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JAMB has confirmed that 2025 UTME results will be released once all post-examination analyses are completed. Shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on April 29, the Board urged candidates to remain patient and calm. JAMB stressed its commitment to accuracy and integrity, ensuring results are free of irregularities. No specific release date was provided yet. Post-exam checks include biometric verification, identity confirmation, malpractice screening, and centre integrity reviews. Candidates are advised to monitor JAMB’s website and official social media for verified updates and ignore fake news.

Over 41,027 underage candidates (below age 16) are among the 2.03 million registered for the 2025 UTME, per JAMB data. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed the 16-year minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions, with exceptions for exceptional students. Underage candidates must score at least 320 out of 400 (80%) in the UTME to be considered for admission. The current age policy reverses a former 18-year minimum age set by ex-Minister Tahir Mamman. So far, 62 cases of exam malpractice have been reported. From November 2025, WAEC and NECO will begin Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for objectives, with full CBT implementation (objectives + essay) by May/June 2026, aiming to reduce exam fraud.

West Africa — In a landmark move aimed at restoring credibility to public examinations, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the launch of customised question papers for individual candidates across the region. This new measure is designed to combat examination malpractice, which has plagued the system for years. The initiative, revealed during a high-level briefing with secondary school principals, will be implemented in select subjects, including English Language (Papers 1 & 3), Biology 1, Mathematics 1, and Economics 1. Under the new system, each student will receive a uniquely generated question paper tied directly to their personalised Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet. WAEC officials explained that the policy is structured to undermine the foundations of malpractice—namely impersonation, collusion, and leaked questions—by ensuring no two candidates have the same set of exam questions. In situations where a candidate’s customised paper is unavailable, ...

In a proud moment for Nigerian football, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club for clinching the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title — a first in the club’s history. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the team for their "hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit," noting that their journey to victory was marked by persistence through several near-misses. "Remo Stars’ courage in pushing forward despite three previous heartbreaks in the race for the title is truly admirable. I hope their story inspires other clubs across the country to keep striving toward greatness," Tinubu said. Special commendation was also reserved for Kunle Soname, the club’s owner and chairman, whose investments — particularly the construction of a modern stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State — have fueled the club’s rise and helped develop grassroots football in Nigeria. ...

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Lagos State has launched a new digital learning platform, NAPPSExamBOX, designed to enhance student performance in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams. The platform, a computer-based testing (CBT) solution, integrates a 20-year WAEC question bank, interactive quizzes, and personalized learning features. It also includes resources for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Covering 45 subjects from Junior Secondary School 1 (JS1) to Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3), the tool aims to improve students’ exam readiness and overall academic performance. Speaking at the launch, NAPPS Lagos Chairman, Yusuf Alaka, emphasized the association’s commitment to academic excellence. He noted that with a target of achieving an 85% pass rate in WAEC by 2025, the introduction of NAPPSExamBOX marks a major step toward raising educational standards....

Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has firmly distanced himself from the ongoing clash between Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Speed Darlington. Addressing the matter during an Instagram live session, Seun Kuti emphasized that he had no involvement in their drama and urged the public not to associate him with it. Seun Kuti, who recently received a diamond gift from Burna Boy, clarified that the gesture does not make him Burna Boy’s adviser or ally in this controversy. The singer maintained a neutral stance, asserting his unwillingness to take sides in the feud. Kuti also highlighted the irony of Speed Darlington’s accusations against Burna Boy. He reminded fans that the American music mogul, Diddy, played a pivotal role in Speed Darlington’s rise to fame. “Don’t involve me in Burna Boy and Speed Darlington’s case. Just because I collected a diamond from Burna doesn’t mean I’m his close adviser. Diddy was even the one who made Speed Darlington popular. He reposted ‘Bangdadang,’ which gave the...

Popular Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, and Afrobeats sensation Damini Ogulu, famously called Burna Boy, are at the center of a fiery online feud that has captured public attention. The altercation began when Burna Boy made a cryptic Instagram post on Friday, referring to Cubana Chief Priest as "Owerri Rick Ross" and hinting at alleged illegal activities. The post read: “No forget say u be Azaman o. And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.” In response, Cubana Chief Priest fired back, claiming Burna Boy was bitter and mocking his success. He alleged that Burna Boy’s rise to stardom was recent compared to his long-standing wealth. He shared old videos of Burna Boy performing at his birthday in 2018, claiming he paid ₦1 million for the performance, labeling Burna as a “backup artist” at the time. Cubana further taunted Burna Boy, referencing his Grammy win and accusing him of livin...