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WAEC Cancels Licences of 574 Schools Over Exam Malpractice Ahead of 2025 WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withdrawn the licences of 574 schools across Nigeria for engaging in exam malpractice.
The announcement was made by the Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, during a press briefing held at the council’s Lagos headquarters. According to him, the affected schools will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres.
Dr. Dangut revealed that the list of blacklisted schools has already been forwarded to the federal government and emphasized that WAEC will not conduct any future exams in those schools.
“These schools have lost their recognition. As far as we are concerned, they can no longer function as exam centres,” he stated.
As the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) draws near, he disclosed that a total of 1,973,253 students from 23,554 schools have registered to sit for the exams. This includes 979,228 male and 994,025 female candidates.
The exam is scheduled to run from Thursday, April 24 to Friday, June 20, 2025.
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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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