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Education
NECO releases 2025 BECE results
The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination results. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Public Affairs of the body, Azeez Sani, said a total of 179,201 candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects. The examination, which commenced on May 12, 2025, was concluded on May 23,…
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Economy
NCC introduces new licensing, regulation framework for A2P messaging
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services, targeting the growing automated messaging sector to curb spam, plug revenue leakages, and enhance telecom sector oversight. A2P messaging is vital for industries such as banking, fintech, airlines, healthcare, and political campaigns, providing automated communication to users. However, lack of formal regulation has…
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Economy
OPEN LETTER: Dangote commends Tinubu’s reforms in Lagos, Nigeria
The Group Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Ahmed in an open letter for his reforms in Lagos State and Nigeria at large. In the letter sighted by WESTERNPOST on Wednesday, Dangote specifically commended Tinubu for addressing ocean surges and flooding in Victoria Island, as well as for building a new Atlantic city and expanding the…
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Crime & City Diary
Late-night fire hits foam factory in Oyo town
By Adejayan Gbenga – A foam manufacturing factory in Oyo town, Oyo State, was partially destroyed by fire on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of equipment and property. The affected facility, identified as Global Crystal Foam Nigeria Limited, is located in the Oko-Oba area along Akinmorin Road. The fire, which broke out around 10:39 p.m., engulfed the warehouse section…
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Homeland News
Increase in flash flood due to rise in Atlantic Ocean, Lagos Lagoon — Commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has attributed the recent flash flooding in parts of the state to rising tidal levels from the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Wahab explained that the natural phenomenon, known as “lock up,” occurs when high tides temporarily…
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Homeland News
Social media user withdraws false accusation against Ondo Assembly member
By Boye Oyeyemi – A social media user, Peter Michael, has officially withdrawn a false accusation made against Temitope Komolafe, a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ifedore Constituency. Peter had taken to Facebook to allege that Komolafe was involved in the suspicious execution of 20 solar projects valued at ₦25 million. However, he has now publicly…
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Perspectives
Simi Fubara as a prodigal son, by Azuh Arinze
As Nigerians await the return of Sir Siminalayi Fubara (suspended on March 18, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), on or before September 18, 2025, permit me to share this with you: there’s a parable in the Bible that resonates powerfully with the simmering political drama in Rivers State—the popular story of the prodigal son. It’s a tale of youthful…
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Homeland News
Oyo backs security push with aircraft purchase, ₦126bn for roads, solar projects
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate procurement of two aircraft worth ₦7.7 billion to strengthen security efforts across the state. The move targets rising concerns over kidnapping, illegal mining, and other criminal activities, especially in remote areas. Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this after the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday.…
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Political Notes
A Marxist lens on Nigeria’s political elites: same faces, same failures, by Oluwadare Ayeni
Karl Marx, the 19th-century philosopher and revolutionary, argued that history is a history of class struggles—between those who control the means of production (the bourgeoisie) and those who sell their labor (the proletariat). He also warned about a ruling class that perpetuates its dominance by using state power to protect its economic interests and maintain control over the working masses.…
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Business
FG targets N360bn bond issuance in Q3 2025, DMO reveals
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced plans to raise up to N360billion from bond sales in the third quarter of 2025, according to its latest bond issuance calendar. The calendar shows that the DMO will reopen two existing instruments monthly, the 19.30 per cent FGN April 2029 bond and the 17.95 per cent FGN June…
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