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Education Rights Group Faults WAEC’s Reinstatement of Subjects for 2026 WASSCE, Demands Return to Old Curriculum
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)‘s recent reinstatement of certain subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The ERC has criticised the reinstatement as “piecemeal” and urged WAEC to fully revert to the old curriculum in order to protect students from being
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US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuela’s Maduro Family, Oil Tankers in New Crackdown
The Trump administration has escalated its pressure on Venezuela by imposing new sanctions targeting six oil tankers, including several vessels linked to President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle. The sanctions also affect three nephews of Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife, further intensifying the standoff between Washington and Caracas. New Sanctions Target Maduro’s Family and Oil Sector On
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Verdict in Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s National Security Trial Expected Next Week
Hong Kong’s High Court is set to deliver a verdict next week in the high-profile national security trial of media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. The 156-day trial has drawn significant international attention, marking the most high-profile application of Beijing’s controversial national security law. Trial Comes to an End After 156 Days Jimmy Lai,
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Rights Group Accuses RSF of Systematic Sexual Violence in Sudan’s Civil War
A women’s rights organisation has documented nearly 1,300 cases of sexual and gender-based violence across Sudan, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for the overwhelming majority of attacks. The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) released its findings on December 12, 2025, showing verified incidents spanning 14 states since
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Actress Queeneth Accused of Using Police to Arrest Filmmaker Stanley Ontop After Social Media Clash
Nigerian actress Queeneth Hilbert has been accused of allegedly using the Nigeria Police to arrest filmmaker and activist Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, after a heated social media confrontation between the two. According to a close associate of Ontop, the clash began when Hilbert reportedly called the filmmaker “gay” during an exchange on
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Freed from US Immigration Detention, Returns Home
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a high-profile immigrant whose case became a symbol of former President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, has been released from US immigration detention and returned to his home in Maryland following a federal court ruling. Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release On Thursday, US District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Nigeria Labour Congress Declares Nationwide Protest for December 17 Over Rising Insecurity, Education, Health Sector Strikes, and Political Interference
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest set for Thursday, December 17, 2025, to highlight the growing crises facing Nigeria. The protest is primarily motivated by increasing insecurity, the deteriorating state of tertiary education, ongoing health sector strikes, and concerns about political interference in the Labour Party. This declaration follows a meeting
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Fans Slam FIFA Over ‘Extortionate’ 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
Football fans and supporter groups are demanding FIFA halt ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, citing outrageously high prices that could exclude the tournament’s most passionate fans. The event, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has seen ticket costs for premium seats soar to nearly $9,000, a massive jump
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Former Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore to Be Arraigned Friday Amid Custody
Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, December 12, 2025, while remaining in custody following an alleged assault and allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore Fired by Michigan Following Investigation Moore, 39, was dismissed by the University of Michigan on Wednesday, December
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Billionaire Businessman Dangote Unveils N100 Billion Annual Fund for Nigerian Students and Teachers
Nigerian billionaire and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has launched a groundbreaking N100 billion annual education support initiative aimed at transforming the country’s educational landscape. The initiative, which is expected to exceed N1 trillion over the next 10 years, will be the largest private education intervention in Nigeria’s history. Dangote, through his Aliko Dangote Foundation, revealed that
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