This is your complete news digest for today, featuring the top headlines across politics, economy, education, security, and entertainment.
1.WAEC Admits Marking Errors, Revises 2025 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confessed to a serious marking error in serialised objective papers for the 2025 WASSCE.
After corrections, the pass rate for candidates with five credits including English and Mathematics rose sharply from 38.32% to 62.96%.
Parents, students, and schools are now recalculating admission prospects.
2.K1 De Ultimate Apologises Over Airport Flask Incident
Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) has apologised after being criticised for drinking from a flask at the airport.
He clarified that the flask contained water, not alcohol, citing dehydration before a flight.
3.FG Begins Second Tranche of ₦35,000 Wage Award Payments
Civil servants nationwide have started receiving the second batch of the ₦35,000 wage award arrears, part of palliative measures to cushion economic hardship.
4.Omoyele Sowore Regains Freedom After 48 Hours in Detention
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has been released from police custody.
Rights groups say his arrest was an attempt to suppress activism.
5.FG Issues Flood Alert for 198 LGAs in 31 States
The Federal Government has warned of heavy flooding in at least 198 local government areas across 31 states.
Residents in flood-prone zones are advised to prepare for possible evacuation.
6.Peter Obi Donates ₦15 Million to Bauchi Educational Institutions
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi donated ₦10 million to Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences and ₦5 million to a Qur’anic school in Bauchi State to support education.
7.NNPCL Sacks Fuel Pump Attendant, Suspends Manager Over Sharp Practices
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed a pump attendant and suspended a station manager for alleged fuel-related misconduct, warning others against cheating customers.
8.Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Rumours
The Dangote Refinery has dismissed online reports claiming it has halted operations, insisting that production is ongoing and the plant is meeting supply demands.
9.Security Concerns in Plateau as Three Killed in Bokkos Attack
Gunmen attacked Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, killing three people.
Security agencies have launched investigations to prevent escalation.
10.Suspected Ritualist Arrested in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a man suspected of involvement in ritual activities after residents raised alarm over strange movements in the area.
Quick Recap.
WAEC revises 2025 WASSCE results upward.
K1 De Ultimate apologises for airport incident.
FG pays wage award arrears.
Sowore released from detention.
Heavy flood warning issued.
Peter Obi donates ₦15m to Bauchi schools.
NNPCL sacks staff for misconduct.
Dangote Refinery says no shutdown.
Bokkos LGA attack claims three lives.
Ritual suspect nabbed in Akwa Ibom.
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