Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Muslim Affairs, has called for the creation of a Sharia Court of Appeal in Southwestern Nigeria. He made the appeal while speaking at the Conference of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

Oloyede emphasized that the sizable Muslim population in the Southwest justifies the establishment of a Sharia Court of Appeal to address Islamic legal matters such as marriage, inheritance, and personal law, in accordance with Nigeria’s constitution.

“It is our constitutional right to have a Sharia Court of Appeal. Several states already have them, and with the growing Muslim community in the Southwest, it’s time for state assemblies to take action,” Oloyede stated. He clarified that the court would not deal with criminal law but focus solely on civil matters relating to Islamic law.

Oloyede also defended the right of Muslim students to wear hijabs, arguing that practicing Islam should not be compromised by pursuing Western education. He urged the Muslim community to preserve Islamic culture and remain united.

During the event, Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas, called for unity among Muslims, while Sarafa Tunji Isola, former high commissioner to the UK, emphasized that unity would help reduce conflicts and foster societal development.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has officially announced the appointment of Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, effective August 20, 2024.

Prof. Ayodele, an expert in education management, will take over from Prof. Edward Olanipekun, whose term ends on August 19, 2024.

Before this role, Ayodele served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at EKSU.

Further details will be provided later.

The West African Examinations Council has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

The announcement was made via a post on X on Monday, August 12, 2024, stating, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates that the 2024 WASSCE results have been officially released today.”

Here’s how you can check your results using SMS or the website:

Checking WAEC Results via SMS

1. From your mobile device, type: WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear
2. Send the message to 32327
3. You will receive an SMS with your WAEC result statement.

Important: This SMS service is available only for MTN, Glo, and Airtel subscribers. If you do not receive your result via SMS, please repeat the process. Note that standard SMS charges apply.

Checking WAEC Results Online

1. Visit [www.waecdirect.org](http://www.waecdirect.org).
2. Log in with your details.
3. Enter your Examination Number.
4. Select the Examination Type (e.g., May/June).
5. Choose the Examination Year (e.g., 2024).
6. Click on “Check Result.”

Please ensure you have a WAEC scratch card if required for online access.