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Technical glitch: WAEC, JAMB bringing Nigeria’s educational system to disrepute – Stakeholders

Education stakeholders have decried what they described as “unfortunate” happenings in the country’s external education bodies- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, as well as the West African Examinations Council, WAEC. DAILY POST reports that examinations held by both boards this year witnessed what was called technical glitches. The development created confusion, with results withdrawn
Technical glitch: WAEC, JAMB bringing Nigeria’s educational system to disrepute – Stakeholders

Education stakeholders have decried what they described as “unfortunate” happenings in the country’s external education bodies- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, as well as the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

DAILY POST reports that examinations held by both boards this year witnessed what was called technical glitches.

The development created confusion, with results withdrawn and another version later released.

Nigerians are now raising posers over the credibility and reliability of Nigeria’s standardised testing systems.

Stakeholders expressed fear that these recurring issues may undermine public confidence in the fairness and accuracy of critical academic assessments.

The year 2025 will go down in history as Nigeria’s two cardinal examination bodies- JAMB and WAEC were hit by a massive crisis over what was described as glitches.

DAILY POST recalls that in the first instance, it was JAMB which had to repeat the examination for some candidates after results were released.

What JAMB later described as technical glitches led to scrambled results and mass failure, prompting JAMB to acknowledge the errors and order resits for affected candidates.

DAILY POST gathered that the crisis stemmed from an unapplied software patch on servers for Lagos and the South-East zones, which misprocessed candidate responses, affecting approximately 379,997 students.

This incident stirred public outrage, calls for accountability, and highlighted existing flaws in JAMB’s computer-based testing, CBT, platform, which has experienced recurring issues in previous years.

JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, had said that at least 65 centres, comprising 206,610 candidates were affected in the Lagos zone as well as 92 centres, consisting of 173,387 candidates were affected in the Owerri zone.

“In simple terms, while 65 centers (206,610 candidates) were affected in Lagos zone (comprising only Lagos state), 92 centers (173,387 candidates) were affected in Owerri zone, which includes the South East states.”

According to Oloyede, the issue was identified on the second day of the examinations, which was Friday, April 25, 2025, adding that they discovered that there was some omission in the items within the LAG category.

DAILY POST also recalls that Oloyede dismissed speculations that the technical glitch recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, was part of a conspiracy against some parts of the country.

Reacting, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies blamed the glitch that characterised the 2025 UTME results on human error rather than a failure of technology.

The Chairman of the Committee, Oboku Oforji, while addressing newsmen in the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, stated that preliminary findings indicate that the error was human-induced rather than a technical glitch as claimed by JAMB.

DAILY POST recalls that on August 4, WAEC released the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, 2025 results, announcing that there was a mass failure in the English Language.

The Council also later said there were technical issues that affected the initially released 2025 WASSCE results, causing some candidates’ scores to be displayed incorrectly.

The glitch was linked to the council’s new paper serialisation security feature, which was implemented in subjects like Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics.

A statement by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC National Office, Moyosola Adesina, revealed that the Council identified bugs in its result system following a post-release review of the 2025 WASSCE results, which led to the access denial.

The Council said access to the result checker portal was temporarily suspended, urging candidates who had previously checked their results to re-check for the updated versions.

“The West African Examinations Council sincerely regrets informing the general public of technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates, 2025.

“As part of our efforts to curb malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation—paper serialisation—already deployed by a national examination body. It is worth noting that this is in line with best assessment practices. The paper serialisation was carried out in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics. However, an internal post-release procedure revealed some technical bugs in the results,” the statement said.

On its part, the Federal Ministry of Education had announced the resolution of a technical issue affecting the 2025 West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations results.

A statement by the Director of Press of the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo, said the Ministry commended the West African Examinations Council for its swift response, transparency, and professionalism in resolving the glitch. Updated results will be accessible via the result checker portal within the next 24 hours.

The Ministry also appreciated the patience of affected candidates and assured the public of its continued pursuit of fairness and credibility in assessment processes.

“This development reinforces the Honourable Minister’s broader education reform agenda, which prioritizes examination integrity across all bodies under the Ministry’s supervision, particularly WAEC and the National Examinations Council, NECO.

“In line with this, both bodies are set to commence a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing beginning with objective components in November 2026.

“The adoption of CBT represents a critical step toward curbing malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public trust in the examination system. It is a necessary reform to ensure Nigerian students are assessed strictly on merit and that their certificates retain credibility both locally and internationally,” Boriowo stated.

Speaking to DAILY POST, some students and parents criticized WAEC over the development, describing it as a sign of inefficiency.

A parent, Mr Isaiah Chukwu, slammed the decision to review the results, describing it as the “dumbest move” driven by complaints of mass failure.

“Those who have failed, have failed. They should go back and rewrite the exams if they have failed, not look for ways to review results to favour those who have connections.

“Such a decision is one of the dumbest moves to review the results; it means that the government is one of the problems we have in the educational sector.

“Parents should work on their children, allow your children to study, and don’t encourage your children to cheat in order to succeed,” he said.

Another parent, Mrs Margaret Ameh, also criticised the idea of reviewing the results.

She added that the government should instead work on ways to strengthen the educational system, reiterating that if the mistake is not from the examination body, candidates should be encouraged to prepare properly and rewrite the exams next year.

“Why is it called an examination? It is so because if you don’t pass, you can prepare to rewrite next time and pass and not think of reviewing the results to favor anybody.

“Our educational system should be strengthened, our secondary education should be given attention, and quality teachers should be employed to properly guide our children. If these are done, they will pass external exams,” she said.

A student, who pleaded anonymity, explained his experience while checking his WAEC result, urging the council to rise on its oars and put its technical department in order so as to forestall further occurrence in future.

“At first when I checked my result, I had a pass (D7) in English Language, but when I checked again after WAEC said it had resolved the technical issue, I had a B3 in the same English Language.

“Even though I thank God for scaling through, I think WAEC should step up because if this continues in future, it is likely to tarnish the image and credibility of the examination body,” the student said.

Speaking to DAILY POST, a tech expert, Echezona Chinedu, said if Nigeria’s examination bodies continue to operate without accountability, more students risk being failed not by their performance, but by the very systems meant to measure their potential.

He, therefore, urged JAMB and WAEC to focus on independent audits, systemic overhaul and enhanced quality assurance to prevent future recurrence to avert toying with the future of Nigerian children.

“These are external examination bodies, who are supposed to be reputed in their areas of jurisdiction in shaping the future of our children.

“They should always carry out holistic post-release audits. They should integrate holistic transparency and accountability with secure result systems.

“It is also incumbent on them to implement robust quality assurance processes, and make sure that they are fully prepared for computer-based testing transitions to build public trust and ensure accurate results,” he added.

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Benue: Akume urges Jechira political leaders to rally support for Tinubu in 2027

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen George Akume, has appealed to political stakeholders from the Jechira axis of Benue State to unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 2027 elections approach. Akume made the appeal at his Maitama residence in Abuja during a courtesy visit by prominent Jechira leaders
Benue: Akume urges Jechira political leaders to rally support for Tinubu in 2027

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen George Akume, has appealed to political stakeholders from the Jechira axis of Benue State to unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 2027 elections approach.

Akume made the appeal at his Maitama residence in Abuja during a courtesy visit by prominent Jechira leaders drawn from across political divides, including the APC, PDP, Labour Party, and others.

The delegation was led by Sen. Dr. Jack Tilley-Gyado.

Speaking for the group, Elder Abaki Julius Korapera (Upper Jechira), Dr. Sarwuan Tarnongo (Lower Jechira), and Prof. Dennis Ityavyar (representing all parties) hailed Tinubu’s appointment of Akume as SGF, describing it as “well-deserved.”

They pledged loyalty to the administration and vowed to mobilize electoral support for the President in 2027.

The leaders also applauded Akume’s influence in ensuring that Jechira produced the current Benue governor.

They urged that the governorship seat remain in Jechira beyond the current tenure, pointing out that other zones had already held two complete terms.

They also expressed gratitude to Jemgbah leaders for consistently backing Jechira’s political aspirations.

In his remarks, Sen. Tilley-Gyado commended President Tinubu for recognizing Akume as an indispensable member of his administration and for appointing other Benue natives to strategic offices.

He also acknowledged ongoing infrastructure projects in the state, affirming the bloc’s loyalty to Akume’s leadership direction ahead of 2027.

Responding, Akume thanked the delegation for the show of solidarity, reaffirming his dedication to inclusive and purposeful governance “devoid of ill-feeling, regardless of provocation.”

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‘I don’t care what my enemies think about me’ — El-Rufai

Immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, said he does not care what his enemies think about him, especially critics who describe him as a fundamentalist. El-Rufai made this statement on Sunday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, those who hold such
‘I don’t care what my enemies think about me’ — El-Rufai

Immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, said he does not care what his enemies think about him, especially critics who describe him as a fundamentalist.

El-Rufai made this statement on Sunday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

According to him, those who hold such views neither know him personally nor have worked with him.

“I don’t care. The people who think I am a fundamentalist don’t know me; they have never met me; they have formed their opinion.

“It’s the way I am. I am very comfortable with what I am. I don’t care what you think,” he said.

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Benue monarch calls for military withdrawal, seeks mobile police deployment

The paramount ruler of the Tyoshin people, Chief Abomtse Daniel, has demanded the replacement of military troops with Mobile Police personnel in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State. Chief Daniel made the call after suspected herdsmen allegedly re-invaded several communities, destroying farmlands, including his own. Speaking in a video circulating online, the monarch said
Benue monarch calls for military withdrawal, seeks mobile police deployment

The paramount ruler of the Tyoshin people, Chief Abomtse Daniel, has demanded the replacement of military troops with Mobile Police personnel in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Chief Daniel made the call after suspected herdsmen allegedly re-invaded several communities, destroying farmlands, including his own.

Speaking in a video circulating online, the monarch said the presence of the military had failed to curb the attacks and insisted that Mobile Police units would be more effective in securing the area.

He warned that the renewed invasions were crippling agricultural activities in Gwer-West, a major food hub of the state, and could lead to hunger and displacement if urgent action was not taken.

Chief Daniel urged both the Benue State Government and the Federal Government to intervene immediately to protect lives, property, and the state’s agricultural backbone.

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2027: Register to vote, God won’t descend to elect leaders – Peter Obi tells Nigerian youths

​ The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has charged Nigerian youths to register and vote in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, stressing that God would to come down to elect leaders for the country. Obi made this call in a post via his official X handle on
2027: Register to vote, God won’t descend to elect leaders – Peter Obi tells Nigerian youths

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has charged Nigerian youths to register and vote in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, stressing that God would to come down to elect leaders for the country.

Obi made this call in a post via his official X handle on Sunday, saying that young Nigerians have the responsibility of shaping the country’s future.

He emphasized that the voter’s card is the most powerful weapon against bad leadership.

“Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria, CYON, hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka,” he wrote.

The politician further explained that the task of nation-building rests on the shoulders of the youths

He also said that to build a better Nigeria, the citizens must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.

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Tinubu’s ‘stupid policies’ destroy agriculture, deepen poverty – El-Rufai

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that 30 million Nigerians have fallen into poverty and agriculture has been destroyed under President Bola Tinubu. He disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday. “The one that is here now, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that we all supported to be president, has been
Tinubu’s ‘stupid policies’ destroy agriculture, deepen poverty – El-Rufai

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that 30 million Nigerians have fallen into poverty and agriculture has been destroyed under President Bola Tinubu.

He disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday.

“The one that is here now, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that we all supported to be president, has been given the opportunity. What are the results?

“We have moved the exchange rate from N400 to N1,600; 30 million people have fallen into poverty. Agriculture has been destroyed because of stupid policies of making food cheaper through importation,” he said.

He added, “I am not the only person qualified to call it evil because I know evil when I see it.”

DAILY POST reports that the foreign exchange rate stood at N1,531.57 at the official market as of last Friday.

In 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that 133 million Nigerians were multidimensionally poor. The agency is yet to announce any updated figure.

Tinubu’s ‘stupid policies’ destroy agriculture, deepen poverty – El-Rufai