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Federal Government Enforces Age Limit for National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council Exams

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Federal Government Enforces Age Limit for National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council Exams....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Federal Government has officially prohibited individuals under 18 from participating in the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams. This significant decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program.

During the broadcast, Prof. Mamman emphasized that the government has instructed both WAEC, responsible for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, and NECO, which oversees the Senior School Certificate Examination, to enforce this 18-year age requirement strictly. He clarified that this is not a new policy, but rather a reaffirmation of existing regulations.

Mamman also addressed the age limit for candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which also remains set at 18 years. He noted that during a meeting with JAMB in July, they decided to allow this year’s candidates under 18 as a temporary measure, serving as a notice for parents. Starting next year, however, JAMB will insist that all applicants meet the required age of 18 to gain university admission in Nigeria.

Prof. Mamman explained, “What we did at the meeting that we had with JAMB was to allow this year and for it to serve as a kind of notice for parents. From next year, JAMB is going to insist that anybody applying to go to university in Nigeria meets the required age, which is 18.”

The Minister highlighted that this age limit aligns with the educational journey of students. By calculating the years spent in education—from early childhood care to primary and junior secondary school, and finally to senior secondary school—students typically reach around 17 and a half years old before they are eligible for admission to higher education.

Mamman reiterated, “We are not coming up with a new policy contrary to what some people are saying; we are just simply reminding people of what is existing.” He confirmed that NECO and WAEC would not allow underage candidates to sit for their examinations. “If somebody has not spent the requisite number of years in that particular level of study, WAEC and NECO will not allow them to write the examination,” he added.

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2027 Power Struggle: Nwebonyi Rubbishes Rumors Of Single-Term Zoning For Ebonyi North.

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Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has rejected assertions that he is breaching a zoning agreement that would supposedly limit Ebonyi North senators to one term. Addressing claims from his APGA challenger, Chief Chikadoli Ojimba, who recently called for him to step down, Senator Nwebonyi stated there is no constitutional or political mandate requiring him to abandon his 2027 reelection bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking to the press in Abakaliki on Sunday, the Senator pointed to the precedent set by former Governor Sam Egwu, who successfully served two terms in the Senate, to argue that the alleged one-term policy lacks binding authority. Highlighting his own constituency initiatives and record, Nwebonyi stated he faces no serious competition for his seat and emphasized that public service should be defined by sacrifice rather than personal gain.

Additionally, the Senator expressed strong support for the APC’s prospects in Ebonyi State and lauded President Bola Tinubu for prioritizing infrastructure development in the South-East. He further praised Governor Francis Nwifuru as a unifying leader, dismissing rumors of friction within the Izzi clan and calling on stakeholders to prioritize the state’s collective development over divisive politics.

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High-Stakes Rescue Mission: Tinubu Dispatches Security Chiefs And CoS To Oyo Over Mass Abduction.

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Following the kidnapping of 46 teachers and pupils from Baptist Nursery and Primary schools in Oyo State, a high-level presidential delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso. The officials are currently en route to the affected villages of Esiele and Yawota, located within the Orire Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The mission is headed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Inspector General of Police Tunde Disu.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The team also includes Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, and Special Adviser on Public Communications Sunday Dare. According to Sunday Dare, President Tinubu has initiated coordinated operations to ensure the victims are safely released and the kidnappers are apprehended.

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London Turns Red: Arsenal Fans And Players Party Through The Night Despite European Exit [Photos].

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On Sunday, May 31, 2026, thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets of north London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title since 2004, successfully shifting the focus from their Champions League final loss the previous day. Adorned in red and white, supporters lined the route through Islington, waving flags and lighting flares as an open-top bus parade moved through the area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The festivities, which began after 2 p.m. at the Emirates Stadium, wound through Highbury, Canonbury, and Upper Street before concluding back at the stadium. This parade honored a league victory confirmed on May 19, ending a 22-year championship drought. During the event, fans were seen climbing trees and rooftops to see Mikel Arteta’s squad as the players showcased the Premier League trophy. The procession included four buses, one of which carried the Arsenal Women’s team, winners of the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup this past February.

This celebration followed a heartbreaking 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, where Arsenal ultimately fell in a penalty shootout after misses by Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes. Despite the European defeat, the Premier League title held immense significance for the team, coming after three consecutive seasons as runners-up. Reflecting on the massive turnout, journalist Matt Graveling described the celebration as the largest sporting event he had witnessed in his 15-year career.

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