JAMB Releases UTME Results Amidst Fraud and Arrests

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of UTME results while also addressing various issues, including the arrest of a fake coordinator and candidates attempting to forge scores with AI. JAMB also clarified that kidnapped Benue travelers were not UTME candidates.

18 Apr, 09:27 — 18 Apr, 17:52

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The UTME is a crucial examination for Nigerian students seeking admission into tertiary institutions, making the release of results a significant event for thousands of candidates and their families. Warnings against manipulation highlight ongoing concerns about examination integrity.

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JAMB has released the first batch of 2026 UTME results
The released results are for candidates who wrote the exam on Thursday, April 16
JAMB issued a warning against manipulation or falsification of results

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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JAMB released the 2026 UTME results for Thursday’s exam.

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Candidates can check their scores via SMS.

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JAMB released 632,788 UTME results in the first batch.

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Both outlets provide straightforward, factual reporting on the JAMB results release without discernible political leanings or editorializing.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual3h ago

JAMB says kidnapped Benue travellers not UTME candidates

Initial accounts had indicated that many of the passengers were young people heading to Otukpo for their UTME scheduled for the following day. The post JAMB says kidnapped Benue travellers not UTME candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Zainab Adewale

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guardian-ngMostly Factual11h ago

JAMB releases Day One UTME results for 632,788 candidates - The Guardian Nigeria News

JAMB releases Day One UTME results for 632,788 candidates The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

Anambra police arrest a man posing as a fake JAMB coordinator for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of exam materials. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-fake-jamb-coordinator-in-anambra/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed4h ago

UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that the second batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, will be released before midnight on Saturday. The post UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: guardian-ng · 18 Apr, 09:27|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h

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guardian-ng18 Apr, 09:27First to report

JAMB releases Day One UTME results for 632,788 candidates - The Guardian Nigeria News

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vanguard-ng18 Apr, 16:36

UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results

Premium Times18 Apr, 16:48

JAMB says kidnapped Benue travellers not UTME candidates

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punch-ng18 Apr, 17:52Latest update

Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

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Initial Release AnnouncementFriday night (April 17)

JAMB officially announced the release of the first batch of 2026 UTME results.

Media CoverageApril 18 morning

News outlets reported on the release, providing details on how to check results and JAMB's warnings.

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JAMB Releases UTME Results Amidst Fraud and Arrests

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JAMB says kidnapped Benue travellers not UTME candidates

JAMB releases Day One UTME results for 632,788 candidates - The Guardian Nigeria News

Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results

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JAMB releases Day One UTME results for 632,788 candidates - The Guardian Nigeria News

UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results

JAMB says kidnapped Benue travellers not UTME candidates

Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

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