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By Abigail Iyade  Good morning, Nigeria. I’m Abigail Iyade, and this is The Report — where headlines meet clarity.” #1 FG Urges Calm Over Trump’s Military Threat The Federal Government has asked Nigerians to remain calm following President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over alleged Christian genocide.   Minister of Information Mohammed Idris made the appeal during a visit to Jigawa State, emphasizing diplomatic resolution. #2. EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted Over $14.8M Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Bayelsa Governor and ex-Minister of Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, wanted.   He is accused of dishonest conversion and conspiracy involving $14,859,257.                             ORDER HERE #3. Nigeria Joins West African Power Grid Nigeria has officially joined the Unified West African Power Pool, marking a major ste...

By Abigail Iyade  Soludo Wins Re-Election in Anambra Landslide. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been re-elected for a second term in Anambra State.   INEC declared him winner on Sunday, November 9.   Soludo called it a “historic moment” and thanked voters for their confidence ¹ ²             The Edu-Tracker Handbook Tool NSCIA Faults Trump’s Genocide Claims Against Nigeria. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) criticized President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”   They called the claim inaccurate and inflammatory. ⁴ Labour Party Candidate Rejects Anambra Election Results. Chief George Moghalu, LP candidate, called the election a “monetised mockery of democracy.”   He cited logistical failures and missing party logos on ballots. ²                     Click to Learn mor...

Lagos, Nigeria — The Ministry of Education has announced a crucial update for students registering for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In line with the directive from the Honourable Minister of Education, the insertion of candidates' National Identification Number (NIN) has been made compulsory for the registration process. This significant policy change aims to ensure that each candidate's NIN is inscribed on their certificates. The Council has emphasized the importance of this directive over the past years, advocating for the inclusion of the NIN during registration via the offline registration portal. Key Points of the Directive: 1. Compulsory NIN Insertion:    - Schools are now required to input the candidates' authentic National Identification Number (NIN) during the offline registration before updating it online. 2. Updated Offline Application:    - Schools that have previously downloaded...