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Davido Celebrates 33rd Birthday In The US Surrounded By Family And Friends

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Afrobeat superstar Davido marked his 33rd birthday in the United States, celebrating with family and close friends. Clips from the party are already making waves online, capturing the lively and joyous moments of the celebration. Reflecting on his career and personal life, Davido shared that he released his first song at 17 and feels grateful for how far he has come. He said: “I dropped my first song when I was 17, and now I’m 33. This year is one of my best years ever, I got married to the most beautiful woman and we had our babies.” Happy 33rd Birthday! 🎂✨ Wishing you a year filled with growth, peace, and every good thing your heart desires. May this new chapter bring you more strength, joy, and success than ever before. Keep shining and never stop believing in your journey.#Davidoat33 #Davido pic.twitter.com/IRHPp1Gp1B — Gerard majella chidiebere (@ezechidiebere70) November 21, 2025

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WAEC Shifts Full Computer-Based Exams to 2027, Announces 2026 Test-Run Phase

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the full adoption of computer-based testing (CBT) for the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) to 2027, instead of 2026 as earlier directed by the federal government. The 2026 May/June WASSCE will now serve as a pilot phase, allowing students to choose between the traditional paper-and-pen format and CBT. Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Chairman of WAEC’s Nigeria National Committee (NNC) and Federal Government nominee, revealed the update during the opening session of the committee’s 63rd annual meeting in Umuahia, Abia State. She assured stakeholders that no candidate would be disadvantaged during the transition, emphasizing WAEC’s commitment to a smooth migration to CBT. Abdulkadir highlighted several initiatives to prepare students for the digital exams, including training senior school students on tablet use and answering essay questions digitally. She also addressed concerns about subject selection under the revised Basic and Secondary School Curricula, clarifying that students are free to choose subjects across different streams. Science students, for example, can still take Economics as an elective, and the period for uploading Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) has been extended to ensure accurate recording. The event also celebrated outstanding performers in the 2024 May/June school-based exams. Master Ajisafe Qoreebullah Olamilekan of Eemaan Foundation College, Osogbo, Osun State, emerged as the overall best candidate nationwide, scoring 580.8535 points with A1 grades in eight subjects. He is now studying Medicine and Surgery at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun. The second- and third-best students, Joan Eberechukwu Onovo and Chibukem Mac-Donald Mbah, were similarly honoured. Like Ajisafe, both are pursuing degrees in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos and Afe Babalola University, respectively. All three top performers attended private schools. WAEC also recognised exceptional visually impaired candidates, awarding Master Ugwu Christian Chiemerie and Miss Abiodun Taye Olubunmi for their achievements. Christian, from the College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, scored 413.5326 points and is now studying Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Taye, from Queen’s College, Lagos, scored 429.1543 points and is currently studying Guidance and Counselling at the University of Ilorin. Abia State Governor Alex Otti, represented by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Chinedu Ubochi, praised WAEC for its role in promoting credible examinations and safeguarding assessment integrity. He described the council’s efforts to curb malpractice as “timely, courageous, and essential to protect the future of our young ones.” Dr Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC Nigeria, noted that the awards encourage healthy competition and academic excellence nationwide, congratulating students, their schools, and parents. Hajia Abdulkadir also commended all awardees and reaffirmed the federal government’s support for WAEC, assuring that Nigerian students would continue to be globally competitive.

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Cubana Chief Priest Warns Tinubu That South-East Votes Are Impossible Without Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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Cubana Chief Priest has delivered a blistering message to President Bola Tinubu after the court sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment, warning that the president’s political future in the South-East is in serious danger if Kanu remains behind bars. In his post, he declared: “As long as MNK remains in jail you cannot & will never get up to 10,000 votes in SouthEast come 2027. MNK is the supreme leader of SouthEast. His detention has caused us so much setback.” He criticised South-East ministers serving in Tinubu’s administration, describing them as people who lack courage and genuine influence. “They are all cowards… None of them has capacity. They can’t even go to their hometowns because of MNK detention, so how can they help you?” he wrote. Cubana Chief Priest said many of those claiming to support the president are only doing so to gain personal favours. Referring to a recent gathering, he wrote: “All those people on that table with you at Delbourogh Hotel are just bags of deceit. They only want lands to develop and sell. They can’t do anything for you.” He also reminded Tinubu of his own loyalty but warned that the political consequences of keeping Kanu in prison could be disastrous. “Villa na hotel… your check-out time go reach. Only MNK can guarantee you real votes from SouthEast.” Appealing to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, he said the governor’s achievements would be forgotten if he doesn’t help secure Kanu’s release. He added that the new sentence has weakened every political strategy built in the region. Cubana Chief Priest further criticised the president for skipping Governor Alex Otti’s invitation in Abia, saying Tinubu instead sent an “incompetent” representative who, according to him, has done nothing meaningful for the South-East. He ended with a stark warning: “Appeal this judgement & get it right or get ready to check out of the Villa come 2027. Southeast belongs to MNK. This is the words.”

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Tinubu Sends Defence Minister Matawalle to Kebbi to Lead Rescue of 25 Abducted Schoolgirls

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to Kebbi State to coordinate efforts to rescue 25 schoolgirls abducted earlier this week. The girls were kidnapped around 4 a.m. on Monday from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Sakaba Local Government Area. Matawalle, former governor of neighbouring Zamfara State, is expected to arrive in Birnin Kebbi on Friday to oversee the rescue operations and provide direct updates to the President. A statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Matawalle’s appointment draws on his experience managing banditry and kidnappings during his tenure as governor between 2019 and 2023. Notably, he supervised the response to the February 2021 abduction of 279 girls from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, all of whom were released after several days of negotiations and security pressure. President Tinubu had postponed trips to Johannesburg for the G20 Summit and Luanda for the AU-EU Summit to remain in Nigeria and receive briefings on the Kebbi abductions and Tuesday’s deadly attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State. The President expressed concern over the recent surge in attacks on schools and religious institutions, ordering heightened security across vulnerable areas. Matawalle’s deployment underscores the administration’s determination to treat the crisis as a national emergency, with direct, high-level coordination. Security forces have intensified operations in forests along Kebbi, Zamfara, and Niger states, responding to an increase in kidnappings and attacks targeting schools for ransom in the Northwest and North-Central regions.

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Grandson Of Late Obafemi Awolowo, Olusegun Awolowo, Dies At 62

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Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Western Region Premier Obafemi Awolowo, has died, the family announced on Thursday. In a statement shared by Goldmynetv, the family expressed their grief, saying, “With extreme heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Olusegun Awolowo.” They added that condolences will be received at his residence daily between 2 and 4 p.m. Born on September 27, 1963, Olusegun Awolowo was a lawyer and served as executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) from 2013 to 2021. During his tenure, he spearheaded initiatives to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports and strengthen the country’s presence in international trade.

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Announces Crackdown on Ground Rent and Land Use Defaulters

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that enforcement actions against defaulters of Ground Rent payments and Land Use Change/Conversion fees will begin on November 26. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Olayinka recalled that, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, Wike had granted defaulters a 14-day grace period to settle outstanding Ground Rent as of May 26. “The 14-day grace expired on June 9, over five months ago,” he said. He also referenced previous publications in national newspapers and online platforms regarding the revised Land Use/Purpose Clause, which gave defaulters 30 days to pay violation fees of N5 million and other applicable charges for land use changes or conversions. A final grace period of 14 days was granted for properties in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts, which will expire on Monday, November 24. Olayinka stated that enforcement will commence from Wednesday, November 26, targeting all defaulters, including property owners who purchased land without completing mandatory registration and obtaining Ministerial Consent. He added that the FCT Administration (FCTA) will also act against defaulters of Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills, including property purchasers who have not registered their interests or completed their Deeds of Assignment.

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Vows to Appeal Life Sentence

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Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, has announced plans to appeal the Federal High Court ruling that sentenced the IPOB leader to life imprisonment. Speaking to journalists after Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgement on Thursday, Ejimakor described the verdict as a “travesty of justice” and said the defence team would take the matter to the Court of Appeal. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on counts one, four, five, and six, while receiving 20 years for count three and five years for count seven. All sentences are to run concurrently without an option of a fine. Ejimakor criticised the ruling, saying it set a dangerous precedent and was inconsistent with the evidence presented in court. “This is the only day I have witnessed a man being convicted for mere pronouncements, just for what he said, not what he did with his own hands,” he said. He added: “The verdict is overbroad, cruel, and unusual. How can you convict a man for making a broadcast from a location that was never named, with no link to any specific incident of violence or terrorism?” Ejimakor stated that if the Court of Appeal upholds the ruling, the defence would proceed to the Supreme Court, asserting confidence that Kanu’s conviction would ultimately be overturned.

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JUST IN: Bandits Demand N100 Million Each For 38 Worshippers Abducted In Kwara Church Attack

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Bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom per victim.  According to Leadership, the kidnappers have begun contacting families of those taken during Tuesday’s church service. A community leader, Chief Olusegun Olukotun, the Olori Eta of Eruku—who has four relatives among the abducted—confirmed the development on Thursday, 20 November. Olukotun said he was inside the church with five family members when the gunmen invaded. He and one ward managed to escape through a window around 6:06 p.m. He explained that the kidnappers have now grouped the victims based on family ties and are reaching out to relatives one group at a time. He said, “From what we gathered from the kidnappers’ camp, they have grouped the victims according to their relations and are calling people in those groups. Some people in the community have received calls demanding N100 million for each person. As for my own people, I have not received any call yet, so I am still waiting.” The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, 18 November, left five worshippers dead and 38 others abducted, sparking widespread fear and tension across the community.

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