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Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four for fighting

From The Punch · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has expelled two students for alleged gay practices.
  • Four other students were rusticated for one academic session due to involvement in campus fights.
  • The university stated that the disciplinary actions align with its Students' Handbook and aim to maintain a conducive learning environment.

The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has taken disciplinary action against several students, expelling two for alleged gay practices and rusticating four others for fighting. These decisions were ratified during the university's 31st Regular Senate Meeting, following recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.

The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has approved the expulsion of two students for involvement in gay practice and the rustication of four others for one academic session over acts of fighting on campus.

— University's Information and Protocol UnitAnnouncing the disciplinary actions taken against students.

Onumoko Hamza from the Biology Education department and Abdulazeez Eneji of Mining Engineering were expelled for their alleged involvement in gay practices. Four other students, Favor Akowe (Microbiology), Simbiat Babamuharuna (Biology), Zainab Omayoza (Biochemistry), and Sukura Bukola (Biochemistry), received a one-academic-session rustication for engaging in campus fights.

The institution stated that the disciplinary actions were taken in accordance with the provisions of the Students’ Handbook, Second Edition, as amended in 2025.

— University's Information and Protocol UnitExplaining the basis for the sanctions.

University officials stated that these sanctions are in accordance with the provisions of the Students’ Handbook, Second Edition, as amended in 2025. The affected students have been formally notified through letters signed by the Deputy Registrar, Academics. The university management reiterated its commitment to upholding discipline, order, and a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.

The University Management reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, order and a conducive environment for teaching and learning.

— University's Information and Protocol UnitStating the university's commitment to order.

CUSTECH management issued a warning that it would not hesitate to impose decisive disciplinary measures on any student found violating the institution's rules and regulations. Students are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the Students’ Handbook and adhere to all established rules.

Management warned that it would not hesitate to take decisive disciplinary action against any student found guilty of violating the rules and regulations of the University.

— University's Information and Protocol UnitIssuing a warning against rule violations.
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