WAEC: How to check 2024 WASSCE result (Sun)
Following the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates, a step-by-step guide on how to check online has been made available.
Daily Sun reported that the examination body announced the release on Monday in a statement on its official X account.
Below is how to check the results via SMS:
1. Using your mobile device, Type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear
2. Send to 32327. Read more
Gunmen kidnap 2 Chinese nationals in Ogun (Channels)
Gunmen have abducted two Chinese nationals around Kemta, along Onigbedu in Ewekoro local government of Ogun State.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Monday in Abeokuta.
Odutola, however, said that effort is being put in place by the command to ensure the release of the victims. She also stated that the kidnappers had contacted their company to demand a ransom for their release. Read more
Bongos Ikwue speaks on #EndBadGovernance protests (Vanguard)
Nigeria’s celebrated songwriter, musician, and entertainer, Dr. Bongos Ikwue on Monday appealed to government and those in leadership positions to address the demands of protesting youths and the masses affected by the economic hardship, pleading that government should be liberal in accepting both the protesters and their actions as part of the checks-and-balances of democracy.
Dr. Ikwue who X-rayed the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests in the country expressed his willingness to execute a well – though – out – package with local, state and federal governments to engage the youths meaningfully and effectively to achieve the country of our dream.
The accomplished singer said youths of today were described as the apt prediction of a country’s future who should be appropriately counselled, reasonably provided for, properly guided, and monitored. Read more
‘‘My wife will get tired’’, Man whose passport was torn at Lagos Airport speaks (Leadership)
In a dramatic turn of events, Mr. Igiebor, the man whose wife was recently seen in a viral video tearing his international passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, has responded by narrating the full story of the incident for public scrutiny.
Mr. Igiebor, in his response, revealed that his wife had posted a video message earlier in the day, having gained unauthorised access to his social media account. “My wife posted something, I know she has gone far because she is very smart. She has gone far to get the password of this page and she posted something this morning,” he said. He added, “Since she wants us to do it this way, we will work on it together. I believe she will get tired.” Read more
Police confirm killing of lecturer, deputy registrar, others in Taraba attack (DailyTrust)
The police in Taraba State said a lecturer at the Federal University Wukari and deputy registrar of Taraba State School of Health Technology, Takum were among the passengers killed by gunmen along Takum-Wukari road early Monday morning.
The acting Police Public Relations Officer, Taraba police command, DSP Kwache Gambo, confirmed the killed to our correspondent in a telephone interview.
Daily Trust had earlier reported that six passengers and a driver were killed at a boundary area between Taraba and Benue states along Takum-Wukari road. Read more
New pastor replaces Iluyomade at RCCG City of David (Punch)
Pastor Kayode Pitan has been appointed as the new pastor of the City of David Parish, Lagos of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
He will succeed Pastor Charles Kpandei, who has been serving as the interim pastor since the suspension of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade.
Church Times Nigeria reported on Sunday that Pitan’s appointment followed the suspension of Iluyomade due to certain allegations. Read more
Late Pa Akinkunmi family announces burial plans (Nation)
Barely a year after his passing, the Akinkunmi family has announced the burial rites for their patriarch, Pa Michael Akinkunmi Taiwo (OFR), the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Akinkunmi, who died on August 29, 2023.
In a statement released by his son, Akinwumi Akinkunmi, the family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported them during their time of mourning.
“We thank the Federal Government for sending the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Hon Idris Mohammed, to pay condolence to the family when the incident happened,” the family said. Read more
Kwara bans scavengers’ operation in Ilorin metropolis (Tribune)
The Kwara state government said on Monday that operations by scavengers have been prohibited in the Ilorin metropolis, the state capital, as part of new strategies to eradicate indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state.
Speaking during the inauguration of an Environmental Taskforce charged with the responsibility of ensuring compliance with the new environmental strategies and guidelines in Ilorin, the state commissioner for environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, advised all previously registered scavengers to do their business at the government refuse dump site at Sokoto-Aiyekale off the Express Way.
The commissioner said that over 300 environmental task force officers have been mobilised to keep 24-hour environmental surveillance and enforcement in five units at over 70 earmarked locations in the metropolis. Read more
Tanzania clamps down on opposition rally, arrests leaders (AlJazeera)
Police in Tanzania have detained opposition leaders and rounded up several hundred supporters as they halted a planned rally.
Leaders of the opposition Chadema party, including former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu, were arrested on Monday in the southwestern city of Mbeya, a party official announced on X. The police had previously banned the rally, claiming that violence was planned.
The Tanzanian police action comes amid a wave of protests that has swept other parts of sub-Saharan Africa in recent weeks, including nearby Kenya and Uganda. Read more
Margaret Menegoz, Amour, The White Ribbon producer, dies at 83 (THR)
Margaret Menegoz, the head of French production company Les Films du Losange, who produced the movies of Michael Hanke, Wim Wenders and Éric Rohmer, among others, has died. She was 83.
The company issued a statement confirming that Menegoz died in Montpellier on August 7. They cited her “love of films and work, and her loyalty to her filmmakers that have become the hallmarks of Les Films du Losange,” describing Menegoz as “open-minded towards Europe and the international scene, which she particularly cherished.”
Menegoz led Les Films du Losange for close to 50 years, taking over at the company in 1973. She produced more than 60 films, including Haneke’s Amour, The White Ribbon and Cache, Wenders’ 1977 feature The American Friend, Volker Schlöndorff’s Swann in Love (1984), Agnieszka Holland’s Europa Europa (1990), Rohmer’s A Tale of Springtime (1990) and A Tale of Winter (1992), among many others. Read more
Kenya aviation workers to strike over deal with Indian company (AfricaNews)
Kenya’s Workers Aviation Union (KAWU) said that it will go on strike from next Monday over plans to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to a private operator.
The industrial action would likely cause significant disruption to national carrier, Kenya Airways, and operations at the airport which is a key African travel hub.
KAWU, which represents airport workers, said the proposed deal announced last month with India’s Adani Airport Holdings would result in job losses. Read more
Banksy claims new swimming fish artwork on central London police box (BelfastTelegraph)
Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new swimming fish artwork which has appeared on a police sentry box in the City of London.
It marks the seventh animal-themed piece the elusive street artist has claimed this week by posting a photo of the artworks to his Instagram at 1pm.
The artist appears to have used translucent spray paint on the glass windows to create the design, turning the sentry box into what looks like a giant fish tank. Read more
Ukraine president indirectly confirms daring military incursion on Russian soil (IrishExaminer)
Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, President Volodymyr Zelensky broke the government’s silence on it in his nightly address on Saturday by indirectly acknowledging ongoing military action to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory”.
Overnight into Sunday, a Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv killed two people – a man and his four-year-old son.
In Russia, Kursk’s regional governor said a Ukrainian missile shot down by Russian air defences fell on a residential building, injuring 13 people. Read more
Producer breaks silence on Joaquin Phoenix’s decision to quit Todd Haynes gay drama 5 days before filming begins (FarOut)
With just days left before the start of production, Joaquin Phoenix abruptly departed Todd Haynes’ upcoming queer romance film, which has thrown the project into a state of total disarray.
The Academy Award-winning actor has yet to clarify his reasons for upping sticks and leaving when cameras were so close to rolling, but speculation that the film’s graphic content dissuaded him doesn’t seem to hold much water when he was the originator of the story.
Phoenix took the idea to Haynes and the two of them worked on it together, with the filmmaker even revealing his leading man was pushing to take things in a more explicit direction. And yet, without a star in the lead, the short and long-term prognosis for the untitled feature isn’t looking good. Read more
Kanye West reportedly shows love to Diddy & R. Kelly during ‘Vultures’ DJ set (HipHopDx)
Kanye West has reportedly shown support for Diddy and R. Kelly, despite their alleged sex crimes.
Ye held a party celebrating the release of his and Ty Dolla $ign‘s Vultures 2 album in Los Angeles on Sunday (August 11) where he was seen commandeering the music via an aux cord.
The Chicago rap legend played an eclectic mix of songs during his impromptu DJ set, ranging from Prince, Eurythmics and The Eagles to classic tracks from JAY-Z and himself. Read more
‘I have A contract with Genk ‘ — Arokodare speaks on transfer rumours (CompleteSports)
Tolu Arokodare is not thinking about leaving Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk this summer.
Arokodare has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.
Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor are reportedly on his trail. The Nigerian however said he remain committed to the Smurfs despite rumours concerning his future. Read more
Tom Daley announces retirement after taking Olympic medal tally to 5 in Paris (Independent)
Tom Daley has announced his retirement from diving following the Olympic Games in Paris.
The 30-year-old, who won gold at Tokyo in 2021, has called time on his career after securing his fifth Olympic medal in Paris this summer.
He revealed to British Vogue it was “the right time to call it a day” before he returned to the UK on Monday. Read more
Zouma’s move to UAE off after failed medical (BBC)
Kurt Zouma’s proposed move to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli has collapsed after the West Ham defender failed a medical.
The 29-year-old had travelled to Dubai to complete a lucrative deal but his advisors are now trying to work out an alternative option.
Zouma still has a year left on his Hammers contract but the club has already brought in another central defender in Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice on a loan deal that includes a 40m euros (£34.22m) obligation to buy the 24-year-old Frenchman. Read more
Chelsea announce signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves (Independent)
Chelsea have completed a £54m deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto the club announced on Sunday.
Neto, 24, has signed a seven-year deal with the London side and completed a medical before being announced as the latest member of Chelsea’s mammoth squad.
The deal, which was agreed after the Blues had two previous bids rejected, is believed to be worth an initial £51.3m with £2.6m in add-ons. Read more
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. considering Saudi offer – source (ESPN)
Vinícius Júnior is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, a source has told ESPN, and the Real Madrid player is considering a proposal to move to the Gulf country.
Vinícius, 24, helped lead Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double last season and is among the leading candidates to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
There have been talks between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Real Madrid about the move, the source said, although the LaLiga giants do not want the star to leave. Read more
Police arrest man climbing Eiffel Tower, prompting evacuation hours before closing ceremony (ABC)
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
The shirtless man was seen scaling the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tall tower in the afternoon. It’s unclear where he began his ascent, but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck.
Police escorted visitors away from the area around 3 p.m. Some visitors who were briefly locked on the second floor were allowed to exit around 30 minutes later. Read more