National News
Breaking: NECO releases long-awaited results for 2024 Unity School Exams
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the results of the 2024 Common Entrance Examination for Unity schools, with a remarkable achievement of at least 13 students scoring a perfect score of 01.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, Minister of State for Education Dr. Yusuf Sununu unveiled the examination results and shared key findings.
A total of 71,291 students sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on June 1, across 599 centers. NECO’s data analysis revealed that Lagos State had the highest participation with 17,751 candidates, followed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with 10,209, and Anambra State with 4,972 candidates.
Dr. Sununu reported that 4,360 candidates were absent, while 66,931 took the exam. One candidate achieved the highest score of 203 out of the obtainable 210.
The minister confirmed that the admission process will stick to the long-standing policy of awarding 60% of spots based on merit.
More details soon…
Coco Gauff wins first French Open title against Sabalenka
Italian Club Brescia faces bankruptcy amid financial crisis
Florian Wirtz move to Liverpool suffers setback
Things to know about late Mike Ejeagha, man behind ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’
Mokwa flood ordained by God – Babangida
Transfer: Luis Diaz speaks on joining Barcelona
PDP auditor, others resign in Cross Rivers
Pastor Adeboye reveals shocking reason for staying in RCCG
Underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my native Nazareth, by abiodun KOMOLAFE
I’m not your mate, Reuben Abati refutes Lere Olayinka’s claims on Arise News
Matawalle: The inertia of the saddest minds, by Lawal Umar Maradun, Ph.D.
Bauchi lawmaker trains, empowers 125 youths on agriculture
NCoS unveils faces of fleeing inmates, places N5m cash reward for info
Imo community decries killings, seeks urgent government action
Breaking: NCoS launches manhunt as 7 inmates escape in Osun
The Imperative for human development in Africa, by Rauf Aregbesola
Lamido urges Tinubu to pay MKO Abiola’s ₦45 billion debt
How Prof. Mgbeke paid me N300, 000 to manipulate audio recordings against Natasha – Ogbonnaya
Justice system key to road safety enforcement – Forum
Breaking: FG declares June 6, 9 public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Adha celebration
We didn’t authorize petition against Mele Kyari, group tells AGF, EFCC
Breaking: Nationwide strike looms as ASUU issues 21-day notice
Inuwa Yahaya condoles with RFI over loss of Kabir Yusuf
Guardiola issues Erling Haaland fitness update ahead of Wolves
-
Politics1 day agoBreaking: Finally, Akwa Ibom Governor joins APC
-
Sports27 minutes agoItalian Club Brescia faces bankruptcy amid financial crisis
-
National News1 day agoBreaking: Another former Chief Justice of Nigeria announced dead
-
National News2 days agoEid-el-Kabir 2025: Tinubu calls for sacrifice, resilience, compassion
-
Entertainment1 day agoAsake announces new album
-
Metro News1 day agoIni Ememobong: Former Akwa Ibom Commissioner who resigned after Umo Eno’s defection
-
Health1 day agoEmotional as popular Pastor Adegboyega reveals battle with cancer, donates £100k after surgery
-
Special Feature2 days agoOsun 2026: Open letter to President Tinubu, by Ismail Omipidan