{
  "id": 5535547,
  "title": "“They bought questions before exams” – FG reveals N3,000 NECO leak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/they-bought-questions-before-exams-fg-reveals-n3-000-neco-leak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/04/they-bought-the-questions-before-exam-fg-reveals-n3000-neco-leak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed on September 3, 2026, that examination questions were allegedly leaked before candidates took NECO papers, with a case involving a purchase for N3,000. Speaking at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other education stakeholders, Alausa expressed his shock at the extent of examination malpractice, stating that students who prepared honestly were at an unfair disadvantage due to others gaining access to the exam materials beforehand. He recalled a situation where former NECO Registrar Ibrahim Wushishi was linked to a platform offering questions for purchase, with one case involving a N3,000 transaction. Alausa also mentioned receiving and reviewing leaked questions during the 2025 examination period, noting that some required verification with officials to ensure they were the correct papers for that day. He warned that the issue could compel even honest students to cheat, as they would compete against those with access to the leaked questions. Alausa emphasized that eradicating examination malpractice required involvement from parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, and invigilators, as they all form part of the system that could help curb the practice.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed how examination questions were allegedly leaked before candidates sat for NECO papers, with one case involving questions reportedly sold for N3,000. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, and other education […] “They bought…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}