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Cheating Exposed! 11 Centres, Dozens of Candidates to Face JAMB’s Wrath Over Fingerprint Fraud
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended strict sanctions against 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and several registrants implicated in fingerprint fraud during the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This development was disclosed by the Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following a high-level meeting with key stakeholders and the affected centres and candidates in Abuja on Tuesday. His remarks were delivered by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
Prof. Oloyede stated that the proposed measures—pending approval from the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa—aim to uphold the integrity of the UTME registration process.
A significant glitch earlier disrupted the biometric data of nearly 380,000 candidates across Lagos and five states in the Southeast, due to mis-captures and system errors. In May, Prof. Oloyede issued a public apology after conducting a review of the affected centres.
During Tuesday’s session, the Registrar said:
“The board, in consultation with critical stakeholders, recommends that any registrant found to have handled more than 50 registrations with biometric infractions be barred from participating in any JAMB-related activity. This includes registering for future UTME exams or engaging in any other national examinations like WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB for a period of three years.”
He added that after the suspension period, the board may reconsider its stance if the registrant demonstrates genuine remorse.
“For those with fewer than 50 infractions, a stern warning will be issued. They must submit a formal apology and sign a bond pledging not to repeat such actions,” Oloyede said.
He further warned CBT centres involved in fraudulent practices, noting that they will also be required to submit evidence that their staff have undergone ethics training. These centres must present a letter from a nearby federal university confirming such training before they can be considered for future JAMB engagements.
“We will not partner with any CBT centre until they present a certificate from a federal institution certifying that their staff have been trained on ethical standards. For government-owned centres, reports of these violations will be forwarded to the appropriate authorities,” he added.
Some affected candidates and CBT centre operators admitted to engaging in fingerprint substitution during registration. They attributed their actions to ignorance or the pressure to meet high registration targets and pleaded for leniency.
One of the stakeholders, former Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, stressed that such actions could warrant criminal prosecution and possible imprisonment. He, however, urged JAMB to consider a more rehabilitative approach by allowing the offenders to sign undertakings not to repeat the offence.
Meanwhile, Bashir Gumel, a representative of Jicoras CBT Centre, revealed that an internal investigation is already underway. “We’ve summoned the involved parties, and they have confessed. To preserve our credibility, they must face appropriate disciplinary measures,” he said.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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