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Alia has renewed calls to reschedule the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following the rescue of 20 candidates kidnapped in Calabar. The rescued candidates shared details of their traumatic experience, highlighting concerns about their readiness for the exam. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withheld results for some underage candidates amid ongoing controversies about exam fairness and timing.