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JAMB Uncovers Over 4,000 Tech-Driven Malpractice Cases In 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed concern that advanced technology-driven malpractice is undermining the fairness of Nigeria’s admission process.
This disclosure followed the presentation of a report on Monday in Abuja by the Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI) to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede.
The report, submitted by the committee’s chairman, Dr. Jake Epelle, detailed how thousands of irregularities were uncovered during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to the findings, there were 4,251 instances of “finger blending” and 190 cases of impersonation using artificial intelligence tools such as image morphing.
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The committee, inaugurated on August 18, 2025, was mandated to probe the increasing rate of malpractice, review the board’s security measures, and recommend corrective strategies.
While submitting the report, Dr. Epelle stressed that the work of the panel was “a moral obligation, a national service, and a fight for the soul of meritocracy in Nigeria.”
He warned that the malpractice uncovered was not only technical in nature but also highly coordinated and rapidly becoming normal practice.
Beyond the high-tech fraud, the report listed 1,878 falsified disability claims, forged documents, multiple NIN registrations, and collusion between candidates and organised criminal networks.
It further indicted some parents, schools, tutorial centres, and certain CBT centre operators as collaborators in the malpractice chain.
The panel noted that poor legal enforcement has emboldened perpetrators and hindered deterrence.
To safeguard the system, the committee recommended a mix of technology and legal reforms, including:
“AI-enabled biometric detection systems and live monitoring.
“A centralised Examination Security Operations Centre.
“Annulment of compromised results and one- to three-year bans for offenders.
“Prosecution and a Central Sanctions Registry accessible to schools and employers.
“Preventive steps such as digitised correction processes, tighter disability verification, and outlawing bulk registrations by schools.
The committee also urged amendments to the JAMB Act and the Examination Malpractice Act to specifically address biometric and digital fraud, alongside the establishment of a Legal Unit within JAMB.
On values, it recommended a nationwide “Integrity First” campaign, integrating ethics into school curricula, and holding parents accountable when they encourage malpractice.
For minors found guilty, the panel proposed counseling and supervised reintegration under the Child Rights Act, instead of punitive punishments.
Dr. Epelle issued a stern warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s education system is at stake if the menace persists.
“If left unchecked, examination malpractice will continue to erode merit, undermine public trust, and destroy the very foundation of Nigeria’s education and human capital development,” he cautioned.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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