{
  "id": 11931628,
  "title": "JUST IN: WAEC appoints new head of Nigeria office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/just-in-waec-appoints-new-head-of-nigeria-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/just-in-waec-appoints-new-head-of-nigeria-office/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. Kum, a seasoned test developer and administrator, succeeds Dr. Amos Dangut, who stepped down after a three-year tenure. Known for his work on Variable Data Printing, enhanced code-security features, and the introduction of facial-recognition biometric devices, Kum has extensive experience in test development, test administration, examination security, and branch and zonal office management.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "JUST IN: WAEC appoints new head of Nigeria office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/just-in-waec-appoints-new-head-of-nigeria-office-11934068",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:42:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}