The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended 19 students for one academic session after they were found culpable of alleged examination malpractice.
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‎The disciplinary action, which takes effect during the 2025/2026 academic session, followed the approval of the University Senate based on recommendations submitted by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. The affected students are expected to return to campus in the 2026/2027 academic session.
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‎The decision was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr. Ekpo Citizen, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr. Chukwuka Icha.
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‎Confirming the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Effiong Eyo, said the sanctioned students are drawn from various faculties, including Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Nursing, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management and Marketing.
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‎He also disclosed that deans, heads of departments and other relevant university units have been directed to ensure full compliance with the suspension order.