Evening recap: EFCC freezes Osun account, 2026 WASSCE results released, other top stories

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results. A total of 1,950,726 candidates sat for the examination, with 1,200,514, or 61.54 percent, obtaining credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

However, WAEC has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates, representing 8.59 percent of those who took the computer-based examination. This action is due to alleged examination malpractice. The withheld percentage shows a slight decline from the 9.7 percent recorded in 2025.

In governance news, Osun State announced its intention to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The state's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, stated he has the governor's mandate to proceed with legal action after the EFCC froze state government accounts. Jimi-Bada expressed concern that the EFCC's move might disrupt government business, asserting that Governor Ademola Adeleke is not using state funds for his reelection campaign.

Separately, the Kwara State Government reported that 176 victims abducted during an attack on Woro and Nuku communities in February 2026 have regained their freedom. The announcement was made via the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government, months after the victims were taken.

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This move by the anti-graft agency may hamper government’s business, noted that Governor Ademola Adeleke was not using state funds to run its campaign for reelection.