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WAEC Releases 2024 SSSCE Results of 1, 685, 889 Candidates, Withholds 215, 267 for Malpractice

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By Eric Elezuo

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 Senior Secondary schools Certificate Examination, written across the country and some other African countries that operate Nigeria school curriculum, in May/June, 2024.

The announcement was made on Monday during a press conference addressed by the Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Amos Josiah Dangut, at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos.

Mr. Dangut noted that out of the 1,805,216 candidates that sat for the examination, a total of 1,685,889 candidates have had the results fully processed and released.

He said, “Out of the total number of candidates that sat the examination in Nigeria, ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-NINE (1,685,889) candidates, representing 93.39% have their results fully processed and released while ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN (119,327) candidates, representing 6.61% have one or more of their subjects still being processed due to some issues being resolved. Efforts are, however, being made to speedily complete the process and release the affected candidates’ results within a couple of days.”

While maintaining that the Council will come hard on schools, supervisors, teachers and students who aid and abet examination malpractice, he noted however, that “the results of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN (215,267) candidates, representing 11.92% of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice.”

He further gave a breakdown of how the candidates fared in the examination as follows:
“The analysis of statistics of candidates performance in the examination shows that out of the ONE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN (1,805,216) candidates that sat the examination, ONE MILLION, THREE HUNRED AND THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHTY-NINE (1,332,089) candidates, representing 73.79%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five (5) subjects (i.e. with or without English Language and/ or Mathematics;

“ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED AND ONE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE (1,301,941) candidates, representing 72.12%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

“Of this number, SIX HUNRDED AND TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY (628,820) i.e. 48.30% were male candidates, while SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE (673,121) i.e. 51.70% were female candidates. A comparison of the percentage of candidates in this category in WASSCE for School 2023 and 2024, reveal that in this year’s (2024) WASSCE, there is 7.69% decrease in performance (that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, was 79.81%).”

On the sales of certificates to candidates by schools, the HNO said it is an offence to indulge in the act, noting that the candidates examination fees, cover their certificates and as a result should be charged again. He therefore, warned the schools and centres not to charge candidates.

Dangut also intimate the candidates on how to go about checking their examination results on the website.

“The Result Checker PIN and Serial Number required by candidates to check their results online, are contained on the Candidate’s Smart Identity Card issued and used during conduct of the examination. Hard copies of certificates of candidates whose results have been fully processed and released will be ready within the next 90 days, counting from today,” Dangut said.

He added, “As WASSCE for School Candidates, 2024 results are being uploaded on the results website, candidates should after checking the result online, apply for their Digital certificate which will be released forty eight (48) hours thereafter. Candidates who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the Council can access their results on the Council’s results website: www.waecdirect.org, within the next twelve hours. Copies of the Result Listing will be sent to schools shortly.”

He also informed that candidates, whose sponsors arw still indebted to the Council, will not have their results released until all debts are paid.

“I need not restate the fact that the results of candidates who are sponsored by States indebted to the Council will not be released now until payment is made. We appeal to the concerned to do so to enable the affected schools/candidates access their results..

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Bandits Invade Kwara Community, Abduct Scores, Set Emir’s Palace Ablaze

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Suspected bandits have reportedly invaded the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, early this morning, setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women and children.

It was gathered that the attack occurred late at night when the heavily armed assailants stormed the community, firing sporadically.

According to sources in the area, the gunmen attacked the palace during the invasion, setting parts of the royal residence on fire before whisking away multiple victims.

Residents said the attackers operated for hours without resistance, leaving behind destruction and fear in the border community.

Another local source described the incident as terrifying, noting that villagers were caught unaware as the gunmen invaded the town under the cover of darkness.

Sources say Security forces have launched immediate rescue operations to free victims of the Yashikira abduction, which occurred on Sunday night.

Military and police operatives have established a cordon in the area as part of the efforts to rescue about 10 persons who were reportedly taken from the community in an overnight attack on the palace of the Emir of Yashikira.

The police are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

The development comes after bandits on Saturday night invaded a prayer ground at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a vigil.

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Glo Celebrates Oba Adetona’s Legacies at Ojude Oba 2026

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Africa’s biggest corporate supporter of culture, Globacom, is commemorating the life and legacy of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, at this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, marking the 21st consecutive year of its sponsorship of the cultural event.

This year’s edition, themed “Ojude Oba 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” is taking place at the Festival Pavilion opposite the royal palace in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The celebration pays glowing tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of the late monarch, who transited on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after an illustrious reign spanning 65 years.

The departed monarch ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, and during his reign, the profile and prestige of the Ojude Oba Festival grew tremendously, making it one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events.

In a statement issued in Lagos, Globacom posited that Oba Adetona’s unwavering dedication to preserving and promoting Ijebu culture, traditions, and values was a major factor behind the company’s continued support for the festival.

According to the company, “This year’s celebration goes beyond our traditional role as sponsor over the past two decades. It is an opportunity to honour the exceptional legacy of the revered monarch, Oba Adetona, whose vision and commitment elevated Ojude Oba to its present status.”

Globacom recalled that the late Awujale played a pivotal role in transforming the festival into a unifying platform that brought together Ijebu sons and daughters from across the world, regardless of religious affiliation.

This inclusive vision and royal leadership, said Glo,  inspired the company to begin sponsoring the festival 21 years ago. Over the years of Globacom’s sponsorship, Ojude Oba has evolved into a globally recognized cultural celebration, attracting thousands of visitors and dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its support for the festival as part of its broader objective of showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage to the world.

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Oyo Kidnap Carried Out by Dislodged JAS terrorists — DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has said the recent kidnap incident in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military operations.

The military high command stated this on Thursday while reacting to what it described as “mischievous and misleading publications” surrounding comments credited to the Defence Headquarters on the classification of terrorists and criminal elements operating in the South-West.

In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Michael Onoja, the DHQ said the attackers behind the Oyo abduction were members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad terrorist group displaced by sustained military offensives across the country.

“The recent incidence of kidnap in Oyo State was clearly perpetrated by terrorists of the JAS Group that have been dislodged from other parts of the country due to high-intensity operations being conducted all over,” the statement read.

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