University suspends 19 students, gives reason

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has taken decisive action against 19 students, suspending them for the entire 2025/2026 academic session. This measure comes after the Students’ Disciplinary Committee investigated allegations of examination misconduct and subsequently recommended the suspensions.

The university's Registrar, Chukwuka Icha, through the Director of Administration Citizen Ekpo, officially communicated the suspension order. The university's senate granted final approval after reviewing the committee's findings, confirming the students' breach of academic integrity.

Students from a wide array of faculties, including administration, social sciences, biological sciences, arts, education, allied medical sciences, pharmacy, environmental sciences, nursing science, peace and conflict studies, science laboratory technology, estate management, and marketing, are among those affected. The university has instructed deans and department heads to ensure strict compliance with the suspension directive.

These students are expected to return to their studies for the 2026/2027 academic session, marking a significant pause in their academic careers due to the misconduct. The university's firm stance underscores its commitment to upholding examination standards.

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The university has said the students would resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.