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  • JAMB releases 747 CBT centres for 2024 UTME

    JAMB releases 747 CBT centres for 2024 UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has certified 747 Computer Based Test (CBT) Centres for the 2024 UTME exercise scheduled to begin  on Monday.

    The board made this know in a Bulletin issued in Abuja by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor(PAC), Dr Fabian Benjamin.

    The board had shortlisted 907 CBT centres for accreditation, but at the conclusion of revalidation and integrity tests, it was only able to certify 747 centres for the 2024 UTME exercise.

    A close monitor of the registration at some various CBT centres in the FCT and its environs, revealed that candidates were seen in their number at the various centres visited.

    Some of the candidates who shared their experiences, said the registration was seamless while others said otherwise.

    At the Future Gate CBT centre in One-Man village, a candidate, Chinaza Onuegbu, who expressed worry over his inability to register, said he was directed to register in another centre without any reason.

    Onuegbu, however, said that on another thought, he went back to request why he won’t be allowed to register but was told to come back tomorrow with his JAMB profile code, which as he has not gotten.

    “I was at the Future Gate to register for my Direct Entry but was not allowed to register. I was told to go to another CBT centre if I can be allowed.

    “I moved to another centre within that vicinity but was told to go back to the Future Gate to resolve any problem I am having.

    “Immediately I got back to Future Gate centre, I met someone who told me to bring my profile code but I could not produce it because I really don’t understand what it means.

    “I was however asked to go home and get my profile code and then bring it tomorrow so that I can be registered.

    At the Global Learning Institute, opposite the Federal Ministry of Finance, a candidate, Pelumi Rotimi, said the registration was seamless and that she was able to register within few minutes.

    Rotimi said she hope to study hard for a good grade that would give her admission into the university of her choice.

    Candidates are however required to possess the following documents for the 2024 UTME registration- National Identification Number (NIN) and Personal information.

    Others are their O’level results, choice of institution and course, biometric verification and Jamb registration fee.

  • JAMB announces key dates for 2024 UTME

    JAMB announces key dates for 2024 UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Jan. 15 to Feb. 26, 2024, for the sale of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application document.

    This is based on series of recommendations emanating from a two-day Information Technology (IT) and Management Retreat held between Nov. 26 and 28.

    A statement signed by the JAMB Public Communication Advisor (PAC), Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in Abuja on Wednesday.

    Benjamin also said that March 7, 2024, had been slated for the 2024 MOCK-UTME, while the main UTME would hold from April 19 to April 29, 2024.

    He therefore advised candidates to print their examination slips as from  April 10, next year.

    “Candidates are enjoined to take note of these dates and other advisories issued by the Board in relation to the administration of the examination.

    “They are also to visit the Board’s website @www.jamb gov. ng for any other information,” the statement read in part.

  • 2024 UTME: JAMB fixes dates for sales, registration, exams

    2024 UTME: JAMB fixes dates for sales, registration, exams

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Jan. 15 to Feb. 26, 2024, for the sale of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application document.

    This is based on series of recommendations emanating from a two-day Information Technology (IT) and Management Retreat held between Nov. 26 and 28.

    A statement signed by the JAMB Public Communication Advisor (PAC), Dr
    Fabian Benjamin, announced this in Abuja on Wednesday.

    Benjamin also said that March 7, 2024, had been slated for the 2024 MOCK-UTME, while the main UTME would hold from April 19 to April 29, 2024.

    He therefore advised candidates to print their examination slips as from  April 10, next year.

    “Candidates are enjoined to take note of these dates and other advisories issued by the Board in relation to the administration of the examination.

    “They are also to visit the Board’s website @www.jamb gov. ng for any other information,” the statement read in part.

  • UNIBEN releases results for post UTME, DE screening exams

    UNIBEN releases results for post UTME, DE screening exams

    The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released results for the post Unified Tertiary Matriculation (UTME) and Direct Entry screening examinations.

    The university via a statement issued in Benin by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said 13,367 candidates were successful in the just concluded post UTME examination.

    This figure, Ehanire said, represented 94 per cent of the total number of candidates that sat for the test.

    “Also, 225 candidates passed the Post Direct Entry Examination out of 678 candidates.

    “Candidates are to check for their results on their respective UNIBEN kofa page by visiting www.waeup.uniben.edu,” said the institution’s spokesperson.

  • Mmesoma appears before Reps, tenders apology for falsifying JAMB result

    Mmesoma appears before Reps, tenders apology for falsifying JAMB result

    Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma, a 19-year-old student from Anambra State, appeared before a House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on alleged Manipulation of Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) result in Abuja on Wednesday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mmesoma presented a letter of apology before the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee, asking for leniency from JAMB for manipulating her 2023 UTME result and dragging the Board to ridicule in the process.

    Recall Mmesoma had claimed she scored 362 as against her actual score of 249 in the 2023 UTME JAMB portal.

    Mmesoma said she admitted that what she did was wrong, adding that, it was the reason she came to present her letter of apology, titled “Letter of Profound Apology”.

    According to her, “I humbly seek your forgiveness for the mistake I made, I sincerely agree that I got the JAMB result from another portal in the course of this, I lambasted JAMB, I apologise.”

    She said, “ignorance played a significant role in my action, words cannot describe the depth of pain in my heart. This is the first time I will be doing this, I have never engaged in falsification or any misdemeanor”.

    She said it was not in her character to manipulate results and bring public institutions to ridicule, adding that she had embraced genuine repentance.

    Mmesoma said she would willingly accept the recommendation of the ad-hoc committee, adding that she had accepted to rectify her mistake and become a better person.

    In her words, “I want you to tamper justice with mercy.”

    Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, JAMB, said Mmesoma manipulated her result, aided by the centre where she wrote the exam, adding that the centre had been banned for aiding and abetting fraud.

    He said eight centres in Anambra State are currently under investigation over Mmesoma’s case, adding that contrary to insinuations, there was no loophole in JAMB.

    He called on the public to be careful in making unfounded statements and have confidence in public institutions, while commending JAMB in its processes and procedure.

    According to him, JAMB has introduced innovation that will help to reduce human interference in its operational processes, thereby building confidence in the public.

    He said, “Mmesoma’s case was an amateur, there was one falsification by a candidate that I almost went mad.”

    Rep. Sanda Soli, the Chairman of the Committee, urged Mmesoma to restitute her ways and not allow such misconduct again.

    “You are one of the high scorers, don’t ever think of doing bad things to achieve anything ever again,” he said.

  • After Ejikeme’s saga, Soludo awards scholarship to student with highest UTME score

    After Ejikeme’s saga, Soludo awards scholarship to student with highest UTME score

    Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has offered scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh who emerged best performing candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).

    This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo’s Press Secretary on Tuesday.

    Umeh scored 360 out of 400.

    Soludo congratulated the remarkable student on making the state proud with her exceptional performance.

    “The governor has announced a well-deserved scholarship for her to study any course of her choice at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.

    “The scholarship will not only serve as a token of the state government’s appreciation for her hard work but also provide her with the opportunity to pursue her dreams and contribute to the development of the state in the future,” it said.

    Soludo wished Umeh continued success in her future academic pursuits, and encouraged other young Anambra students all over to be inspired by Umeh’s outstanding performance.

    He said they should take advantage of the improved conducive learning environment in the State and strive for excellence at all times.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalled that a panel set up by the governor indicted Mmesoma Ejikeme for forging her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.

  • Stop giving ethnic colouration to Ejikeme’s UTME forged results – NGO

    Stop giving ethnic colouration to Ejikeme’s UTME forged results – NGO

    A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Transparency Advocacy for Development Initiative (TADI)  has asked Nigerians not to give ethic colouration to the forged 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result of Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme.

    This is contained in a statement signed by TADI’s Director of Programmes, Media and Publicity, Mr Taiwo Adeniran in Abuja.

    He urged the general public to respect JAMB’s integrity and reject the ethnic colouration being attached to the Ejikeme result saga.

    Adeniran said that Ejikeme had admitted to a panel of independent investigators set up by the Anambra Government that she forged her UTME result.

    He stressed that earlier before Ejikeme’s confession, there were a lot of unguided and negative reactions orchestrated by her claim bothering on accusations and counter-accusations trending on social media and other media platforms.

    “We call on the general public at this juncture to see her confession to the allegation and admittance to have forged the result as an attestation that JAMB is a well-respected and highly-regarded external examination body.

    “The body  has shown that it is well-respected and highly-regarded external examination body that its credibility and integrity cannot be contaminated. And. We call on the public to respect that.

    “It is also very pertinent to note that issues like these should not be treated as a matter of ethnicity or religion,” he said.

    He appreciated the firm position of  JAMB for its unwavering commitment to upholding the sanctity of the nation’s educational system and its resolve to always deliver credible and fair assessments in a manner that has reinforced the confidence of the people in the credibility of the institution.

    “Also on record is the assurance of the board to be guided by the principles of inclusiveness and fairness as demonstrated by its seamless and prompt deployment of dedicated software known as the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).

    “We hereby use this medium to urge the emergency social media journalists on this matter and other issues of national interest, to always exercise restraint in their choice of words and matters like this.

    “This is because, Ejikeme’s confession had vindicated JAMB, showing clearly it does not operate or relate with candidates bases on tribe or religion.

    “We want to express our firm belief as a responsible CSO that JAMB as constituted under the current Leadership of the board head by Prof. Ishaq Oloyede as we pass a vote of confidence on his leadership.

    “He is performing the constitutional mandate very well without fear or favor and not based on religion or ethnic affiliation but purely on merit and professionalism of the board to giving Nigerians a very reliable examination conduct,” he said.

    The CSO also called on prospective candidates for UTME in the nearest future to stay clear of fraudulent activities that could jeopardsze their chances and reputation.

    It also urged the JAMB to engage student leaders, CSOs, and professional bodies to interact with them as an advocacy strategy to dispel the issues of manipulation and due process of obtaining JAMB’s authentic results.

    “Therefore, it is imperative for a symbiotic collaboration amongst the principal stakeholders such as Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in the educational delivery sector of the nation to find a way forward to address the decadence of moral and value upturn at the basic education level.

    “On the strength of the above we once again urged every Nigerian to be supportive of the nation’s institutions at every level for a better system and a culture that promotes national unity and respect for individual rights,” he said.

  • UTME result: Innoson withdraws N3 million scholarship awarded to Mmesoma

    UTME result: Innoson withdraws N3 million scholarship awarded to Mmesoma

    The management of Innoson Automobile Company, has withdrawn the N3 million scholarship awarded to Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme over her involvement in Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result manipulation.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Onitsha.

    According to him, in recent days, we have been involved in the process of investigating allegations surrounding the 2023 UTME examination results of one of our scholarship recipients, Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme.

    “It was reported initially that Miss Joy scored exceptionally high on the exam, a feat that led to her being awarded a scholarship by our company.

    “However, subsequent reports of discrepancies in her UTME score led us to seek clarification from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and to allow her to voice her stance, we engaged in direct dialogue with Miss Joy.

    “Further to this, a committee set up by Gov. Charles Soludo, carried out a thorough independent investigation into this matter,” he said.

    Osigwe noted that the findings from the rigorous investigation have now confirmed that Miss Mmesoma did manipulate her UTME results.

    “This conclusion is deeply disappointing and stands in direct contravention of the values we hold dear at Innoson Vehicles, particularly those that underscore our scholarship program.

    “In line with these principles and response to the confirmed findings, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the scholarship awarded to Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme.

    “This action is a testament to our unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition,” he said.

    He acknowledged that the development was regrettable, and it has undoubtedly caused dismay among those who stood by Miss Mmesoma.

    He assured that Innoson Vehicles remained steadfast in its mission to support deserving students, invest in the future of the education sector, and upheld the highest ethical standards.

  • Mmesoma Ejikeme’s dad makes a U-turn, says my daughter lied to me initially, tenders apology [VIDEO]

    Mmesoma Ejikeme’s dad makes a U-turn, says my daughter lied to me initially, tenders apology [VIDEO]

    Mr. Romanus Ejikeme, the father to Mmesoma Ejikeme, has tendered an apology after his daughter admitted to having manipulated her results unaided.

    He said, Mmesoma lied to him initially.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the committee set up by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to investigate the alleged falsification of results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination made the revelation on how the teenager forged her UTME results.

    The panel, in a report addressed to the Governor on Friday, said that it reviewed Mmesoma ‘s JAMB results and conducted interviews with relevant parties, including JAMB officials and other individuals involved.

    TNG recalled how Mmesoma’s father defended his daughter after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), had accused her of using a software to manipulate her score to 362 as against 249.

    “My daughter has been taking the first position from her nursery school till now. Some of these results are still with me and I have shown them to some journalists who came to my house and they were surprised.

    “I showed her results to them and they were like wow. Those who have met with her will know she can’t manipulate results.

    “I am just explaining to the world that my daughter’s result has been manipulated. I am not happy about it, they gave her result to another person and they are still intimidating her. What they are doing is not good” he said earlier.

    In a recent development, Mmesoma admitted to have manipulated her UTME results, deceiving the school, her immediate family, and the state government.

    The father, Romanus Ejikeme has tendered an unreserved apology to JAMB and Nigerians at large.

    Watch video:

  • How Mmesoma Ejikeme forged her UTME result

    How Mmesoma Ejikeme forged her UTME result

    The committee set up by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to investigate the alleged falsification of results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination by Mmesoma Ejikeme, has revealed how she forged her results.

    The panel, in a report addressed to the Governor on Friday, said that it reviewed Mmesoma ‘s JAMB results and conducted interviews with relevant parties, including JAMB officials and other individuals involved.

    The report stated that JAMB officials led by Dr Fabian Benjamin, Head, Public Affairs, presented what specifically transpired between the candidate, Mmesoma with registration number: 20230639047FF in her quest to obtain her JAMB score.

    The report by the panel showed the date, time and other details of how the teenager checked her result and the responses she received from the examination body, and how she later manipulated and printed the result.

    The report read: “The Committee invited Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the Principal of Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, and officials of JAMB for an interactive session with the Committee.

    “JAMB officials led by Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Head of Public Affairs, presented the detailed processes and procedures involved in JAMB admissions.

    “It shows the policy changes that have occurred in the release of UTME scores since 2021 and what specifically transpired between the candidate – Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma with registration number: 20230639047FF in her quest to obtain her JAMB score,” it said.

    JAMB has revealed the different times that Ejikeme made several requests to JAMB portal asking for her results at different hours.

    JAMB said each of these times (four in number), she received in her phone, same results from JAMB indicating candidate’s UTME Results to wit: English: 64, Physics: 54, Biology: 74, Chemistry: 57 with a total aggregate score of 249.

    JAMB disclosed that the candidate was well informed of her correct score from JAMB but she sent a request to JAMB with a different registration number showing a UTME result of aggregate score of 362, with English: 98, Physics: 89, Biology: 94, and Chemistry: 81.

    “The results she sent differed substantially from the standard JAMB format where she got an appropriate rebuttal stating her real score of 249.

    “Besides, a number of red-flags were also highlighted by JAMB officials showing a different date of birth, different Registration Number, Notification of results template that has been discarded since 2021, amongst others.

    “It was also evident that even the centre name “Nkemefuna Foundation (Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development as it was known before now) used for the examination was also manipulated where the candidate used the old name of the centre (Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development) in her own manipulated result sheet.

    “In Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma’s submission, she owned up in the presence of her principal, and the Education Secretary that the narration by the JAMB officials was a true and correct description of what transpired.

    “She also admitted to have given a manipulated result by herself unaided, using the same phone Airtel Number.

    “According to her, she proceeded to the cybercafe (Prisca Global Computers, Uruagu, Nnewi) where she printed the results she had manipulated,” the report stated.

    The report was signed by Prof. Nkemdili Nnonyelu and six others.