A widening crisis of academic integrity is threatening to overshadow the 2026 BECE January Mock examinations, as evidence emerges of widespread leaks across multiple subjects. Investigations reveal a disturbing pattern of examination papers circulating on digital platforms hours before candidates were scheduled to sit for them, raising serious questions about the security protocols of the Best Brain examination body.
Best Brain has been serving schools with mocks since 2008, and the activities of syndicates and owners of rogue WAEC channels on social media are destroying the hard work of Best Brain.
The Timeline of a Digital Breach
The integrity of the week-long assessment began to crumble as early as Monday morning. The Computing paper, scheduled for the first day of the week, was reportedly sighted on various WhatsApp channels at approximately 12:26 AM on Monday, nearly eight hours before the first bell.
The breach escalated significantly on Tuesday:
English Language: Copies of the examination paper were leaked at 6:20 AM, just as students across the country were preparing to head to their examination centers.
Integrated Science: In a bold security failure, the Science paper—traditionally one of the most guarded assessments—was leaked on WhatsApp channels at 8:46 PM on Tuesday night, a full day ahead of its scheduled administration. Question page three (3) is going viral already.
A Call to Best Brain: Protect Your Legacy
These systemic failures represent more than just a logistical hurdle; they are a direct assault on the business model and professional reputation of Best Brain. For years, the organization has served as a benchmark for BECE readiness. However, the ease with which these materials are being digitized and distributed suggests a security infrastructure that is no longer fit for purpose in the age of instant messaging.
If Best Brain is to survive as a credible private examination body, it must immediately investigate its internal chain of custody. From the printing floor to the distribution vans, the leakages point to a compromise that threatens the very “integrity” the organization claims to uphold.
Education-News Consult Issues Stern Warning to Students
As the chaos unfolds, Education-News Consult has found itself at the center of a frantic—and unwanted—digital surge. Thousands of desperate students have reportedly flooded the Consult’s WhatsApp and phone lines, seeking “Aport” (leaked questions) or confirmation of the leaked materials.
The management of Education-News Consult is issuing a definitive directive: Stop calling and chatting our team for leaked questions.
“We are a professional educational consult dedicated to legitimate assessment and student preparation,” a spokesperson stated. “Seeking leaked questions is not only a violation of academic ethics but a distraction from the hard work required for the 2026 BECE”. Students are urged to cease contact with Education-News Consult regarding “Aport” and instead focus on the comprehensive, standard mocks provided through legitimate channels.
Any student looking for Apor for mocks aimed at preparing them for the 2026 BECE is not serious and never ready for genuine preparation and hard wpork
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The Global Narrative: Africa’s Assessment Challenge
From a global journalistic perspective, these leaks echo a broader challenge facing educational systems across the continent. When mock examinations—the very tools intended to build stamina and precision—are compromised, the data they produce becomes worthless.
For the 2026 BECE candidates, the message is clear: a “Grade 1” earned through a leaked paper is a hollow victory that will not survive the rigors of the final WAEC assessment from May 4th to 11th, 2026.
Parents, teachers, and learners must discipline themselves and commit to diligent, purposeful preparation for the BECE.