results portal if you haven't already.

Other ways to view results

e-Verification: For ongoing verification and confirmation of results, use the NECO e-Verify Portal at https://everify.neco.gov.ng/. 

SMS: You can also send a text message to the designated NECO number with your examination number, token, and year to receive your result via SMS.

Massive Flooding: Ogun Government Tells Residents to Relocate (See List of Affected Communities)

RELOCATE TO SAFER ENVIRONMENT, OGUN WARNS RESIDENTS ADJOINING OGUN, ILO, OWA, YEMULE,  IJU RIVERS  AND OTHER COASTLINES AREAS.

 Ogun state government has warned residents of communities adjoining Ogun, Ilo, Iju,, Owa, Yemule,  Rivers such as Isheri, Warewa, Akute, parts of Abeokuta, Ayetoro, Itele, Iju and those of the coastline of Makun, Oni, Iwopin, Igele, Ifaara (Ogun Waterside), Ebute-Imobi (Ijebu East), Tungeji Island and Agosasa in Ipokia local government to   relocate to safer environment between the last week of this month and the second week of October because of the expected impact of overflow from these Rivers and sea water rise/tidal lock in their communities due to expected high rainfall and arrival of flow from the northern part of the country and neighbouring country like Benin to Ogun and Lagos State on the downstream. That of the Ogun River may be compounded by the release of water from Oyan Dam.

The warning was contained in the 2025 Ogun State Midterm Flood Alert Press Statement released this Sunday by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya to residents of the State as it prepares for the second phase of flooding. According to him, the overflow,which will last for two weeks, usually happens as part of the second phase of flooding, which usually happens from September through November every year.

Oresanya added that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency NIMET, has predicted that September will have the highest rainfall of 204mm, followed by October at 190mm while by November the intensity of the rainfall wound have gone down to 93mm. He therefore assured the residents of these communities that the State government through its State Emergency Management Agency SEMA is on red alert in case of any emergency evacuation and relocation to temporary emergency camps spread across the State while the State Ministry of Environment is also working closely with the Ogun - Osun River Basin Development Authority on the release of water from OyanDam to reduce its impact to the barest minimum. Oresanya also urged residents in these communities to avoid the usage of their boreholes and well waters at this period as they are subject to contamination due to the expected flooding and tidal variations.

He equally used the opportunity to call on fish farmers farming on flood plains of rivers and streams statewide to harvest their fishes to avert them being washed away by flood while fish farmers at Eriwe, Yemule, both in Ijebu ode, Ilase and Ayegbami in Yewa are equally advised to heed the advice without further delay.

While thanking residents of the state for their  understanding on all environmental issues especially on its yearly flood alert, he lauded them for their cooperation with the State government in the last six years which has reduced flooding and its impact greatly statewide and pledged the state government commitment to continually do the needful to make the state flood free.

FG Makes TRCN Certification Mandatory for Schools to Host WASSCE, NECO and NABTEB Exams

FG Makes TRCN Certification Mandatory for Schools to Host Public Exams

In a major push to professionalize teaching, the Federal Government has declared that all secondary schools must ensure their teachers are certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) or face a ban from serving as examination centres for major public exams.

The directive was issued on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a memo to the Registrar of the TRCN. The move is designed to enforce minimum standards and qualifications for educators across the country.

According to the new policy, starting from 2027, the accreditation of any secondary school to host examinations like the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), NECO, NABTEB, and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) will be contingent on their teachers being duly registered and licensed by the TRCN.

The minister outlined specific deadlines for each examination body:

· March 2027 for WASSCE

· May 2027 for NABTEB

· June 2027 for NECO

· June 2027 for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NBIAS/SAISSCE)

“Any school whose teachers are not duly registered and licensed with the TRCN shall be disqualified from serving as an examination centre,” the minister stated.

To ensure a smooth transition, the government has given a two-year compliance window. State governments have been urged to ensure all teachers in both state-owned and private secondary schools meet the requirement. Schools are expected to achieve a minimum of 75% compliance by 2026 and 100% by 2027.

Acknowledging that not all current teachers are education graduates, the minister provided a pathway to compliance. He encouraged such teachers with at least 12 months of classroom experience to enroll in an abridged professional certification programme offered by the National Teachers Institute (NTI).

"The institute offers an abridged professional certification programme with short professional courses lasting three to six months, after which participants can qualify for TRCN registration and licensing," Alausa said.

The minister called on all stakeholders to prioritize the directive and ensure wide sensitization to avoid any disruption to the accreditation process for the crucial public examinations. This policy represents one of the most significant steps taken to institutionalize professionalism within the Nigerian teaching workforce.

Abia State Government Bans Nursery & Lower Primary Graduation Ceremonies

Abia State Government Bans Nursery & Lower Primary Graduation Ceremonies, Prohibits School Switching in SS2

The Abia State Government has rolled out new education policies aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and strengthening standards across schools.

Briefing journalists after this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced that graduation ceremonies will now be restricted to only terminal classes—Primary 6 and SS3—in both public and private schools.

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, explained that it was unnecessary for nursery and lower-class pupils to hold graduation ceremonies that compel parents to spend heavily.

Another major decision is the separation of textbooks from workbooks. According to Ubochi, this will enable younger siblings to reuse textbooks while workbooks remain unique to each child.

The government also directed parents to ensure they collect their children’s basic education certificates, lamenting that many First School Leaving Certificates are often abandoned. To tackle this, schools have been instructed not to charge more than ₦2,000 for Primary 6 certificates.

In addition, the state has made it compulsory for candidates enrolling for WAEC, NECO, or JAMB to present their basic education certificates. No student will be admitted into SS3 without passing a state-organized mandatory promotion exam in SS2.

Ubochi further stressed that all schools—public and private—must participate in the promotion exam, while switching schools between SS2 and SS3 will no longer be permitted. This move, he said, is aimed at curbing examination malpractice and strengthening accountability.

“These measures are designed to reduce financial pressure on parents, promote accountability, and ensure integrity in the education system,” Ubochi stated.

2025 UTME: JAMB approves cancellation of Over 4000 results over AI tech-driven cheating (Read Details)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 190 instances of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing during its ongoing investigations into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB explained that finger blending is a sophisticated form of biometric manipulation where candidates attempt to merge or disguise fingerprints to bypass the Board’s stringent identity verification process. Similarly, some individuals resorted to advanced AI-powered image morphing technology, altering photographs on registration data to enable impersonators to sit for the exam on behalf of genuine candidates.

Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed the findings while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Board’s post-examination audits. He noted that the Board’s deployment of improved forensic tools and digital intelligence systems exposed the fraudulent activities, which would have otherwise compromised the integrity of the examination.

“These discoveries highlight the lengths some candidates are willing to go in order to cheat the system. However, our enhanced detection mechanisms continue to frustrate such attempts and preserve the credibility of the UTME,” Prof. Oloyede stated.

He further revealed that all identified cases are under investigation, with many already forwarded to law enforcement agencies for prosecution. The affected candidates risk cancellation of their results, debarment from future examinations, and possible criminal charges.

The revelations underscore JAMB’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s tertiary admission process from technological fraud and malpractice. As the 2025 admission cycle progresses, the Board has reassured stakeholders that no effort will be spared in upholding the integrity of its examinations and ensuring that only deserving candidates secure places in higher institutions.

BREAKING: US Releases New Visa Update (A Must Read)

New Visa Update: Apply in your country of residence!

Effective immediately, nonimmigrant visa applicants must schedule their #USvisa interviews at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.

September 6, 2025

Effective immediately, the Department of State has updated its instructions for all nonimmigrant visa applicants scheduling visa interview appointments:

Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate  in their country of nationality or residence.

Nationals of countries where the U.S. government is not conducting routine nonimmigrant visa operations must apply at the designated embassy or consulate, unless their residence is elsewhere.  See the list below to determine the designated location for NIV applications.

Designated Locations for Nonimmigrant Visa Processing

NATIONAL OF DESIGNATED LOCATIONS(S)

Afghanistan             Islamabad

Belarus                     Vilnius, Warsaw

Chad             Yaoundé

Cuba             Georgetown

Haiti             Nassau

Iran                     Dubai

Libya             Tunis

Niger             Ouagadougou

Russia             Astana, Warsaw

Somalia             Nairobi

South Sudan             Nairobi

Sudan             Cairo

Syria             Amman

Ukraine             Krakow, Warsaw

Venezuela             Bogota

Yemen             Riyadh

Zimbabwe             Johannesburg

 

Applicants should note the following:

Residence Requirement:  Applicants must be able to demonstrate residence in the country where they are applying, if the place of application is based on their residency.

Fees:  Applicants who schedule nonimmigrant interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of their country of nationality or residence might find that it will be more difficult to qualify for the visa.  Fees paid for such applications will not be refunded and cannot be transferred.

Appointment Availability:  Wait times for nonimmigrant interview appointments  vary by location.  Applicants applying outside their country of nationality or residence should expect to wait significantly longer for an appointment.

Existing Appointments:  Existing nonimmigrant visa appointments will generally not be cancelled.

Exceptions:  This guidance does not apply to applicants for A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO visas, applicants for diplomatic-type or official-type visas (regardless of classification), or applicants for any visa for travel covered by the UN Headquarters Agreement.  Rare exceptions may also be made for humanitarian or medical emergencies or foreign policy reasons.

Applicants should check embassy and consulate websites  for more detailed information about visa application requirements and procedures, and to learn more about the embassy or consulate’s operating status and services.

This supersedes previous guidance on visa application requirements, including designated visa processing locations.

Lighter Load, Stronger Minds: Nigeria’s New School Curriculum (2025/26) Says FG (Details)

 Lighter Load, Stronger Minds: Nigeria’s New School Curriculum (2025/26)

Beginning in the 2025/26 academic year, Nigerian schools will teach fewer, more focused subjects across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and technical pathways to cut overload and deepen learning.

Computer Studies Dropped; Trade Subjects Now Six; Details of New Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Students Emerges (See List of New Subjects)

 

FG UNVEILS FUTURE-READY CURRICULUM FOR BASIC, SENIOR SECONDARY AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the successful completion of the comprehensive review of curricula across all levels of basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria. 

Speaking on behalf of Honourable Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa CON on the development, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the review was carried out in collaboration with all key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and relevant departments within the Ministry. 

According to her, the review process was not only about streamlining subjects but also about improving content to allow for deeper learning. At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1— 3 can offer a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4—6 can offer 10 to 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary School, students can offer 12 to 14 subjects. At the Senior Secondary level, the range is 8 to 9 subjects, while technical schools can offer 9 to 11 subjects. 

Professor Ahmad emphasised that the revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students. She noted that this step reflects the government's commitment to delivering quality education that is relevant, practical, and responsive to the needs of learners in today's rapidly changing world. 

The Federal Ministry of Education commends all stakeholders for their commitment and teamwork in the review process, which has produced a stronger, future-focused curriculum for Nigerian learners. The Ministry also assures the public that the revised curricula will be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition in schools nationwide. 

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations 

Basic Education Curriculum Offering - Primary 1 - 3

1. English Studies
2. Mathematics
3. Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4. Basic Science
5. Physical & Health Education
6. CRS (for Christian Pupils Only) and IS (for Muslim Pupils Only)
7. Nigerian History
8. Social and Citizenship Studies
9. Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
10. Arabic Language (Optional) 

Minimum of 9 and maximum of 10 subjects 

Basic Education Curriculum Offering - Primary 4 - 3

1. English Studies
2. Mathematics
3. Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4. Basic Science and Technology
5. Physical & Health Education
6. Basic Digital Literacy
7. CRS (For-Christian Pupils Only) and IS (For-Muslim Pupils Only)
8. Nigerian History
9. Social and Citizenship Studies
10. Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
11. Pre-vocational studies
12. French (Optional)
13. Arabic Language (Optional)

 Minimum of 11 and maximum of 12 or 13 subjects

Junior Secondary School 1 - 3

1. English Studies
2. Mathematics
3. Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4. Intermediate Science
5. Physical & Health Education
6. Digital Technologies
7. Christian Religious Studies (for Christian Students Only)
7. Islamic Studies (for Muslim Students Only)
8. Nigerian History
9. Social and Citizenship Studies
10. Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

11. Trade Subjects:

i. Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
ii. Fashion design and garment making
iii. Livestock farming
iv. Beauty and cosmetology
v. Computer hardware and GSM repairs
vi. Horticulture and crop production

12. Business Studies
13. French (Optional)
14. Arabic Language (Optional)

NOTE: Minimum of 12 subjects; maximum of 13 or 14 subjects

Senior Secondary Curriculum (SS1 - 3)

1. 5 Core and Compulsory Subjects

i. English
ii. General Mathematics
iii. One Trade Subject
iv. Citizenship and Heritage Studies
v. Digital Technologies

2. Science

i. Physics
ii. Chemistry
iii. Biology
iv. Agriculture
v. Further Mathematics
vi. Physical Education
v. Health Education
vi. Food & Nutrition
vii. Technical Drawing
viii. Geography

3. Humanities

i. Government
ii. Nigerian History
iii. Christian Religious Studies
iv. Islamic Studies
v. One Nigerian Language
vi. Arabic Studies
vii. French
viii. Visual Arts
ix. Music
x. Literature-In-English
xi. Home Management
xii. Catering and Crafts

4. Business

i. Accounting
ii. Economics
iii. Marketing
iv. Commerce

5. Trade Subjects (Students are to choose ONE trade subject)

i. Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
ii. Fashion design and garment making
iii. Livestock farming
iv. Beauty and cosmetology
v. Computer hardware and GSM repairs
vi. Horticulture and crop production

BREAKING: FG Announces the Transition of WASSCE to CBT; Says 2025 Ends Paper Based Examinations

Nigeria Adopts Computer-Based Testing for WASSCE

— Minister of Education Announces Landmark Reform in Exam System

The Federal Government has announced a historic shift in the nation’s education sector with the transition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from the traditional paper-based method to Computer-Based Testing (CBT).

The Minister of Education, Dr. [Insert Name], disclosed this landmark development on Tuesday, describing it as a deliberate step to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s examination system, drastically reduce malpractice, and align with global standards.

“For over 73 years, WAEC has been a dependable partner in advancing education across West Africa. With innovations such as the Digital Examiners’ Mark Sheet, WAEC Konnect, the e-Learning platform, and the Digital Certificate Platform, the Council has shown an unwavering commitment to technological progress,” the Minister noted.

He further explained that the transition reflects the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is transforming education across the country. Recent reforms include the restructuring of the national basic and senior secondary curricula, upgrading classrooms with modern tools, and overhauling technical, tertiary, and medical education.

“The adoption of computer-based examinations is not just about technology,” the Minister stressed. “It is about safeguarding the credibility of our certificates and equipping the Nigerian child with skills for a knowledge-driven economy.”

The Ministry assured parents, teachers, and students that adequate measures are being put in place to prepare learners for the transition. Schools will be fully supported to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the CBT system.

“Education remains the greatest legacy we can bequeath to our children,” the Minister concluded. “With this reform, we are securing its future for generations to come.”

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by 2026.

The Head of National Office, WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, disclosed this while speaking during the sensitisation on computer-based WASSCE for members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja on Tuesday.

Dangut, who explained that the rollout of CBT examinations had already begun, assured that no candidate would be left behind in the transition.

He stressed that the move to CB-WASSCE was motivated by the need to safeguard the credibility of Nigeria’s certificates and to align assessment practices with global standards.

On preparations for students, he noted that WAEC would introduce mock sessions and online practice platforms to enable candidates familiarise themselves with the system before the main examinations.

He recalled that WAEC successfully conducted Nigeria’s first-ever CB-WASSCE in 2024 for private candidates in a hybrid format, combining paper-and-pen with computer-based responses.

Building on that experience, he said that the council had deployed the system for the WASSCE for school candidates in 2025, recording significant progress.

“The Federal Government has directed that we carry out our exams using the computer testing mode and by the grace of God, we have started it.

“We are up to the task and that is our intention. We have started it and there is no going back, it is going to be on a large scale.

“We have done five exams now; four exams for the private candidates and one exam for the school candidates.

“And for 2026, we are going to do it massively, we are going to deploy it massively, just like JAMB, there is usually mock exam preparatory to the main exam,” he said.

Addressing concerns about infrastructure and connectivity, Dangut assured lawmakers and stakeholders that no student would be disadvantaged, regardless of location.

“We are taking our sensitisation and demonstration to the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.

“We have conducted exams even in hard-to-reach areas, so infrastructure will not stop this programme. All registered candidates will sit for their exams,” he stated.

On fears of cyber-attacks or system failures, Dangut dismissed such concerns, saying that all CBT exams conducted so far had been smooth, with candidates’ performance empirically better than on paper-based exams.

Dangut explained that the sensitisation campaign was designed to foster broad stakeholder support for the transition to computer-based testing.

In his contribution, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, Sen. Adamu Usman, pledged the National Assembly’s full support for the introduction of computer-based examinations.

Usman, represented by his vice, Sen. Ekong Samson, emphasised that the National Assembly would support WAEC by working to increase budgetary allocations to the education sector ahead of the 2026 full-scale rollout.

According to him, the adoption of CBT for WASSCE aligns with the Federal Government’s directive for greater use of technology in national examinations.

Also, Rep. Oboku Oforji, representing Yenagoa/Opokuma Constituency, Bayelsa State, urged WAEC to establish at least one CBT across 774 local government areas before the commencement of the rollout in 2026.

Oforji said that the National Assembly would invite the Minister of Education to give more clarity on the implementation, while also promising full backing for the project.

On his part, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to provide every Nigerian child with access to quality education that meets global standards.

“For more than seven decades, WAEC has remained a dependable institution, rendering invaluable service to the African child and contributing significantly to the advancement of education across the sub-region,” he said.

The minister highlighted ongoing government’s reforms in the education sector including restructuring the national curriculum, upgrading school infrastructure, distribution of modern learning tools such as smart boards, among others.

According to him, the migration of public examinations to computer-based technology aligns with the administration’s vision of transforming education into a foundation for national development, job creation and wealth generation.

“This historic step reflects our collective determination to strengthen student assessment and reposition education in Nigeria.

“With WAEC leading this transition, we are confident that the credibility and merit-based outcomes of our examinations will be further secured,” Alausa assured. 

Keep off my political journey”- Jonathan tells Keyamo, Odinkalu

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned political commentators and critics against making misleading assumptions about his political journey and personal choices, stressing that only he can give a true account of his experiences in public life.

Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, made the remark while addressing an audience at a recent public forum where his political career and 2015 election defeat came under discussion.

He maintained that many narratives about his rise to power, his years in office, and his eventual concession of defeat in 2015 have often been distorted by political interests. According to him, such accounts tend to ignore the realities of leadership challenges and the personal sacrifices that come with public service.

“People should keep off my political journey because they cannot tell my story better than I can. A lot has been said about me—some accurate, others purely speculative—but I know the truth of my own experience,” Jonathan said.

The former president reiterated that his concession of defeat in the 2015 elections was not a sign of weakness but a deliberate choice to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and ensure peace. He noted that history would judge his actions fairly.

Jonathan also used the occasion to encourage young Nigerians to embrace politics of service rather than politics of bitterness, insisting that true leadership is measured by one’s impact on the people, not by how long one holds office.

The former president, who has since devoted much of his time to democracy advocacy and peace missions across Africa, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic institutions while maintaining a dignified distance from partisan controversies.