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WAEC releases first series CB-WASSCE for private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, wishes to announce to candidates, stakeholders and the general public that the results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025–First Series, has been released.
The examination took place in Nigeria between Wednesday, January 29 and Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Coordination of Examiners and Marking of Candidates’ Scripts were carried out at TWO (2) Marking Venues from Tuesday, February 25, to Friday, March 14, 2025. A total of FIVE HUNDRED AND TWELVE (512) Examiners participated in the Coordination and Marking Exercise.
NINE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE (9,439) candidates, representing a 12.86% increase, when compared with the 2024 entry figure, entered for the examination, while NINE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-FOUR (9,054) candidates sat the examination at ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE (143) centres spread across the nooks and crannies of the country.
Among the candidates that sat the examination, TWENTY-FIVE (25) candidates, with varying degrees of Special Needs, were registered for the examination. Out of this number, SIX (6) were visually challenged, ONE (1) had impaired hearing and SIX (6) were Albinos. All candidates with special needs were adequately taken care of in the administration of the examination.
Of the total number of NINE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-FOUR (9,054) candidates that sat the examination, FOUR THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR (4,384) were males while FOUR THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY (4,670) were females, representing 48.42% and 51.58% respectively.
Out of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, EIGHT THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE (8,651) candidates, representing 95.55% have their results fully processed and released while FOUR HUNDRED AND THREE (403) candidates, representing 4.45% have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors traceable to them. Concerted efforts are being made to speedily complete the processing to enable all the affected candidates to get their results fully processed and released, subsequently.
The analysis of statistics of candidates’ performance shows that out of the NINE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-FOUR (9,054) candidates that sat the examination:
THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (3,388) candidates representing 37.42% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects (with or without English Language and/or Mathematics);
TWO THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE (2,441) candidates representing 26.96% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
Of this number, ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE (1,291) i.e., 52.89% were male candidates, while ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY (1,150) i.e., 47.11% were female candidates. The percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for Private Candidates in year 2023 and 2024 – First Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, were 23.99% and 30.95% respectively. Thus, there is a marginal decrease of 3.99% in performance in this regard.
FIFTY-SIX (56) Candidates’ results, representing 0.62% of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, were withheld in connection with various allegations of examination malpractice. Candidates whose results were withheld are advised to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal at: https//waecinternational.org/complaints to make representations with regard to allegations bordering on examination malpractice. All reported cases will be investigated including exhibits obtained, alongside candidates’ representations lodged on the portal. These will be evaluated and reports presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination. The Committee’s decision(s) will be communicated directly to the affected candidates.
Candidates may check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org to ascertain their status before visiting the Digital Certificate platform (www.waec.org) to access the digital copies of their certificates. The Digital Certificates will be released forty-eight hours (48hrs) from today Friday, March 21, 2025. Candidates will be required to apply for the printing of the hard copies of their certificates online, through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman). The portal address is https://certrequest.waec.ng/. All candidates who sat the examination diet are hereby advised to check their results carefully and take necessary actions as required.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, would like to congratulate all candidates who have worked hard and achieved great results. Our profound gratitude also goes to the Government at all levels, Security Agencies, Ministries of Education, Staff, Supervisors, Invigilators, Custodians, Examiners, and other Ad-hoc personnel who, despite all odds, availed the Council of their services in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination and marking of scripts. The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all candidates the best in their future endeavours.
Once again, we assure all our stakeholders of our dedication and commitment to excellent service delivery.
Two people were killed and several others injured in a violent bandit attack on Tuge town, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Friday morning.
According to residents, the assailants stormed the community around 7:00 am, firing sporadically and forcing locals to flee for safety.
The victims sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment.
The attack comes despite multiple peace deals brokered between Musawa local authorities and bandit groups operating in the area.
Community leaders had hoped these agreements would reduce violence and allow displaced residents to return to normal life.
Security forces were reportedly alerted as the attackers withdrew, but many residents questioned the value of the peace arrangements, pointing out that rural communities in Katsina remain highly vulnerable.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has restated that it is a self-governing political party, insisting it is not controlled by any single person.
The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC remains accessible to all Nigerians, including prominent political figures such as former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
He maintained that no individual can claim ownership of the party.
Abdullahi made the clarification during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Friday, where he dismissed claims that the ADC is being groomed to advance the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
According to him, such claims are unfounded and largely driven by individuals who lack a proper understanding of the party’s internal structure.
He explained that ADC members are fully aware that the party operates on collective ownership, a principle that allows it to welcome influential politicians from different backgrounds.
“Those of us within the ADC know that the party does not belong to any one person. That is why someone like Peter Obi can join, and why Rotimi Amaechi is already a member,” he said.
He further alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is behind the growing speculation, accusing it of attempting to interfere in the ADC’s internal affairs.
The ADC spokesperson also assured that the party’s presidential candidate would be chosen through due process, stressing that the outcome is not prearranged.
“Whoever eventually becomes our presidential candidate, whether Atiku or any other aspirant, will emerge through a transparent and credible process,” Abdullahi stated, reaffirming that the ADC is not the personal platform of any individual.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday scheduled a date for judgment in a case brought by the Civil Society Observatory for Constitutional and Legal Compliance, CSOCLC, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State last year.
Justice James Omotosho set Friday, March 9, 2026 for judgment after both the plaintiff’s counsel, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe, and the defence lawyers adopted their processes and presented arguments supporting and opposing the suit.
In the fresh lawsuit, CSOCLC questioned the President’s authority to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency.
The NGO argued that while the President may declare an emergency under Section 305 of the Constitution, he does not have the power to suspend or remove elected executive or legislative officers and appoint an interim administrator.
Justice Omotosho, however, highlighted the similarity of the case to previous ones he had dismissed, citing jurisdictional issues under the old Emergency Powers (Jurisdiction) Act of 1962.
He also referenced a Supreme Court decision from December 15, 2025, which dismissed a related case on procedural grounds.
Acknowledging these earlier rulings, Ahaaiwe insisted they were mistaken.
The lawyer argued that the 1962 Act is a “spent” law, deliberately omitted from statute books before the 1999 Constitution came into effect.
He further contended that a 2025 presidential order modifying the alleged non-existent law is “unconstitutional, null, and void”.
“The constitution has fully covered the field on emergency powers. No executive proclamation can alter the express provisions of Section 305,” he added.
Lawyers representing the 1st to 5th defendants, including the President and the Attorney-General of the Federation, relied on the same 1962 Act and the modification order.
They argued that only the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over such disputes and urged the court to strike out the case.
The plaintiffs had requested 26 reliefs, including a declaration that Rivers State cannot be governed by an appointed administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, outside the constitutional provisions.
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