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WASSCE: State debts delay release of results, parents, candidates worry

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August 21, 2024

WASSCE: State debts delay release of results, parents, candidates worry

Parents and candidates are in a state of distress as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) withholds results of candidates whose state governments are yet to pay for the 2024 West African Senior SecondaryCertificate Examination (WASSCE).

The debt, which allegedly amounts to billions of Naira, has led to the delay in the release of results, causing anxiety and uncertainty among students and parents.

This delay threatens to derail students’ admissions to higher institutions, creating widespread frustration.

Students and parents in Lagos, Ogun and other states are grappling with increasing frustration as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) withholds WASSCE results over alleged unpaid fees. This situation has heightened concerns about missing crucial university admission deadlines.

The failure of some state governments to pay the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees has resulted in a plethora of problems for students, including delayed results, withheld results, disruption of academic plans, emotional distress, and loss of opportunities.

In Lagos, a man who simply identified himself as Mr. Tunde, whose child sat the examination at Epe Senior Grammar School, in Epe, Lagos expressed his frustration after the school refused to accept his offer to pay for the exam directly so he could get his daughter’s results. “I was ready to pay for my child’s exam, but the school refused to collect the money,” Mr. Tunde told FTN.

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The school cited the state government’s failure to settle some outstanding fees as the reason why WAEC has refused to upload the results.

Other Lagos schools yet to get the WASCCE results, FTN investigations reveal are: Odomola Secondary School,Epe; Okemagba Senior High School, Epe; Ogunmodede Senior College. Papa, Epe; St. Patrick Senior School, Epe; and Army Senior High School, Epe. Others are Wahab Folawiyo Comprehensive High School, Lagos Island; Boys Senior Grammar school, Lagos Island and Girls Senior Grammar School, Lagos Island.

In Ogun State, a parent identified as “Mummy Twins,” whose child attended Iganmode Grammar School 2 in Ota, Ogun State, is distressed over her twin daughters’ withheld results. Despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue, WAEC has yet to release the results.

“I’m worried and frustrated that I can’t access my children’s results. As a parent, it’s disturbing to be kept in the dark about their performance,” she lamented.

Mrs. Bamidele, whose children attend Pakoto High School in Ayede, Ifo, also voiced her frustration.

Despite providing all necessary documentation and meeting the school’s requirements, she was shocked to find that her children’s results remain inaccessible. “I did everything the school asked me to do, and I have evidence of everything,” Mrs. Bamidele said. “But now, WAEC is saying that my children can’t see their results. It’s not fair. Other children in private schools have already received their results and are moving on with their lives. My children are being left behind.” It is not clear if Mrs Bamidele’s inability to access the children’s results is because Ogun State is yet to pay for its public schools candidates.

Unfortunately, WAEC is not helping matters as it has refused to mention the names of states still owing the organisation on account of which some results are withheld.

The delay is taking a toll on students as well.

Adebowale Bukola from Iganmode Grammar School is anxiously waiting for her results while her peers from other schools, especially private schools, have already received theirs. Olatunji David from Pakoto High School is similarly distressed, unable to proceed with his plans despite his diligent preparation for the exams.

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WAEC’s Head of Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, Moyo Adeyegbe explained that results are withheld until states fulfil their financial obligations to the council, but could not specify which states are affected. According to her, some states do part-payment but said results are only released for states that have completed their financial obligations.

She explained that results are released as payments are received. FTN learnt that Ondo State students got their results on Monday, showing that the state just completed its payment to the council.

Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, while reacting to the incident, said that Lagos State does not owe WAEC, asserting that the state settled its fees to the council in March.

“Lagos is not owing WAEC. Such rumours are peddled every year, but there is nothing to them,” Omotoso stated. He challenged anyone with contrary evidence to present it.

Also, the spokesperson for Lagos Ministry of Education, Genius Lawal, reiterated that the state government is not in arrears with WAEC, having paid over N1.5 billion before the examination began. “We pay examination fees of all our public school students every year without default, we paid over N1.5bn this year,” the Ministry said.

Asked why students’ results are still withheld despite payment of WASCCE fees by a state like Lagos for example, WAEC’s PR said she could not provide the list of states still indebted to the council because it was beyond the purview of her job.

Besides, she explained that there are other terms of engagement between the council and the states, noting that only the Head of WAEC Nigeria has full details of the contracts with state governments and the reasons behind the delays.

Unfortunately, the head of WAEC in Nigeria, she said, is currently out of the country and could not be reached to provide further details.

She however assured that results would be released as soon as the states meet their financial obligations.

WASSCE: State debts delay release of results, parents, candidates worry

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Nigerian Pastor, 68, Dies Mid-Air While Returning From US Vacation

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November 11, 2026

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Dr Mrs Asabe Toye

Nigerian Pastor, 68, Dies Mid-Air While Returning From US Vacation

A Nigerian pastor, Dr Mrs Asabe Toye, has reportedly died aboard an aircraft while returning to Nigeria from a vacation in the United States.

The 68-year-old cleric reportedly suffered a medical emergency on October 16, 2026, while travelling with her husband on a flight from the United States to Frankfurt, Germany.

According to reports, the incident occurred during the journey when she suddenly developed a medical complication, prompting efforts by fellow passengers and other occupants of the aircraft to save her life.

Despite attempts to provide medical assistance and prayers offered on board, the pastor reportedly could not survive the emergency.

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Her death has reportedly thrown her family, loved ones and members of her religious community into mourning.

Family appreciates Nigerian Embassy, Customs Service

Following her death, the family expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Embassy in Germany and the Nigeria Customs Service for their assistance in facilitating the necessary clearances and arrangements for the return of her remains to Nigeria.

The family reportedly acknowledged the support of both institutions during the difficult process.

Dr Mrs Asabe Toye has since been laid to rest, according to reports published on Wednesday, November 11.

Her death has also triggered emotional reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing sympathy and offering prayers for her husband, children and other family members.

Nigerian Pastor, 68, Dies Mid-Air While Returning From US Vacation

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Tinubu’s Chicago Varsity Certificate Row: Omokri Challenges Journalists to Verify Fresh Allegations

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November 11, 2026

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Tinubu’s Chicago Varsity Certificate Row: Omokri Challenges Journalists to Verify Fresh Allegations

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has challenged Nigerian journalists to independently investigate fresh allegations surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records at Chicago State University (CSU), insisting that the American institution confirmed the President’s admission, attendance and graduation.

Omokri’s challenge comes amid renewed controversy over Tinubu’s educational background following claims by Dr Pearse Adetokunbo, a former lecturer at Chicago State University, who reportedly questioned whether the Nigerian leader attended or graduated from the institution.

Adetokunbo, who said he worked at the university between 1985 and 1990, reportedly claimed during an interview on News Central Television that he found no evidence of Tinubu’s attendance or graduation. He also raised questions about the identity associated with the President’s academic records and the authenticity of documents attributed to the university.

However, Omokri rejected the allegations, saying he had personally visited Chicago State University and established that Tinubu was admitted, attended classes and graduated.

In a post on his official X account on Monday, November 9, Omokri urged journalists not to rely solely on claims made during television interviews but to travel to the United States and examine the university’s records independently.

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He wrote: “I went to @ChicagoState University and proved that President Tinubu was admitted, attended, and graduated from there.

“I urge Nigerian journalists not to sit in studios peddling gossip, but to also go to Chicago, as I did, and verify.”

Omokri’s response has brought renewed attention to a controversy that has featured prominently in Nigerian political and legal debates, particularly since the 2023 presidential election.

In September 2023, Chicago State University confirmed that Tinubu attended the institution and graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting.

Documents released during the legal proceedings in the United States showed that the university’s records placed Tinubu’s attendance between August 1977 and June 1979.

The university’s confirmation of his graduation, however, became a subject of further scrutiny during proceedings connected to a case brought by former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who sought access to Tinubu’s academic records.

During a deposition, CSU Registrar Caleb Westberg confirmed that Tinubu graduated from the institution but said he could not authenticate the particular diploma submitted by the President to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the university did not have that document in its possession.

The distinction between confirmation of Tinubu’s graduation and authentication of the specific certificate submitted to INEC became a central issue in the legal dispute.

The latest claims by Adetokunbo have therefore reopened public debate over the President’s academic history, while Omokri has maintained that the allegations should be tested against the university’s records rather than accepted without independent verification.

The renewed debate is unfolding against the background of growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Tinubu’s opponents and supporters continuing to scrutinise issues relating to his eligibility, background and record in office.

Tinubu’s Chicago Varsity Certificate Row: Omokri Challenges Journalists to Verify Fresh Allegations

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Fuel Prices: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Denying Nigerians Relief

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November 11, 2026

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Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello

Fuel Prices: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Denying Nigerians Relief

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned petroleum refiners and marketers against maintaining high petrol and diesel prices despite the recent decline in international crude oil prices.

The Commission said Nigerians should begin to benefit from the reduction in global oil prices, insisting that refiners and marketers have no justification for keeping petroleum product prices elevated if their operating costs have declined.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the warning in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.

Bello said the Commission was closely monitoring developments in the international oil market to ensure that reductions in crude oil prices translate into lower wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products in Nigeria.

According to the FCCPC, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, which rose to about $115 per barrel in September, has fallen below $90 per barrel this week.

Despite the decline, petrol prices remain high across major Nigerian cities.

The Commission disclosed that petrol currently sells for between N1,405 and N1,420 per litre in Abuja, while consumers in Lagos pay between N1,325 and N1,370 per litre.

It compared the current prices with those recorded on February 27, before the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, when Brent crude futures closed at $72.48 per barrel.

At the time, petrol sold for between N839 and N925 per litre in Lagos and Abuja.

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Petroleum marketers have attributed the sharp increase in fuel prices over the past eight months to fluctuations in international crude oil prices following the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil transportation route.

However, Bello insisted that sustained reductions in crude oil prices should lead to corresponding decreases in the cost of refined petroleum products.

“If the decline in crude prices is sustained, there is no justification for refiners and marketers to continue to keep petrol and diesel prices relatively high. We expect easing in wholesale petrol costs and for the resulting savings to reach consumers at the pump without undue delay,” he said.

The FCCPC chief acknowledged the financial difficulties Nigerians had experienced because of elevated fuel prices, noting that the Commission was determined to ensure that consumers were not denied the benefits of favourable movements in the international oil market.

He said the Commission would continue working with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other relevant government agencies to monitor wholesale and retail prices across the petroleum supply chain.

Bello also warned that the FCCPC would take appropriate action against operators found engaging in anti-competitive practices or unfair market behaviour that prevented consumers from benefiting from lower production and supply costs.

“Where there is evidence of anti-competitive conduct or unfair practices that prevent consumers from benefiting from lower costs, we will take appropriate action within our mandate,” he added.

The Commission’s intervention comes amid growing concerns over the impact of high petrol prices on transportation, food prices, manufacturing, household spending and the operating costs of businesses.

Although crude oil prices influence the cost of petroleum products, other factors, including refining expenses, foreign exchange rates, transportation, distribution, financing and inventory costs, also affect domestic pump prices.

The FCCPC’s position is that any sustained reduction in costs should be reflected in the market and that consumers should not be subjected to unfair pricing practices.

For millions of Nigerians struggling with high living costs, the major expectation is whether the latest decline in international crude oil prices will translate into meaningful reductions at filling stations.