WAEC releases 2026 exam results as Osun sues EFCC over frozen accounts
Education, governance, and security were major topics as the West African Examinations Council released the 2026 WASSCE results, withholding some over alleged malpractice. The Osun State Government announced plans to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after its accounts were frozen. In Kwara, 176 abducted victims have regained their freedom. The Federal Government also promised to pay outstanding wage awards to civil servants by August 15.
What we know
- The West African Examinations Council released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 1,200,514 out of 1,950,726 candidates obtaining credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics.
- Results for 167,486 candidates were withheld over alleged examination malpractice, representing 8.59 per cent of those who sat the 2026 exam.
- The Osun State Government plans to sue the EFCC after its accounts were frozen, with Oluwole Jimi-Bada stating the move could hamper government business.
- The Kwara State Government announced that 176 victims abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities have regained their freedom.
- The Federal Government assured that payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears to civil servants will begin before August 15.
