The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended 19 students for one academic session over alleged examination misconduct.
The suspension followed recommendations by the institution’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee and was approved by the university’s Senate.
The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. The letter was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Calabar.
Confirming the development, the Head of the University’s Public Relations Unit, Mr Effiong Eyo, said the disciplinary action followed the Senate’s consideration and approval of the committee’s findings.
According to Eyo, the affected students have been suspended for the entire 2025/2026 academic session and will be allowed to resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.
He explained that the students are drawn from several faculties, including Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences.
Others are from the Departments of Nursing Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management, Marketing and other related programmes.
Eyo added that the university has directed all deans, Heads of Departments (HODs) and relevant units to strictly enforce the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.
