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The Editor Two persons, a mother and child have died on the spot and others hospitalised after a trailer lost control and rammed into a commercial vehicle at the Ulasi River Bridge, Okija Junction in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the crash which occurred late on Thursday when the driver of the trailer experienced brake failure and crashed into the Toyota Hiace bus on the bridge, resulting in multiple fatalities. Some eyewitnesses and residents near the scene said the vehicle which was coming from Upper Iweka area and travelling to Owerri was stopped by…
The Editor The West African Examinations Council has temporarily withdrawn access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates, following the discovery of technical issues during an internal review process. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the Council explained that the glitch arose after it introduced an innovation paper serialisation in its fight against examination malpractice. “As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialisation)… The paper serialisation was carried out in Mathematics, English Language, Biology,…
The Editor In a bold and history-making moment, Pechilly Investigative Media has officially unveiled its office in Onitsha, marking a transformative step in the pursuit of truth-driven journalism and enhanced societal security. The groundbreaking event, held at the organisation’s new headquarters at Ihoma Plaza, opposite Chiboy Park, along Port Harcourt Road, Fegge, over the weekend, brought together prominent dignitaries, security experts, media professionals and community leaders, all united in their support for what they described as a visionary force for justice and safety. Delivering a keynote address during the unveiling, the Founder and CEO, Ambassador Karen James, described the launch…
The Editor The West African Examinations Council has announced the official release of the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. In a statement issued via X on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body confirmed that candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,” WAEC stated. Candidates are advised to visit the Council’s result portal to check their performance. “To…
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The Editor In a world steadily awakening to the raw genius emerging from Africa’s soil, a private school in Anambra State, Myrtle Vine Academy, has carved its name in golden letters, by winning the United Kingdom organised ‘Global Schools Connect’ competition for selected schools across the globe. Myrtle Vine Academy, already known for its deep commitment to global relevance, stole the spotlight ahead of some United Kingdom-based schools and other schools from around the world when it represented Nigeria at the 2025 ‘Global Schools Connect’ competition, an event held in the United Kingdom. The groundbreaking event held virtually on June…
Anambra school defeats UK schools, wins Innovation global competition…
President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also…
The Editor There was panic at Ekwulobia and Oko communities in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Wednesday, when some yet-to-identified hoodlums, in large number, invaded the areas and started shooting indiscriminately killing about four persons and injuring many others, in the process. According to eyewitnesses in the community and videos making the rounds in the social media, the heavily armed hoodlums came into the community at about 8am on Wednesday. It was gathered that they also set ablaze one of the security vehicles used by the joint security team in the area and some other vehicles. Oko…
The Editor Panic has gripped the Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, late on Monday, when some yet-to-be-identified assailants invaded a gathering of people and opened fire on them, thereby killing no fewer than 13 persons. It was gathered that the armed hoodlums stormed the area in two Sport Utility Vehicles and unprovokedly attacked the people, who were holding their monthly general meeting, while also shooting indiscriminately into the air. Although, members of the community said 13 persons were killed during the attack, but police sources, however, confirmed 10 killed. Speaking to journalists in a…