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The Rivers State Police Command has officially confirmed the transfer of the case involving the tragic killing of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level Computer Science student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet and comprehensive investigation. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially apologised for the unusual late-night conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in parts of Nigeria on Wednesday, citing urgent security concerns and unforeseen logistical challenges. The Head of Nigeria’s National Office of WAEC, Mr. Amos Dangut, addressed the…
Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has expressed concern over the delays experienced by students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. Dr. Olohungbebe made his concerns known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to several schools across…
Confusion and frustration gripped several secondary schools in Taraba State on Wednesday as students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) experienced an unexpected delay in their scheduled English Language paper. The examination, which was slated to begin at 8:00 a.m., had not commenced as of…
In a sweeping crackdown on examination malpractice, the Federal Government has approved stricter sanctions, including a three-year ban from participating in external exams for students found guilty of cheating. The directive, announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday, follows a new policy issued by the Minister…
In a major move to enhance its academic offerings and global relevance, the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, has announced plans to enrol its students in international practical training programmes in China, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Umar Katsayal, made this known during…
In a major security breakthrough, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly hacking the 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The arrests, which took place in Abuja, followed an extensive…
The recent controversy surrounding the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results, particularly affecting candidates from Nigeria’s South East, has sparked widespread concern among education stakeholders, parents, and civil society groups. Many within the academic community and beyond have begun networking and advocating to ensure that what they describe…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially admitted to technical errors that negatively impacted the performance of candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held across the country. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, emotionally acknowledged the faults that plagued this…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an immediate review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) after receiving an unprecedented wave of complaints from candidates and parents across Nigeria. In a statement released by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB confirmed what it described…
