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The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, yesterday, during an international summit on examination malpractice in Lagos exposed various ways students have adopted to cheat.

Experts drawn across West Africa during the two-day summit did not only speak on examination malpractices, but also disclosed various ways to counter them. Professor Jonas Redwood Sawyer, who spoke on technology and examination malpractice said students globally have devised series of examination malpractice through the use of technology. He said: “Smart watch, smart ring, spy earpiece bluetooth, scientific calculator live chat, spy glasses, invisible watch, spy camera and smart earpiece/microphone are now being used. “Others, include Bluetooth communication link to handset, smart contact lens, smart lenses and smart calculator among others. In proffering solutions to exam malpractice, he said: “Combating exams malpractices should be a national and regional concern and treated as emergency, giving its wider international implications. “Laws that provide for both stiff monetary and custodial sentences should be enacted urgently. “Institutional structures should be established such as a special exams fraud unit in the police. “WAEC as an international body should continue investing in Information Technology, staff training and further innovation ways of stemming this practice thereby setting the pace for other examination bodies. “All educational institutions should review their current examination procedure and develop robust policies with a view to stemming this practice. “ Meanwhile, the current penalty that stipulates four-year jail term with no option of fine for anyone found guilty of examination malpractice may soon be replaced with a 10-year jail term without an option of fine, said Mohammed Zakari, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Services.

9ice, Reminisce, Small Doctor, Iyanya, Lasisi Elenu thrill fans at “Mama Tobi Untamed: The Homecoming”

Nigeria’s favourite comedy characters, Sister Nkechi and James (Ogbolor) joined Mama Tobi on stage for a night of undiluted entertainment at the homecoming edition of the US-based Nigerian social media sensation.

Dressed in his signature ragged wedding-gown, Sister Nkechi, the character made popular by Ani Chinedu Michael (Nedu) of Wazobia FM added extra doses of humour alongside, James (Michael Uba). The star-studded night also featured top music performances from 9ice, Iyanya, Bisola, Jeff Akoh, L.A.X, Small Doctor, CDQ, Praiz and US-based Chris Akinyemi.

SLK Comedy, otherwise known as Boda Wasiu, set the tone for the show with a rib-cracking monologue that left the audience reeling with laughter. It was an appetizer that paved the way for a hilarious entry by the host of the show, Mama Tobi.

A short comedy video skit beamed on the stage showing the cross-dressing African mom stranded in the middle-of-nowhere on a Lagos road holding two big luggage. He made phone calls and was promised to be picked up by a G-Wagon Benz only for a ‘Keke Napep’ to show up.

Thus began his journey to the Hard Rock Café stage which has already been transformed with home furniture props into an apartment setting. The theatrical-style comedy cum music concert featured minor and major roles starring several social media comic personalities.

The actors include Ebiye, Lasisisi Elenu, K10, Chuey Chu, Neydu, Eniola Badmus, Woli Arole and EmmaOhMyGod among others.

First Daze of Winter! ❄ Maleek Berry’s New EP arrives January 11th

Nigerian producer cum singer Maleek Berry has had a stellar 2017 as his “Last Daze of Summer” EP has gone far and wide with rave reviews. He also headlined a sold-out concert in Lagos to round off his “Last Daze of Summer” tour.

He has now revealed the cover art and tracklist for the follow-up EP “First Daze of Winter” which is scheduled to drop on the 11th of January 2017.

The 6-track EP comprises of two previously released tracks, “Been Calling” & “Pon My Mind” and one he performed at his concert “Sisi Maria“.

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Nigerian Surgeon's wife arrested for having sex with her student in South Carolina

On Monday, police arrested 27-year-old high school math teacher, Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro, after a 17-year-old student came forward to say she had had sex with him several times.

According to an affidavit, Aro who lives and works in South Carolina, engaged in "an intimate and sexual relationship with her 17-year-old male student" on three occasions between November and December at her residence and other locations in Charleston. 

The student told another teacher about the sexual encounters and that teacher reported what the student said to school administration, the affidavit said. 

The matter was reported to authorities who arrested Olajire-Aro. She ultimately admitted to having a sexual relationship with the 17-year-old on three occasions between November and December at her home and other locations in Charleston. Aro faces one count of sexual battery in Charleston, S.C.

At her bond hearing, the victim’s mother spoke out, calling Aro a “hellacious person,”. She said:

“He is 17, 17. He is not an adult. ... Emotionally, he is not ready for this. I’m not ready for the texts, the phone calls, the comments,” she said.

Aro, who is also a tennis coach, has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to the school district.

Her attorney confirmed that Aro is married, with a 10-month-old baby girl, and that her husband is a surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina.

She’s being held on $100,000 bail and has been ordered not to have contact with the victim, his family or students at the school.

She is also not allowed to leave the state without permission from the 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office. 

Her family was supposed to  come in from Texas for her hearing, but their flight was delayed and they did not make it in time, Holmes said. 

"She is married," he said of his client. "Her husband is a student at the Medical University of South Carolina (in) the residency program. She has a 10-month-old baby, a girl."

Aro taught pre-calculus and algebra at Burke, has a master's degree from the University of Texas in education, and has no prior record, the attorney said. She had no prior disciplinary actions against her at the school until the current accusations surfaced, and has received awards for her teaching.

"This is her first year of employment with Charleston County School District and she is now on paid administrative leave" according to a statement by Andy Pruitt, a district spokesman.

Popular motivational speaker born without limbs, welcome a set of twins with his wife

Nick Vujicic, the Australian evangelist and motivational speaker who manages to do everything by himself though he was born without hands and legs, has welcomed a set of identical twins with his wife Kanae Vijicic.

They were born on Dec 20, 2017 and the proud father took to Facebook to announce the news. The girls have been named Olivia Mei Vujicic and Ellie Laurel Vujicic. They also have one son together.

10 months after parting ways with Davido, Kamal Ajiboye takes over as Seyi Shay's manager

Early in the year Nigerian pop star, Davido fell out with his manager of 4-years, Kamal Ajiboye.

Now, Kamal who doubles as the CEO of Twenty20 Management company, has taken over as the official manager of female singer, Seyi Shay.

Before now, Seyi Shay used to be managed by her long time friend, Maduforo Chidinma fondly called 'Didi Chiq' in the industry before they parted ways a couple of months back.

Since taking over as her manager, Kamal and the singer succesfully held the 'Seyi Shay' experience concert at Crosroads, Eko Hotel last week and are both working on an end of year concert for her at Hard Rock Cafe come December 31st.