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The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service aimed at expanding digital access for residents, students, businesses, and communities across the state.

The initiative, announced on Monday by the State Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, is designed to increase opportunities across education, health, agriculture, commerce, and other sectors.

Initially, Imole Wi-Fi will be available at key government buildings and public spaces, including the Osun State Library, Alphastart Hub, Osun Mall, Salvation Army Middle School, Osogbo Grammar School, and sites within the Ministry of Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy.
Governor Ademola Adeleke described the service as “a gateway to opportunity,” adding that it will help cut barriers, connect people, and stimulate growth across the state’s economy.

The Special Adviser overseeing the project, Azeez Badmus, said the launch is the first phase of the initiative. He added that as the program expands, more government services and sector-specific digital tools will be made available, ensuring all residents benefit from Osun’s digital future.

Imole Wi-Fi is expected to be rolled out to additional locations over time, positioning Osun State as a pioneer in digital inclusion in Nigeria.

https://supers.ng/osun-state-rolls-out-free-public-wi-fi-to-boost-connectivity-for-residents-and-students/

minimum of N2.5m per month, insisting that anything less was no longer tenable.

On Tuesday, protests rocked several campuses as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities decried the Federal Government’s failure to implement the renegotiated 2009 FGN–ASUU agreement.

Lecturers have long decried poor remuneration and declining conditions in the academic environment.

With professors earning about N500,000 monthly, some have been forced to squat in quarters, while others compete with students for space in buses meant for undergraduates.

Documents obtained by Saturday PUNCH show that under the Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure, Graduate Assistants earn between N125,000 and N138,020 monthly, while professors earn between N525,010 and N633,333.

Assistant Lecturers earn N150,000–N171,487; Lecturer II, N186,543–N209,693; Lecturer I, N239,292–N281,956; Senior Lecturer, N386,101–N480,780; and Readers, N436,392–N522,212.

In separate interviews with Saturday PUNCH, the professors insisted that their salaries should not fall below N2.5m.

A professor at the University of Ibadan, Remi Aiyede, said Nigerian professors were grossly underpaid compared to colleagues in other African countries.

He added that a government-commissioned report had already recommended similar figures.

He said, “If you want to benchmark it across countries, you will see that the monthly pay of an average professor across Africa is between $2,000 and $4,000.

“So, if you break that down to naira, then you will have an idea of what we are talking about. In fact, a million naira is conservative. Professors in Nigeria should not earn less than N2.5m monthly.

“After the Nimi-Briggs Commission, there was a committee set up by this government, which looked into the matter. The report was submitted to the President, and if I understand what was written in that document, a professor should be earning about N2.5m.”

At the University of Lagos, Prof. Abigail Ndizika-Ogwezzy of the Department of Mass Communication stressed that professors needed decent pay to deliver effectively.

She lamented that poor conditions was forcing lecturers to overwork themselves.

“Anything less than N2.5m for a professor at the bar is not it; look at the reality. If I want to get a house to live in this Akoka area, it’s not less than N3m per year. Then won’t I feed, pay my children’s fees, ride a good car and even take care of my health? Then when is my reward?

“We are carrying the burden of three, four, five people. It is impacting our health, our eyes. We have to read scripts, prepare notes, do community service, conduct research, publish, and attend conferences. Meanwhile, we are all buying from the same market as private sector workers, yet many lecturers cannot pay their children’s school fees,” she added.

Prof. Sheriffdeen Tela of Babcock University, Ogun State, also backed the N2.5m demand, saying the disparity between professors and political office holders was indefensible.

https://supers.ng/varsity-profs-demand-n2-5m-salary/

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revised the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, significantly increasing the pass rate to 62.9%.

At a press briefing in Lagos on Friday evening, Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s National Office, addressed the media, saying:

“Gentlemen of the media, with deep sense of sorrow and regret, I, on behalf of the Registrar to Council, Management and Staff of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, welcome you to this press briefing to announce the reviewed results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2025 in Nigeria.

“You will recall that on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Council, in Nigeria, announced the release of results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2025. In the course of the briefing, we told you that 1,969,313 candidates sat the examination and that 976,787 were males while 992,526 were females, representing 49.60% and 50.40%, respectively.

“From the analysis of statistics of candidates’ performance in the examination, we told you that out of the 1,969,313 candidates that sat the examination, 1,718,090 candidates, representing 87.24%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five (5) subjects (i.e. with or without English Language and/or Mathematics). And 754,545 candidates, representing 38.32%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

“However, during an internal post-examination review of the released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC), 2025, some discrepancies were discovered in the grading of serialised papers. We had earlier informed you that the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialisation) already deployed by a national examination body.

https://supers.ng/waec-upgrades-2025-wassce-results-english-and-maths-pass-rate-soars-to-62-9/

Popular activist, Verydarkman slams critics as he reveals that he has never collected a dime from the DMW singer, Davido.

He took to his Instagram page to reveal this, while shooting down the narrative that Davido bankrolled him.

Davido has never given me a dime – Verydarkman
Verydarkman.
According to him, most of the things people had attributed to Davido doing for him was actually done by himself.


He cited how he had been the one to have flown himself to Lagos and even lodging himself, whereas, people had assumed it was Davido.

Verydarkman insisted that Davido and his guys have never given him any cash.

He said in part …

“Anytime I talk about Davido people go say after all Davido has done for you. Davido flew you to Lagos. Davido has contributed to your NGO. The time I go to Lagos to go see Davido, na me pay my flight ticket. The hotel wey dey say Davido lodge me, na me pay for the hotel. But for entertainment purpose, we just leave am like that….”

Watch video
https://supers.ng/verydarkman-davido-has-never-given-me-a-dime/

The Federal Government (FG) has now officially set 12 years as the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across Nigeria.

This new directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, was detailed in a recently launched policy document focused on Non-State Schools.

According to the policy, students must complete six full years of primary education before transitioning to JSS1, aligning with the government’s structured nine-year basic education model.

This model includes six years of primary education and three years of junior secondary school.

The guideline outlines a clear progression: children are to start Nursery One at age three, Nursery Two at four, and Kindergarten at five.

Primary education begins at age six, with students expected to enter JSS1 around age twelve.

The policy document states:
“Nursery education shall be of three years’ duration. Children shall be admitted into Nursery One when they attain the age of three years, Nursery Two on attaining the age of four, and one year of compulsory pre-primary education (Kindergarten) on attaining the age of five years, in accordance with the specification of Section 2(17) of the NPE, 2013 Edition.”

It further explains:
“Basic education shall be of nine years’ duration. There shall be a six-year primary and a three-year Junior Secondary School (JSS). Children shall be admitted into Primary One when they attain the age of six years. Every child must complete six years of primary education. They shall be admitted into Junior Secondary School (JSS1) when they have completed six (6) years of primary education, at around the age of twelve (12) years.”

The new age requirement is reportedly aimed  at ensuring age-appropriate learning progression and to standardize educational entry points nationwide.

The document also shed light on the expanding role of private education in Nigeria.

Non-state schools—often referred to as private, independent, or non-government schools—now outnumber state-owned schools in junior secondary levels across at least 26 states of the country.

“Non-state schools outnumber state schools in at least 26 states of the federation at the Junior Secondary level, whereas at the primary level, state schools outnumber non-state schools in 19 states of the federation.

Data from the Nigeria Education Digest 2022 reveals that non-state junior secondary schools grew by 35.06% between 2017 and 2022, compared to a 6.8% growth rate in state-owned schools during the same period.

Similarly, private primary schools grew by over 31%, while public primary schools saw just a 3.3% increase.

“The growth in the number of non-state schools between 2017 and 2022 (the last five years reported) has been faster than that of state schools. Non-state primary schools grew in number by 31.56 per cent between 2017 and 2022, while state schools grew in number by 3.3 per cent within the same period. At the Junior Secondary level, non-state schools grew in number by 35.06 per cent between 2017 and 2022, while state schools grew in number by 6.8 per cent only within the same period.”

The age requirement adjustment also supports the earlier policy stance of 18 years as the ideal university entry age, although current Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa recently revised the university admission age back to 16 years.

https://supers.ng/fg-you-must-now-be-12-to-start-jss1/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has thrown jabs at former presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting that he can no longer become Nigeria‘s president.

Wike made this known in a statement shared on Sunday, as seen in a post by a user, @ChuksEricE, on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

He was addressing the opposition’s move to form a coalition aimed at taking over power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.

While reacting to the proposed coalition, Wike first blasted former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, stating that he had no moral ground to criticize the state of the country.

According to him, Aregbesola failed to fix key sectors while in office.

“These are the same people that want to rescue Nigeria. You were the minister of interior but under you, the international passport—people would spend weeks, months, even years before they could get one,” he said.

Shifting his focus to Peter Obi, Wike dismissed his chances of ever becoming president, citing his record as a former governor.

“For eight years, he was governor, and he didn’t conduct a single local government election. Never. Only you, governor of all the local governments,” Wike said.

He further criticized Obi’s constant movement across political parties, saying:

“In 1999, you were in the party. In 2006, you were in another party. In 2014, you moved to another party. In 2019, you came back to another one. In 2025, you’re moving again—to rescue who?”

“Let’s tell ourselves the truth. Some of you are fighting for somebody you don’t even know,” he added.

The video, which has since gone viral, sparked a wave of reactions online as Nigerians flooded the comment section to share their views.

See some reactions below:

@de_godfella: “Nah,for church ? Is he a spokesman or a Minister for Chris sake.”

@Noble_man002: “From where to where?? Wetin concern politics matters for House of God?”

@AdaIgbo00: “Wike, rest. You were never the standard, just noise on repeat.”

@Statesman1010: “Anglican Church is a very useless denomination for always giving Wike thier Altar to talk politics.”

@Eusebuiskay: “This is why the ADC just have to get it right and give Peter Obi the ticket. They know it will be game over once he gets the ticket.”

@chisomincrease: “Pastors letting men like this to mount their pulpit and spill gibberish are a shame to priesthood. He came for Thanksgiving, thank God and leave.”

@Itswell2023: “Which pastor would allow this man at his altar to be speaking rubbish? This cannot be the altar of God. Shame on the pastor. God abeg oh.”

@amih_philip: “I blame the priest for allowing this criminal talk politics at the pulpit .And congregation still sitting listening to this CRIMINAL..wike how did you became so wealthy?”

WATCH VIDEO: 
https://supers.ng/wike-peter-obi-cant-be-president/

Lawyer, financial consultant, and spiritual thinker, Owolabi Salis has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space, joining Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission.

In an interview, Salis opened up about the motivation behind his space trip, the cost, and the revelations he encountered during the voyage.

Salis explained that his journey was more spiritual than scientific. He described Earth as “Planet 3,” suspended by the sun’s beam and revolving at high speed—something he finds deeply mysterious.

His goal was to explore deeper questions about the soul, its origin, and its purpose.

He said he wrote to Blue Origin, expressing his interest in conducting research on spiritualism.

After paying a significant, undisclosed amount—estimated to be around $2 million—he underwent intensive training and secured the necessary approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Although the initial flight on June 21 was delayed due to high winds, the trip eventually took place on June 29. Despite the risks involved, Salis said he felt no fear, thanks to his deep spiritual grounding.

During the flight, he experienced weightlessness for about three minutes.

He described floating like a bird and being awed by the sight of Earth suspended in darkness.

He said the view confirmed his belief in a divine presence beyond religious texts.

“From what I saw, the Almighty Lord of the Universe is not the same as what some religious books are telling us,” he said.

Salis revealed that he has visited over 120 countries, the North and South Poles, and other extreme locations, which he considers spiritual pilgrimages.

His next goal is to explore isolated islands by boat, drawn by their volcanic origins and natural beauty.

Although he is retired, Salis said he finances his trips through savings and past work as a prominent lawyer and civil rights advocate in New York.

He has also contested multiple times to become the governor of Lagos State but expressed no regret over the failed attempts.

He called for reforms in Nigeria’s political system, advocating for a shift from what he calls “assisted personality politics” to a more inclusive model he terms “equitocracy.”

He also urged the Nigerian government to implement local policing to improve grassroots governance and public safety.

Salis believes that space travel will become more accessible in the future and is already recommending more Nigerians for similar opportunities with Blue Origin.

WATCH VIDEO: 

https://supers.ng/owolabi-salis-recounts-his-journey-to-space-i-floated-like-a-bird/

A 46-year-old Nigerian woman who opened up about her lifelong battle with loneliness and remaining a virgin has started receiving marriage proposals from men in Nigeria and abroad, according to a recent update from Agidigbo FM.

The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, had shared her deeply personal story during an emotional appearance on Kokoro Alate, a programme hosted by renowned broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat.

In her interview, she revealed that she had never been in a romantic relationship or engaged in sexual activity, despite being financially independent and hardworking.

She described years of feeling unwanted and dismissed, especially by younger people who often referred to her as a “grandma.”

“I am 46 years old. I have never had sxx. If there’s anything you can use to test me, you can do it. I do not know how to run after men. Three years ago, I noticed men began to see me as an aged woman. I sell goods; I’m not lazy. But the rejection has become too much,” she said during the broadcast.

Her heartfelt plea sparked widespread reactions, with many listeners expressing sympathy and admiration for her courage.

https://supers.ng/46-year-old-virgin-woman-seeking-love-gets-proposals-from-uk-us-after-radio-plea/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of the criminals responsible for the recent deadly attack in Benue State, allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen.

This directive was issued during his visit to the state, where he met with victims and officials following the massacre that reportedly claimed over 200 lives and left properties worth millions destroyed.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the president expressed deep concern over the lack of accountability and demanded swift action from security operatives.

Tinubu publicly questioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the service chiefs on the failure to arrest any suspects so far. “How come no arrest has been made?” he asked. “I expect there should be arrests of those criminals. Let’s get those criminals. Let’s get them out.”

The president’s visit, however, was met with protests from angry youths who expressed their dissatisfaction with his administration and the handling of security issues in the region.

Following the release of the video from the visit, many Nigerians took to the comment section of the post on social media to share their reactions, with several demanding justice and transparency in the investigation.

See some reactions below:

@ChikaJove: “Noise, he knows what’s happening who are they trying to deceive.”

@mosesok91727815: “For the very first time he made a meaningful statement. God bless his soul.”

@theofficeguy11: “These people clapping will not let me hear Mr Presido ..Na wa ooo.”

@RestlessThrive: “Just continue to use the people to play this man. Who are you asking those questions? Idiot.”

@themangido: “Is this a visit to the victims or a conference meeting? Chai.”

WATCH VIDEO: 
https://supers.ng/tinubu-orders-arrest-of-criminals-behind-benue-attack/

Young Nigerian man has shared his heartbreak after learning from a medical test that he may never be able to father children, a discovery that has left him devastated, confused, and battling depression.

The man’s emotional revelation was made in a private message to popular relationship and mental health adviser, Agba John Doe, who shared the anonymous story on his X (formerly Twitter) page to raise awareness about male infertility and the psychological toll it can take.

In the message, the man, who revealed he would be turning 34 on October 1, said the test results showed that his sperm cells were completely nonviable, crushing his long-held dream of having children.

“Agba, I’m devastated. Recently ran a test because of my situation, and the worst is that my sperm cells are completely dead. By October 1st, I’ll be 34, no kids, and my sperm cells are dead. Agba, I love kids, and now I can’t have mine,” he wrote.

He expressed deep anxiety about the societal and family pressures to marry and start a family, adding that he is struggling to cope with the emotional weight of his diagnosis.

“What will be my excuse when the pressure from family to get married comes? What will I tell them? I’m depressed, and confused, and I cry whenever that result flashes… Sir, I don’t want to believe that it is finished. Please, is there any solution to my situation right now?”

https://supers.ng/33-year-old-man-devastated-after-discovering-he-cant-father-a-child/

WBC title holder and 2022 Commonwealth medallist Elizabeth Oshoba talks about winning a world title, beating the odds to win a medal in Birmingham, her boxing journey and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO

How did you start boxing?

It was actually my brother who introduced me to it; he came to me when I was 12 and said he wanted me to start boxing, he said, ‘I saw one video of a girl boxing and she is just like you, you guys look alike so I would like you to try boxing too’ but I told him I don’t want to box. So, actually, I do sports, I like sports, then I played football, I played table tennis then too, all these street sports, but I said I couldn’t do boxing, I didn’t want them to spoil my fine face, I can’t do it. My parents like sports as well, so they encouraged me, and one particular day, my Dad lied to me that we should go out to get fuel and he drove me to coach Smart of Smart Boxing, and when we got there was when I realised it was a boxing gym. The coach was now encouraging me too, and I saw a lot of ladies like me boxing so I now decided I could do this if these ones were doing it because I had the mind that if they saw me outside, they could just beat me and go, and I can’t let that happen and that is when I started.

When you first started boxing, did guys in the neighbourhood try to fight you?

Actually, when I started boxing, I was going to a public school so some of my schoolmates stayed in the area of the boxing gym, and when they saw me there, the next day they came to school and told everyone I was fighting boxing, and the guys then in the school did not want to accept that a lady could be doing this so they started bullying me, and it got to the point that I had to fight back, although it is not professional and we shouldn’t fight back, I had to just fight back but then I fought with a guy in my class and he started bleeding and that was when they all knew that I was a good boxer and they started leaving me alone.

https://supers.ng/oshoba-i-was-bullied-by-boys-for-learning-boxing-in-school/

A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of at least 20 athletes from Kano State who were returning from the just-concluded 2025 National Sports Festival, popularly known as the Gateway Games, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The athletes were travelling in a bus that reportedly plunged off the bridge, leading to the fatal crash.

Confirming the heartbreaking development, the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, revealed that the vehicle was carrying 30 athletes when the accident occurred.

“As I am talking to you now, we have counted 19 dead bodies,” Fagge stated somberly, adding that several others sustained various degrees of injuries.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident site quickly turned chaotic as emergency responders and locals rushed to rescue the survivors and retrieve the bodies of the deceased.

Ado Salisu, a former Vice President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), said that some of the victims were still being taken to the Kura General Hospital for treatment and further identification.

The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano, Abdullahi Labaran, also confirmed the crash but said the agency could not yet confirm the exact number of casualties and injured persons.

https://supers.ng/tragedy-as-20-kano-athletes-pass-away-in-fatal-accident/

Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has gone viral for adopting a creative “photo attendance” system to tackle chronic absenteeism and signature forgery among students.

In a video shared by the lecturer, Dr. Taiwo Oluwaseyi, identified as @taiwo_2222 on TikTok, he explained that students are now required to appear in a group photo taken at the end of each lecture, effectively serving as proof of attendance.

The video showcased a dramatic view of the class, with students lining up after the lecture to be captured in the attendance photo. According to the lecturer, the new system has significantly improved student turnout, as many are now making more effort to attend classes regularly.

“No more signature attendance. Signature forging is real. It’s either you show in the class picture or not,” the lecturer declared in his caption.

He further emphasised that under his new system, any student not visible in the group photo would be marked absent, regardless of whether their name appeared in any signed register.

“If you’re not in the photo, you weren’t in class. That’s the rule,” he wrote.

https://supers.ng/unizik-lecturer-adopts-photo-attendance-to-curb-signature-forgery/

Man has vowed to file lawsuit against his wife after DNA test revealed he is not the father of her 11-year-old child, citing reasons for the child’s paternity

The man identifed as Isaiah Chuko on  X (formerly Twitter), claimed that the DNA test stemmed from his wife’s wayward lifestyle and manipulative behavior.

According to Isaiah Chuko, his wife slapped him for proceeding with a DNA test without her knowledge, and his family intervened on behalf of the child.

However, he succumbed to the plea and reconsidered out of love for the child, listing specific requirements his wife must meet before continuing his responsibility towards the child.

According to him, after his wife failed to meet the requirements and left the child with his sister, he took the child back to her family.

However, things took a shocking turn when his wife manipulated him and conspired with his sister to have him arrested.

Recounting the ordeal, Isaiah Chuko claimed he was accused of despicable acts, mistreated by security operatives who attempted to coerce his statement, and wasn’t released, until his lawyer intervened.

Additionally, he announced that he’s suing his wife for fraud and expressed the emotional difficulty of parting with the daughter he had loved and tattooed on his arm.

See below….

https://supers.ng/man-vows-to-sue-his-wife-over-dna-result-claims-manipulation-and-conspiracy/

Nigerian lady faced public humiliation in Ghana after she was allegedly caught stealing an iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The incident was shared on TikTok, where a video showed the woman seated with her face covered in shame.

Nigerian lady caught stealing iPhone 13 pro max in Ghana.

In the background, another woman could be heard accusing her of theft, saying, “Nigerian girl steal o, she thief iPhone 13 Pro Max.”




The woman then slapped the accused and ordered her to uncover her face so it could be captured on camera.

The video quickly went viral, prompting a wave of reactions from concerned users in the comment section.

See some reactions below: 

Btwinslosh: “my instinct is telling me they set this girl up.”

Fluxy Babe: “If nah ur sister u go get mind record her post .”

Eminent isong: “is she the first or is she going to be the last ,why post her here .”

Esther Azubeike: “If you really want to wait for her madm you for no video her and post why.”

DRACO: “toto no sell again na to tidy iPhones abi? just they disgrace us.”

DC Pablo : “E no go better for this woman that posted this video .”

Mr Kent: “She is not angry because she stole the phone but the lady speaking n hitting the girl is angry with of thr girl nationality.”

https://supers.ng/nigerian-lady-caught-stealing-iphone-13-pro-max-in-ghana/

Located along the ever-busy Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Isasi cemetery is a place where the dead find little peace. Overcrowded and neglected, this burial ground tells a haunting tale, as bodies are laid to rest in shallow, one-foot-deep graves, many without markers or dignity, their brittle bones protruding from the earth.

CHIJIOKE IREMEKA exposes the grim realities of this final resting place, raising alarming questions about public health and respect for the departed

Hammed Adeyemo stood quietly at the edge of the waterlogged grave, her eyes brimming with tears as she watched the body of her aunt, Mutiat, being lowered into a muddy trench barely a foot deep at the Iyana-Isasi Cemetery in Lagos.

At the cemetery located off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, near the Iyana-Isasi bus stop, the 31-year-old fashion designer grieved not just the loss of her beloved aunt, but also the indignity of her burial.

The grave was so shallow it barely held Mutiat’s body, and the sorrow that gripped Adeyemo deepened with every passing moment.

Her heartbreak only worsened when she discovered that the cemetery forbade gravestones or markers to identify burial spots.

It meant she might never find the exact resting place of the woman who had been like a second mother to her.

“It felt like the cemetery was trying to erase the good memories I shared with my aunt, who slipped and died in the bathroom,” she said, her eyes swollen from excessive crying.

In a trembling voice, Adeyemo shared with Sunday PUNCH the painful story of how her aunt, who left behind three children, died unexpectedly.

A tragic morning

Mutiat, a quiet and well-loved woman in her late 50s, had gone to bathe that Saturday morning, unaware it would be her last.

According to Adeyemo, while in the bathroom, she slipped and fell. For several long minutes, no one realised she was lying helpless on the wet, cold floor.

Her 11-year-old son, who had been playing outside their home at 55 Baruwa Street, Old Ojo Road, in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, eventually came inside to drink water. Not seeing his mother, he began calling out.

“Her son called out for his mum several times but got no response. Hearing the sound of running water, he moved towards the bathroom, calling her name. Then he found her, lying unconscious on the floor,” Adeyemo recounted.

In panic, the boy dashed out to raise the alarm. Neighbours rushed in and quickly carried Mutiat to a health centre on the street.

As a nurse struggled to revive her, a call came in from Mutiat’s only surviving sister, who had travelled abroad to visit her children.

Upon learning what had happened, she immediately instructed that Mutiat be transferred to a better-equipped hospital, hoping that faster care might change the outcome.

But the worst had already happened.

At the hospital, doctors pronounced her dead and wrote in the report that she was “brought in dead.”

Unsettling burial

“As Muslims, we knew her body had to be buried as soon as possible,” Adeyemo said. “Without a husband or father to decide, we contacted her sister in the United States, who gave the go-ahead for the burial.”

An ambulance was arranged to take the body to Iyana-Isasi Cemetery. But what they encountered there was shocking.

“The gravediggers dug a shallow grave, barely a foot deep,” she recalled, still evidently shocked. “That was where she was buried.”

Family and friends stood stunned as Mutiat’s body was lowered into the shallow grave.

The indignity didn’t end there. One of the gravediggers had to use his shovel to press her arm into the earth because part of it still stuck out.

“It was traumatic,” Adeyemo said. “Even in death, she wasn’t given the dignity she deserved.”

Fears of animals desecrating body

Adeyemo feared that animals, such as dogs or pigs, might dig up the shallow grave and feast on her aunt’s remains, which had been wrapped in a simple white cloth typically used for Muslim burials.

“I have heard stories about people being buried like this, but I didn’t believe until I saw it with my own eyes,” Adeyemo said, her voice quivering. “It felt like my aunt was discarded, not buried. That grave wasn’t fit for a human being.”

The burial, she recounted, was hastily done. Within minutes, the workers had covered the body with sand, patting it down with their shovels.

No prayers were at the site, no comforting words, no tribute. Just the sound of earth and shovels.

More painful was the refusal by cemetery staff to allow a gravestone or marker.

She said, “I begged them to let us place a headstone, just something small to mark her resting place, but they refused. I looked around and saw no names, no stones, nothing; just bare, unmarked earth stretching in rows of invisible graves.

“I feel like in a few weeks, no one will know where she lies. She raised me. She deserved better,” she said, choking on tears. “I understand that land is scarce, but the dead should not be treated this way. It looks more like a mass burial ground than a proper cemetery. That makes it even worse.

“I keep wondering how I’ll visit her. I can’t lay flowers. I can’t find her grave. It’s like she disappeared. And with such a shallow grave, I can’t even say for sure what happened to her body after we left. No one should be forgotten this easily.”

Trauma of burial

A few days after Adeyemo’s heartbreak, the family of Raji Mohammed was made to walk the same agonising path as they laid their son, Rafiu, who died in a road crash, to rest.

Their grief was deepened by the nature of his burial, which they described as disrespectful and careless.

Their first choice had been Iyana-Era Cemetery. But with the facility locked by the government under unclear circumstances, they had no option but to bring Rafiu’s body to Iyana-Isasi Cemetery.

“We paid the gravediggers N10,000,” Rafiu’s elder brother, Ismaila, told Sunday PUNCH. “But when we arrived, what we saw was a shallow grave, not suitable for burying a human being. It was wrong. It felt like desecration.”

The burial, she recounted, was hastily done. Within minutes, the workers had covered the body with sand, patting it down with their shovels.

No prayers were at the site, no comforting words, no tribute. Just the sound of earth and shovels.

More painful was the refusal by cemetery staff to allow a gravestone or marker.

She said, “I begged them to let us place a headstone, just something small to mark her resting place, but they refused. I looked around and saw no names, no stones, nothing; just bare, unmarked earth stretching in rows of invisible graves.

“I feel like in a few weeks, no one will know where she lies. She raised me. She deserved better,” she said, choking on tears. “I understand that land is scarce, but the dead should not be treated this way. It looks more like a mass burial ground than a proper cemetery. That makes it even worse.

“I keep wondering how I’ll visit her. I can’t lay flowers. I can’t find her grave. It’s like she disappeared. And with such a shallow grave, I can’t even say for sure what happened to her body after we left. No one should be forgotten this easily.”

https://supers.ng/lagos-cemetery-where-bodies-are-buried-in-one-foot-graves/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will on Thursday review the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination following what it described as “unusual” public complaints.

A notice seen by The PUNCH in Abuja confirmed that the review meeting would bring together vice-chancellors, provosts, rectors, school principals, examiners, and technical experts to scrutinise the examination process and address the widespread dissatisfaction expressed by candidates and stakeholders.

This development comes in the wake of mounting protests from candidates and parents over the results released last Friday, with many alleging technical glitches and inconsistencies during the exam.

According to the official notice, the review panel, which includes members from the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, the Educational Assessment and Research Network, and top officials from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, will evaluate the conduct and outcome of the 2025 UTME.

“In furtherance of the commitment of the board to earn public confidence in its processes, the management of the board has approved your participation to be part of the review panel constituted to appraise the conduct of the examination with the mandate to identify challenges, if any, and proffer relevant recommendations to prevent a recurrence,” the notice reads in part.

It added that the panel’s assignment will be at no cost to the board.

The UTME is a critical prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It tests candidates in four subjects, including the compulsory Use of English, with the other three drawn from their proposed field of study.

Of the 1.9 million candidates who sat the UTME, over 1.5 million reportedly scored below 200 out of the maximum 400 marks, raising concerns across the education sector.

According to the examination agency, a total of 1,955,069 results were processed, out of which only 4,756 candidates (0.24 per cent) scored 320 and above, considered top-tier performance, while 7,658 candidates (0.39 per cent) scored between 300 and 319, bringing the total for those who scored 300 and above to 12,414 candidates (0.63 per cent).

Also, 73,441 candidates (3.76 per cent) scored between 250 and 299 while 334,560 candidates (17.11 per cent) scored between 200 and 249.


Read more

https://supers.ng/mass-failure-jamb-vcs-to-review-utme-results-thursday/

Popular rapper, Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike better known as Phyno shares first-ever adorable photos of his daughter as he celebrates her 2nd birthday.

It would be recalled that the musician had welcomed his first child in 2023.

However, the musician had never given netizens a glimpse of her face before.

He took to his Instagram page to share adorable photos of her in celebration of her 2nd birthday.

Sharing the photos, he captioned …

“BIG 2!!! happy birthday my love .. more to the best years of our lives ”

Netizens have taken to the comment section to celebrate the little girl and wish her a happy birthday.

Check out some reactions gathered from netizens below …

rennyendowed said: “He delivers excellently both in rap and reproduction”

mee_sah_mah wrote: “Oh Chim! See beauty oooo..Happy birthday Ada Ezege . May you grow in God’s wisdom, grace, love and understanding, Amen ”

phynonens remarked: “Happy birthday Omalicha Ada Ezege… nwa amuru na mma ”

muna_ike commented: “Wooooooow!!!! too damn cute!!! ”

nonnyboygram_ wrote: “Nna nwa .best wishes Ada Ezege ”

debbie_adaorah said: “2yrs already? Wow our baby is growing so fast
May she live to fulfill great destiny
Birthday blessings my love”

Check out post below …
https://supers.ng/phyno-shares-first-photos-of-daughter-as-he-celebrates-her-birthday/

Nigerian couple is plunged into tragedy following the devastating loss of their three children, with details emerging online.

The details surrounding the tragic incident were shared by a close associate of the couple via a Facebook post.

The close associate, identified as Caphas Nkadum, revealed that the grieving husband, a devoted brother and servant of God, lost his three children in a lightning strike stemming from heavy rainfall.

Furthermore, he expressed deep grief for the couple over the tragic incident.

His post reads,“MY BROTHER AND MY FELLOW SERVANT OF GOD ELDER EMMANUEL PHIRI , THIS IS HEAVY FOR YOU TO CARRY. MY FRIEND HAVE LOST HIS THREE BELOVED CHILDREN BY THE LIGHTENING AFTER THE HEAVY RAINS”.

“MY FAMILY MOURNS WITH YOU DEAR FRIEND. ALL YOUR KIDS ARE GONE.😭😭😭😭😭”.

https://supers.ng/tragedy-as-couple-loses-three-children-to-lightning/

Following the arrest of popular social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an insider has revealed details surrounding the arrest.

The influencer, who is widely recognized for his outspoken views on various issues, was apprehended under allegations of cyberstalking.

An EFCC source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the arrest stemmed from multiple complaints received against VeryDarkMan.

The source revealed that the complaints were related to his behavior on social media platforms, where he allegedly harassed, insulted, and intimidated individuals.

“We picked him up based on several complaints that he used his social media platforms to harass, insult, and intimidate individuals — actions that may contravene the Cybercrimes Act of 2015,” the insider stated.

The source declined to disclose the identities of the complainants or further details regarding the nature of the complaints.

https://supers.ng/insider-why-efcc-arrested-verydarkman/

Notable singer, Davido lends his voice to the growing outcry, as he calls for the release of the activist, Verydarkman.

It would be recalled that Verydarkman was reportedly arrested after his visit to GTBank by EFCC.

The reason for his arrest is still at the time of writing unknown, and the anti graft agency is yet to acknowledge having him in their custody.

Davido took to his X page to remark on the support displayed by individuals for Verydarkman.

Verydarkman.

He noted that the display of support makes him wants to do more for the masses.

The singer asked the powers that be to free his friend, Verydarkman.

His words …

“Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging.. makes one want to do more for the masses FREE MY GUY”

Check out reactions…

@bigwizarrdd said: “So you for address this one but you no fit address wetin Spotify do you, we your fans are tired of the fraud you’re doing on Spotify.. FIX UP”

@TheDamiForeign wrote: “I’m giving Gtbank 24hours to release VDM, or else I will step in!”

@Street__lawyer wrote: “@davido
has the fame, power and resources to bring VDM out. We should all remember his a national figure. OON, is not a small name.”

Check out post below …
https://supers.ng/davido-speaks-up-for-verydarkman-calls-for-his-release-tired-of-the-fraud-youre-doing-on-spotify/

Pope Francis has finally been laid to rest inside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome on Saturday, following a funeral mass at St Peter’s Square, the Vatican confirmed.

The late pontiff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was buried during a 30-minute ceremony that began at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT).

Footage shared by the Holy See captured the moment cardinals sealed his wooden and zinc coffin with red wax, while Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo overseeing the Vatican’s daily affairs, sprinkled holy water on it before it was lowered into the tomb.

True to his humble spirit, Francis had requested a simple and unadorned burial site.

His tombstone, bearing only the Latin inscription “Franciscus,” is made from marble sourced from Liguria, the region tied to his Italian ancestry.

Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, had chosen the exact spot for his burial back in 2023, a side nave of the beloved fifth-century basilica where he often prayed before and after his international trips.

Devoted to the Virgin Mary, Francis’ connection to Santa Maria Maggiore was deeply personal.

The basilica, one of Rome’s four major papal churches, had not received a papal burial since Pope Clement IX in 1669.

It already houses the tombs of seven other popes and other notable figures like Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist behind St Peter’s Square’s iconic design.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered earlier in St Peter’s Square to bid farewell to the pope, remembered as a leader who ruled “with an open heart.”

Santa Maria Maggiore, built around 432 AD under Pope Sixtus III, also holds treasured relics, including an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, believed to have been painted by Saint Luke.

See below;
https://supers.ng/pope-francis-finally-laid-to-rest-in-santa-maria-maggiore-basilica/

A fresh controversy erupts as Nigerian singer, Terry Apala is arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira mutilation.

This development follows a stern warning from Terry Apala to controversial critic, VeryDarkMan, urging him to take down a defamatory video.

Earlier, Verydarkman claimed Terry Apala, and DJ Tunez, a close associate of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, were arraigned by EFCC for Naira multitation and released after paying a certain dollar amount.

A recent development has validated reports of Terry Apala’s arrest by EFCC, with a photo emerging online.

Terry Apala holds a charge board confirming his arraignment for Naira multitation.

Meanwhile, this has sparked buzz online, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.

Check out some reactions followed below…

Blaise Tony remarked, “Dem dey mutilate naira too? Nothing person no go see for this country”.

Mr Flow asserted, “Okoya’s sons are bigger than EFCC”.

Katty Vera wrote, “You no gree press money na”.

Chuks Dibia wrote, “Welcome to my country where it is more serious offence to spray naira than to loot it. You can see why your leader prefer looting to spraying. And someone like Yahaya Bello will remain untouchable”.

https://supers.ng/terry-apala-remanded-in-custody-over-alleged-naira-mutilation/

British-Jamaican singer, Stefflon Don has stirred buzz with a subtle shade aimed at her ex-lover, Burna Boy.

It’s worth noting that the entertainment figures dated from 2019 until their breakup in 2021, amid allegations of infidelity.

Stefflon Don’s subtle shade at Burna Boy stemmed from her comment on Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso’s, Instagram post.

Stefflon Don commented ‘The real giant of Africa’, sparking a fury of reactions online.

Check out reactions that have followed below…

 Miranda Chinenye remarked, “She’s so right . Even though this is coming from the heart of breakfast”.

Ebys Heart wrote, “She is right, what this man has done and is still doing will forever be remembered by history, even in the face of oprèssion and întimidation. Imagine the west trying to arrèst him for being a good president to his people”.

Ify Jules stated, “Jealousy wan kill dis one since burna broke her heart ”.

Johnerous asserted, “Giant of Africa in aspect of rulling.Burna Boy is the Giant of Africa in the aspect of Music ”.

See below…
https://supers.ng/drama-as-stefflon-don-subtly-shades-burna-boy/

A recent report has emerged online alleging that legendary musician, 2Baba idibia and his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, are reportedly in rehab.

Notably, the duo has made headlines following their relationship, which began shortly after 2Baba’s divorce announcement from Annie Macaulay.

However, the reason for the divorce remains unknown, sparking buzz online.

This report was announced by  entertainment gossip blogger Cutie Juls on Instagram.

According to Cutie Juls, Natasha’s mother caught 2Baba Idibia and her daughter with hard drugs, leading to their arrest and rehab.

The post reads,“Anyway, so allegedly Natasha’s mother bursted 2face and her daughter stoned high on some Mkpuru Miri shit and that’s how the women arrested them and took them to rehab”.

See below…
https://supers.ng/2baba-idibia-and-natasha-osawaru-reportedly-in-rehab/

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said that petrol is going to sell at N935 per litre beginning from Monday (today) based on the latest arrangement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

IPMAN’s National President, Maigandi Garima, said the reduction in Dangote refinery’s ex-depot price for petrol and the uniform arrangement being put in place, would enable marketers to sell at N935 in their outlets nationwide, incurring a cost of N36 on logistics.

“Dangote refinery has brought another new arrangement of loading and pricing by which marketers would pay a fixed ex-depot price of N899.50k.

“The refinery is running a programme whereby it wants the fuel consumption across the country to be at the same rate. We are expecting the new arrangement to kick-start on Monday. Previously, the loading price was N970 per litre, but from Monday, petrol prices will drop to N935,” Garima stated.

The association also stated that over 30,000 of its members are set to commence petrol loading from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Port Harcourt Refining Company following the reduction of the ex-depot price of the product to N899 per litre.

This came as it was observed that the pump price of petrol dropped on Sunday to between N950 and N980 per litre in a few filling stations in Lagos including MRS, BOVAS and NNPC. However, the cost was above N1,000 per litre in many other outlets in the state.

But IPMAN promised on Sunday that the price would drop further, as it said the cost of petrol would reduce to N935 per litre in more filling stations by Monday (today) in view of Dangote refinery’s new arrangement.

Similarly, retail outlet owners under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria have begun registration with MRS filling station to lift Dangote petrol at N935 per litre.

The IPMAN National Publicity officer, Chinedu Ukadike, and the PETROAN President, Billy Gillis-Harry, disclosed these during separate exclusive interviews with The PUNCH on Sunday.

The development came after intense pricing competition in the nation’s downstream sector, which triggered a price war between NNPCL and Dangote due to a reduction in the ex-depot price to N899 per litre.

On Saturday, the NNPCL, in a surprising development, slashed petrol prices by 12 per cent, to the delight of Nigerians and marketers.

This decision, coming days after the Dangote Refinery reduced its price to N899, was confirmed by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria in a statement on Saturday.

Before now, petrol prices had consistently increased, causing customers to worry that the price hike might be sustained during the festive season.

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https://supers.ng/ipman-petrol-to-sell-n935-litre-from-today/

viral video showing an unidentified lady allegedly defrauding a 58-year-old handicapped woman at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Nnewi.

According to a statement released today, December 19, by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect disguised herself as a helper to the victim before swapping her ATM card.

Shortly after leaving the scene, the victim received multiple debit alerts amounting to ₦2,000,000, withdrawn in parts.

The police are urging residents of Nnewi and surrounding areas to provide any useful information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, expressed concern over the incident and directed the Public Relations Officer to work closely with the victim to gather more details.

He also ordered the deployment of advanced intelligence-gathering tools to identify the suspect and her potential accomplices.

The police reassured the public of their commitment to apprehending the perpetrator and bringing her criminal network to justice, while also advising residents to exercise caution during ATM transactions to avoid falling victim to similar scams.

Watch the video below …
https://supers.ng/lady-swaps-old-womans-atm-card-while-pretending-to-help-steals-n2m/

Woman has caused a stir online after revealing she returned home with a newborn following a hospital visit for stomach cramps.

Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounted how a trip to the hospital for severe abdominal pain unexpectedly ended with her giving birth.

Her post read: “Getting admitted for stomach cramps and coming home with a baby would LITERALLY kill me.”

The revelation quickly gained traction, sparking reactions from countless users who flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and disbelief.

See some reactions below:

@uZethembe1724: “The first one have to have touched him/her (be it a Dr or Nurse) will have to keep them I’m afraid.”

@Shelby360gt: “Why die when u can leave the baby at the dad’s house and disappear?”

@syagetahii: “Lol but that would be funny though….trying to figure out how you got pregnant thinking maybe you are dreaming or it’s a prank.”

@MissCerebral1: “I would also die after that yho! Coming home with a baby is DIABOLICAL!!!!.”

@7eeversace: “yup not taking any stomach cramps to the hospital GOTS TO SEE IT THROUGH.”

@SotholeMa: “You won’t you would shed a few kilos off qha went in for flu to 6 months pregnant.”

@_theresakhumalo: “We listen we dont judge,i would leave the baby in hospitallol im kidding before you guys come from? How did this happen?”

SEE POST:
https://supers.ng/woman-goes-to-hospital-for-stomach-pain-returns-with-a-baby/

Asocial media user has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a video of a woman giving birth on TikTok Live, humorously referring to himself as an “uncle” for witnessing the event.

The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), described how the user had watched the live birth a few hours earlier.

Alongside over 21,000 others, he mentioned being emotionally involved, stating that many viewers now consider themselves aunts and uncles to the newborn.

He wrote: “So I was on TikTok last night watching some lady give birth . I was here pushing with her and even cried with her. We are all that baby’s aunties and uncles now, all 21k of us who were on that live.”

As the post gained attention, concerned individuals flooded the comment section, expressing their thoughts on the unusual live stream.

See some reactions below: 

@Sinoxol13735082: “People show themselves giving birth? There is no line anymore huh..”

@Rae_rahel: “See what social media has cause ppl are no longer normal.”

@awesome_beloved: “A sacred moment. Much respect to all mothers who endured so much to push us into the world. is Inevitable.”

@Chidevibez: “Oh, this era of social media, will do more harm than good sha.”

@SokhelaMdladla: “Ooh man, that cry! Here I am going that’s it baby! You have no idea what it feels like to hear your baby cry.”

@KhuTs00: “This generation is free in revealing everything that’s supposed to be private. Nothing is a secret anymore.”

@PricelessUddy: “Why video a helpless woman in an unconscious state All this just for click bait?! Sad generation.”

Watch below

https://supers.ng/woman-records-herself-giving-birth-on-tiktok-live-video-shocks-many/