Twin Siblings' JAMB 2026 Results Spark Emotional Family Reaction and Social Media Buzz
A young man, Sanni Michael Oluwapelumi, who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has publicly shared the result of his twin sister, Sanni Favor Inumidun, in a viral TikTok video. The emotional scene unfolded as the family gathered in their living room, creating a tense atmosphere while awaiting the sister's scores.
Family Celebrates Twin Sister's High Score
In the video posted under the username @mikkyx__, the family's anticipation built as they sent an SMS code to check the result. Upon revealing the scores, the twins and their family erupted in joy. Sanni Favor Inumidun achieved an impressive aggregate score of 301 out of 400, with individual subject scores of 67 in English language, 78 in Physics, 67 in Biology, and 89 in Chemistry. This contrasted with her brother's score of 144, which he had previously posted on TikTok, expressing his desire to study medicine and surgery.
Social Media Reactions and Admission Queries
The video quickly garnered attention on social media, sparking a mix of reactions from users. Sanni Michael Oluwapelumi also used the platform to ask the public whether both he and his twin sister could gain admission to the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Comments from TikTokers ranged from congratulations to personal anecdotes about their own UTME experiences.
- Emmanuella commented, "You go they jealous am low-key."
- Nwokedi wrote, "Abeg make person help answer this question person wey get 163 for the course education in Uniport University can someone get admissions."
- IamTifeh stated, "I know her, she was my classmate her name is Sammi she is very smart tbh I was attending Clemmy High School."
- oluwakemitan commented, "I scored 211 and want to study Mass communication."
- Mide expressed frustration, "This JAMB ehn I scored 201 after reading for 6 months. This exam is by luck???? I’m very sure about my answers in my English, and I scored 54, which is not supposed to be so at all. They are wicked."
- Ruthie shared, "Congratulations dear with my 214 my parents are not even happy Am so sad right now."
- Glorie stated, "Like for real if at all I was the one ehn I’ll cry ooo?you’re really strong guyyyy??congrats."
- Linah commented, "Congratulations to you both. I tap from your sister bc I want to study medicine or nursing."
Context and Related UTME Stories
This incident adds to a series of viral UTME-related stories in 2026. Previously, Legit.ng reported on other cases, such as a science student seeking advice after posting their JAMB results and a proud father sharing his underage daughter's UTME scores. These stories highlight the emotional and social dimensions of the examination process in Nigeria, often sparking widespread discussion and debate online.
The twins' story underscores the pressures and hopes associated with UTME, as families and students navigate the competitive admission landscape. With UTME being a critical step for tertiary education in Nigeria, such personal accounts resonate deeply with many, reflecting broader societal concerns about educational access and success.
