{
  "id": 8944755,
  "title": "JAMB sacks staff member over extortion of candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jamb-sacks-staff-member-over-extortion-of-candidates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/jamb-sacks-staff-member-over-extortion-of-candidates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed an employee for allegedly extorting candidates. This decision was made in a bulletin on Monday, marking JAMB's continued efforts to eradicate fraudulent activities within its admission and examination system. The sanction against the unnamed staff member emphasizes that JAMB's anti-exploitation measures extend beyond external fraudsters and also apply to employees who abuse their positions. JAMB declared that the termination of the staff member's appointment is a demonstration of its renewed commitment to purging undesirable individuals from the system. The board warned its employees against actions that could tarnish its credibility or exploit candidates and the public. Any staff members found guilty of misconduct will face severe consequences according to established regulations. JAMB's zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies universally, regardless of an employee's status or position. The tertiary examination board reiterated that it would not protect any employee who abuses the trust placed in them by candidates or members of the public.",
  "summary": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has sacked one of its staff members for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates. The Board made this known on Monday in its bulletin, stating that the action was part of its renewed efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices within the admission and examination system. According to JAMB, the sanction against […] JAMB sacks staff member over…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "JAMB sacks staff for extorting candidates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jamb-sacks-staff-for-extorting-candidates",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:50:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "JAMB Sacks Worker ‘Extorting Candidates’, Warns Staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jamb-sacks-worker-extorting-candidates-warns-staff",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:18:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}