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“70% of Nigerians Reject Bribes” – UNODC Praises Nigeria’s Progress in Fighting Corruption

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Nigeria’s fight against corruption is gaining momentum, with more citizens rejecting corrupt practices and calling for greater accountability, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

During the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day event held in Abuja, UNODC’s Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, mentioned promising trends revealed by a recent national corruption survey.

The survey shows that a remarkable 70% of Nigerians, including many young people, have refused to pay bribes at least once when faced with such demands.

This statistic is a clear indication that a culture of integrity is growing, and citizens are standing their ground against unethical practices.

Toure pointed out that this isn’t just a number—it symbolizes a shift in societal attitudes and a determination to break free from corruption’s grip.

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One particularly encouraging finding was the rise in formal action against corrupt public officials.

Between 2019 and 2023, cases where official procedures were initiated against corrupt practices jumped from 16% to 45%.

This surge shows that accountability mechanisms are beginning to take root, and people are more willing to report corruption and demand justice.

Even more heartening is the fact that 42% of respondents chose to refuse bribes simply because it was the morally right thing to do.

According to Toure, this ethical stance provides a strong foundation for building sustained anti-corruption efforts.

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He emphasized that while progress is evident, much more remains to be done to ensure transparency and integrity become hallmarks of Nigeria’s public sector.


 

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Teenage Girl Sues JAMB After Being Forced to Remove Her Hijab Before UTME Exam

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A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.

The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.

Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.


 

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JAMB 2025: Nigerians Cry Out as Students Get Shockingly Low Jamb Scores

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Many Nigerians are expressing deep concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following the release of the results by JAMB on Friday. Social media has since been flooded with reactions from worried parents, students, and education stakeholders, many of whom believe the scores don’t reflect the true efforts of the candidates.

One user, Oluwaseun, took to X to voice his frustration, sharing a screenshot of a student named Egbaze Victoria who allegedly scored 295 in last year’s UTME but shockingly got 132 this year. “Something is seriously wrong with these results,” he wrote. “These scores don’t reflect the abilities or track records of these students.”

Another user, Chukwuma Pius, also shared his frustration, claiming JAMB sent his daughter a result that doesn’t belong to her. “This is heartbreaking,” he said. “As a retired teacher, I know what she’s capable of. The result they sent cannot be hers.”

These complaints come after JAMB disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 this year, sparking widespread calls for an investigation into the entire process. Reacting to the controversy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described the outcome of this year’s UTME as worrisome and emphasized the need for urgent reforms in the education sector.


 

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JAMB Withholds Over 39,000 UTME Results Over Exam Malpractice

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JAMB has officially released the results for the 2025 UTME, but not without controversy. According to the board, results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld over suspected exam malpractices.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, explaining that investigations are ongoing. He also revealed that around 80 individuals are currently under scrutiny for various exam-related offences, with Anambra State topping the list of those being investigated.


 

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