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  • Nigerians react to WAEC portal reopening after glitch

    Nigerians react to WAEC portal reopening after glitch

    The reopening of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for candidates to recheck their results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has caused a stir on social media.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the examination body apologised again for a technical error that led to initial inaccuracies in the results, saying, “Once again, we sincerely apologize for the mishap and appreciate your understanding and support.”

    According to WAEC, the errors in this year’s WASSCE results had been corrected, leading to a jump in the number of candidates achieving credit passes in at least five subjects including English and Maths.

    According to WAEC’s National Office Head Dr. Amos Dangut, the initial results showed that 754,545 candidates (38.32%) had credits in five subjects including English and Maths.

    After correcting the grading discrepancies tied to a wrongly used serialized code file in English Language Objective Tests, the pass rate rose to 62.9% (1,239,884 candidates).

    Reacting, Nigerians took to social media to bemoan technical failures and alleged lack of transparency in the country’s education system.

    @kamanya_thinks criticized WAEC’s initial handling of the result that led to massive drop in pass rates and expressed concern over the issue which would have gone unnoticed if not for the outcry from Nigerians.

    “I called it. A drop from a 72.12% pass rate to 38.32% is too significant to be explained by just “our fight against malpractice” alone. There were abnormal variables at play, and it is particularly disturbing that WAEC couldn’t even think about that, especially after the whole shameful JAMB dance.

    “A 33.8% drop and it signaled no red flag? That’s the scandal! As one who scaled UTME and WASSCE excellently without exam malpractice, I’ll forever say that the intention to curb malpractice is great, but it must be backed by intelligence. Else, the road to our educational hell will be paved with such malformed “good” intentions. You can’t advise kids for years to cross-check their work but fail to do the same yourself.

    “Hopefully, it doesn’t repeat itself. Can they run pilot, simulated and controlled tests before implementing these in high stakes exams? Even the 62.9% might not even be perfect but at least, it is better, representatively,” he posted on X.

    Also, @nnaemekairoegbu highlighted systemic problems in Nigeria’s education sector, pointing out the need for Nigerians to stand up for quality education without compromise.

    “There is a serious rot in the Nigerian system. Anyone can just wake up and say there is a glitch. INEC did it. JAMB did it. Anyone can just wake up and do it. The paper leaked. WAEC printed a new one. There was mass failure. But they are scared they are losing credibility. The earlier we start standing for quality education without compromise, then a nation is born. I can’t lie to myself. I am Nigeria and Nigeria is me. If we don’t fix it, no one will!!!”

    @BOTAD01 on his part, stressed the importance of public scrutiny in correcting errors, adding that the collective condemnation by Nigerians led to WAEC correcting the error.
    “If Nigerians kept quiet about the WAEC mass failure in the English language, nothing would be done to correct that error. The ‘glitch’ won’t be mentioned in the conversation. This is to show that whatever we condemn collectively as a society, will be corrected. Only Nigerians will make Nigeria work,” he said.

  • JUST IN: After review, 62.96% pass WASSCE after removing technical bugs

    JUST IN: After review, 62.96% pass WASSCE after removing technical bugs

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reviewed the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) earlier released on Monday.

    Speaking with reporters on Friday in Lagos, Head of National Office(Nigeria) Dr Amos Dangut, said with the review, 62.96 percent of the candidates who sat for the examination had credits and above in a minimum of five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

    In the previously released results, 38.32 percent of candidates that took part in the examination secured credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, sparking national outrage.

    Details shortly…

  • BREAKING! WAEC reviews 2025 WAEC due to mass failure

    BREAKING! WAEC reviews 2025 WAEC due to mass failure

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said it is reviewing the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results due to complaints of mass failure, particularly in core subjects.

    In a statement released Thursday by the Council’s Public Affairs Department, WAEC confirmed that an internal audit revealed technical anomalies affecting the results of key subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics.

    The Council attributed the issue to a system malfunction linked to a new security feature recently implemented to combat examination malpractice.

    “WAEC sincerely regrets to inform the general public of technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, (SC) 2025,” the statement read.

    The Council disclosed that the anomalies were due to a newly introduced anti-malpractice measure involving paper serialisation, a method that randomises question arrangements across candidates’ scripts.

    The practice, already in use by other national examination bodies, was meant to enhance exam integrity but inadvertently contributed to result distortions.

    “As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialisation) already deployed by a national examination body,” the statement explained. “It is also worth noting that this is in line with best practices in assessment. The paper serialisation was carried out in Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics.

    However, an internal post result release procedure revealed some technical bugs in the results.”

    As a corrective measure, WAEC has temporarily suspended access to the result-checking portal while it works to address the glitches.

    The Council has urged candidates who had previously checked their results to revisit the portal after 24 hours for the updated outcome.

    The Council, being a responsive body that is sensitive to fairness and professionalism, has decided to urgently review and correct the technical glitches that led to the situation,” it said. “As a result, access to the WASSCE (SC) 2025 results has been temporarily denied on the result checker portal.”

    “We extend our deep and sincere apologies to all affected candidates and the general public. We appreciate their patience and understanding as we work diligently to resolve this matter with transparency and urgency within the next twenty-four (24) hours,” the statement added.

  • Finally, WAEC resolves glitch issue, asks students to check portal

    Finally, WAEC resolves glitch issue, asks students to check portal

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it discovered technical bugs in the just released 2025 examination results.

    In a statement by its Public Affairs Department on Thursday, the examination body disclosed that following public outcry, it reviewed the Mathematics, English Language, Economics and Biology results released on its site.

    While apologizing, the council said it urgently corrected the technical glitches that led to the situation.

    It has now urged candidates who had previously checked their results to re-check after 24 hours from now.

    “WAEC sincerely regrets to inform the general public of technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, (SC) 2025.

    “As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialization) already deployed by a national examination body.

    “It is also worth noting that this is in line with best practices in assessment. The paper serialization was carried out in Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics. However, an internal post result release procedure revealed some technical bugs in the results.

    “The Council, being a responsive body that is sensitive to fairness and professionalism, has decided to urgently review and correct the technical glitches that led to the situation, as a result, access to the WASSCE (SC) 2025 results has been temporarily denied on the result checker portal.

    “We extend our deep and sincere apologies to all affected candidates and the general public.

    “We appreciate their patience and understanding as we work diligently to resolve this matter with transparency and urgency within the next twenty-four (24) hours,“ the statement read.

    WAEC expressed commitment to upholding excellence, fairness, and transparency in all our assessment processes.

    The examination body thanked candidates and their guardians for always counting on its integrity and reposing confidence in them to render quality service to the Nigerian child.

  • “Why we shut down checker results portal”-WAEC

    “Why we shut down checker results portal”-WAEC

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has given reason why its result checker portal has been temporarily shut down due to technical issues.

    In a public notice shared on its official X handle on Wednesday, the council stated, “WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shut down due to technical issues.”

    The council is “working assiduously to ensure that candidates are able to access their results in the next 24 hours.”

    The temporary shutdown has left many students unable to view their results, which were officially released on Monday, August 4, 2025.

    WAEC appealed for patience from candidates and advised them to monitor its official social media pages for updates.

    The council also warned against using unofficial websites or individuals who promise alternative access to the results.

  • WAEC sounds strong warning over WASSCE results

    WAEC sounds strong warning over WASSCE results

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged the public to disregard viral messages claiming that the results of certain schools have been cancelled.

    Moyosola Adesina, Head, Public Affairs, who spoke in an interview with NAN, described the reports as lies warning that the information was not from any official or accredited source.

    Adesina advised candidates, parents, and school administrators to verify any information they received and not to fall for rumours spreading on social media or unverified platforms.

    “Kindly ignore any message listing schools whose results were supposedly cancelled,” she said.

    The official added that the claim that some examination centres were asked to bring candidates’ scripts to WAEC office was false.

    “WAEC will never ask any centre to bring scripts of candidates to the office, all scripts remain under strict custody throughout the marking and investigation process.

    “The Council stressed that all official announcements are made only through its verified social media handles and accredited media channels.

    “Do not accept any message that is not on our handles and accredited media. WAEC is calling on the public to stay informed through trusted sources,” she added.

    The council reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and due process in handling examination matters and encouraged the public to report suspicious messages or sources.

    It also reassured candidates awaiting their results that any delay or investigation was being handled with fairness and professionalism.

  • BREAKING! WAEC announces date 2025 results will be out(Check here)

    BREAKING! WAEC announces date 2025 results will be out(Check here)

    The West Africa Examination Council WAEC has announced that the results of the 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be released on or before Thursday, August 4.

    WAEC made this disclosure on Sunday through a statement by the Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, and issued by Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, Head of the Public Affairs Unit. The announcement comes amid growing concerns and confusion fueled by a fake viral press release falsely claiming that the 2025 WASSCE results had been cancelled due to widespread exam malpractice and digital leakages.

    WAEC strongly refuted the rumour, labeling it as fake news from mischief-makers aiming to mislead the public and cause panic among candidates and their families.

    The council emphasized that it had concluded marking all scripts and is now in the final stages of result collation and release.

    “The said examination has not been cancelled. The Council has just completed marking, and results will be released on or before August 4,” WAEC stated.

    WAEC also cautioned the public to rely only on information disseminated through its official and verified communication channels and not to be swayed by unverified social media reports.

    Students and stakeholders are urged to stay alert and await the official release of the results through WAEC’s official portals.

    To check your 2025 WAEC result when released, visit: www.waecdirect.org

  • FG reacts to rumour of WAEC, NECO cancellation

    FG reacts to rumour of WAEC, NECO cancellation

    The Federal Ministry of Education has warned Nigerians to disregard  false and misleading statement circulating online, alleging the cancellation of the 2025 WAEC examinations due to widespread malpractice.

    This is contained in a statement  in Abuja on Sunday by the Director Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo.

    “The Ministry wishes to categorically disassociate itself from this fake news and clarify the following:

    “The 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the relevant authorities.

    “The ongoing NECO examinations are progressing smoothly, and as of this release, no cases of examination malpractice have been reported,” she said.

    Boriowo explained further that the Ministry had not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any examination body regarding widespread malpractice in either of the examinations.

    She urged students, parents, school administrators, and the general public to disregard the fake press release currently in circulation.

    ” It is entirely fabricated, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic and confusion.

    “The public is advised to seek information only from verified and credible sources, including the official website of the Federal Ministry of Education: www.education.gov.ng,” she added.

    Other official website for verification are: www.waecnigeria.org, www.neco.gov.ng.

    She explained that the ministry remained fully committed to upholding the integrity, credibility, and orderly conduct of all public examinations and wound continue working closely with examination bodies to strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.

    She added that anyone found spreading false information would be reported to the appropriate security agencies for investigation and prosecution.

  • WAEC cheating: Police open up over attack on Vice Principal

    WAEC cheating: Police open up over attack on Vice Principal

    The Police Command in Ondo State says five suspects have been arrested following the assault on a vice-principal during the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) held in the state.

    This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s Spokesperson.

    The vice-principal, identified as Mr Rotifa, was brutally beaten on Friday by thugs allegedly hired by the parent of a student of Complete Child Development Centre, Awule in Akure.

    Rotifa was beaten for disallowing the student, Wisdom Elisha, to cheat with an android phone brought to school during the ongoing WAEC in the state.

    “Following the assault on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre, Akure, the Ondo State Police Command has arrested Mrs Dorcas Asije and four other accomplices.

    “Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) led a tactical team to ensure their swift arrest.

    “The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

    “The public is advised to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activity to the nearest police station,” he said.

  • Reps committee probes 2025 WASSCE glitches

    Reps committee probes 2025 WASSCE glitches

    House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies has requested for the guidelines and detailed report on the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

    The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Mary Ibikake (PDP-Bayelsa) at an investigative hearing organised by the committee on Monday in Abuja.

    The hearing was on the glitches that trailed the conduct of the 2025 examination by West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in some parts of the country.

    The situation saw some candidates sitting for English Language paper at about 9 p.m. without proper illumination.

    Chairman of the committee, Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), said that the committee and indeed all Nigerians, especially parents of the affected candidates, deserved explanations.

    He recalled that the committee had demanded explanation for the poor handling of the WAEC examinations which had caused a huge public outcry and condemnation across the country.

    “This committee wants to know, parents and Nigerians want to know; we owe them a duty of care, and to whom much is given, much is expected; monies were appropriated by the parliament for the conduct of these examinations.

    “We are not trying to kill a fly with a sledge hammer as a committee, but like I said in the last meeting, we need to know the immediate and remote causes of the woeful conduct of the examinations, and in doing this, we may forestall a future occurrence,” he said.

    Responding, the Head, of WAEC in Nigeria, Dr Amos Dangut, apologised to all Nigerians, parents and candidates as well as all stakeholders for the glitch.

    Dangut blamed the glitch on logistics resulting from the need to set and print new questions to replace the ones that had earlier leaked, to avoid undue advantages.

    He explained that the printing press of WAEC was operating at 50 per cent capacity, saying that the council had to engage external vendors to support the printing, which led to the leak.

    Dangut stated that the glitch occurred in the distribution of the papers which had to be done overnight, as some vehicles broke down in very difficult terrains.

    He said that a proper investigation had commenced and that legal actions would be taken against anyone found wanting.

    Dangut said that contrary to some narratives in some quarters, candidates were not denied access to food and consciences.

    He said that in collaboration with schools and parents, WAEC officials were able to provide an alternative source of light which included rechargeable lamps, torch, candlelight and handset lights among others for the affected candidates.

    The WAEC chief said that investments had been made to ensure the internal printing press commenced operation at maximum capacity to prevent future occurrence.

    In his ruling, chairman of the committee charged the examination body to put measures in place to avoid such a reoccurrence of such an embarrassing situation.