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The US Embassy has issued a warning to immigrant students about circumstances that could lead to visa revocation.

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the US Embassy stated that students who withdraw from their academic programs without authorization risk having their visas canceled

According to the tweet, unauthorized withdrawal from academic programs might result in jeopardizing future travel prospects.

“If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas”, The tweet stated.

Furthermore, the US Embassy urged students to adhere to the terms of their visa and maintain their student status to avoid any issues.

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A young Nigerian woman based in Canada, Arike Ariyo, has sparked conversations online after publicly appreciating her husband’s girlfriends for their support and positive impact on her family.

In a candid TikTok video, Arike reflected on the things she missed about life in Nigeria, including her driver, car washman, and pepper vendor, but what stood out most was her unexpected gratitude for the women involved with her husband.

Arike described the girlfriends as women of “good standing” who have shown her kindness in different ways. She recalled how they supported her during tough times, including when she was struggling to clothe her children. According to her, they often sent high-quality imported clothes to her kids, easing her burden.

She also mentioned how the women played a vital role during her mother-in-law’s burial, noting their generosity and active presence in her family. Even in her absence, while she resides in Canada, she said her husband’s girlfriends take good care of her husband.

“May God not put asunder between my husband and his girlfriends. Imagine I had been selfish. Don’t be stingy. Leave your husband, let him enjoy himself, you will be the one to enjoy the most,” Arike declared.

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a sharp decline in performance for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with just 38.32% of candidates obtaining credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Out of 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the exam, only 754,545 achieved the minimum benchmark. This is a 33.8% drop compared to the 72.12% success rate recorded in 2024.

The alarming statistics were revealed by Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, during a press briefing on Monday.

He also confirmed that the results of 192,089 candidates (9.75%) have been withheld due to various cases of examination malpractice, including unauthorised use of mobile phones and organised cheating in some schools.

“All cases are being investigated and reports will be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for consideration and final decisions, Dr. Dangut said. “Affected candidates will be communicated through their various schools; and Candidates can now call for redress of their malpractice cases if they so wish.”

Breakdown of 2025 WASSCE Results:

Total candidates who sat: 1,969,313

Credits in 5 subjects including English & Maths: 754,545 (38.32%)

Male candidates among successful: 347,192 (46.01%)

Female candidates among successful: 407,353 (53.99%)

Candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea—where the Nigerian curriculum is used—participated in the exam.

WAEC reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on exam malpractice.

“The Council will continue to sanction all cases of examination malpractice. Schools, supervisors, teachers, and candidates perpetrating this evil are not helping the educational system. WAEC is calling for all hands to be on deck to sanitise the system.”

How to Access Results

Candidates can check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org using the PIN and Serial Number from their Smart Identity Card issued during the exam.

WAEC says results will be accessible within 12 hours, and digital certificates will be available 48 hours after.

However, results for candidates sponsored by states that are indebted to WAEC have been withheld until payments are made.

WAEC Special Needs Participation

Dr. Dangut also highlighted increased participation by candidates with special needs. A total of 12,178 students registered under this category, including: 112 visually challenged, 615 hearing impaired and 52 physically or mentally challenged.

He described their participation as a “significant milestone” in WAEC’s commitment to inclusive education.

”A significant highlight of the examination is the participation of candidates with special needs. A total of 12,178 candidates with varying degrees of special needs registered for the examination. This includes: Visually Challenged, 112 candidates who are blind or have visual impairments; Hearing Impaired: 615 candidates who are deaf or hard of hearing; and Spastic cum Mentally Challenged: 52 candidates with physical and intellectual disabilities, he said.

Hard copies of certificates for fully processed results will reportedly be available within the next 90 days.

 

 

 

18-year-old social media personality, Lil Tay has made headlines with her claim of earning $1 million three hours after launching her OnlyFans  account.

The OnlyFans account was created on July 29, 2025, by Lil Tay, after celebrating her 18th birthday.

In a recent tweet on X (formely Twitter), Lil Tay shared a screenshot of her breakdown earnings from her OnlyFans account, which totaled an estimated $1,024,298.09.

“Not bad for 3 hours. We broke the f*ck out of that OnlyFans record”, She tweeted.

Check out reactions that have followed below…

Papas Garage remarked, “Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system”.

Justin Ashley stated, “Sadly, this isn’t as bad as the counter for when the world of pervs had a countdown timer for when the Olsen twins hit 18 🤦”.

Claidus asserted, “To watch a little girl grow up, then want to see her “birthday suit” is weird af to me… It just don’t sit right with me”.

David Gonalez inquired, “27 and still working what am I doing wrong. Should I do OF I’ll show y’all something 😂?”.

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Student of the Federal Polytechnic Offa in Kwara State has allegedly been extorted of ₦200,000 by police officers while on his way home from school.

The incident was shared by a user, @oyintom22, on X (formerly Twitter), detailing how the student, identified as Taiwo Kayode Taye, was travelling from Offa to Osogbo when he was stopped by officers from the Anti-Cultism Unit at Erin-Ile.

According to the post, the student refused to allow the officers check his phone, leading to his arrest and detention at the Ijagbo Police Division around noon.

He was later moved to the State CID Anti-Cultism Department at GRA, Ilorin, where he remained until after 5 p.m.

The officers reportedly forced him to unlock his phone using Face ID and compelled him to transfer ₦200,000 to an account bearing the name Lucy Akor.

The statement read in part: “Good day, @Princemoye1. Your rogue officers in Kwara State have struck again. Taiwo Kayode Taye, a student of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, was travelling to Osogbo yesterday when officers from the Anti-Cultism Unit stopped him at Erin-Ile.”

“They demanded to check his phone, which he refused. Consequently, they took him to Ijagbo Police Division around 12 PM, where he was detained until after 5 PM. Later, the officers moved him to the State CID Anti-Cultism Department at GRA, Ilorin.”

“Without any charges or a statement, they forced him to unlock his bank account using Face ID and coerced him into transferring ₦200,000 to an account belonging to Lucy Akor. What kind of country allows this? Please address this injustice.”

The post tagged the Nigeria Police Force and its Complaint Response Unit, calling for immediate action and justice.

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has reportedly been forced to resign.

According to a report by Peoples Gazette, the incident took place on Friday, involving the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, and the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Adeola Ajayi.

Sources who spoke with the news outlet claimed that Mr. Ojulari was cornered and subjected to intense pressure to resign, with investigators questioning him repeatedly over any possible ties to Olatimbo Ayinde — a British-Nigerian oil executive believed to be highly influential in the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Mr. Ojulari told us he didn’t know Olatimbo Ayinde,” a source who spoke on condition of anonymity told Peoples Gazette.

As of Saturday afternoon, neither EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale nor Mr. Ojulari himself had responded to inquiries about the alleged incident.

It would be recalled that Ojulari was appointed as NNPCL boss by President Tinubu in April 2025.

His tenure has been marked by internal tensions, with the NNPCL raising alarm over suspected sabotage within the company’s leadership.