University suspends 19 students, gives reason

An official said the affected students were suspended for one academic session covering the 2025/2026 session.

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended 19 students over alleged examination misconduct, following recommendations by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.

Speaking to NAN on the suspension, the university’s spokesperson, Effiong Eyo, said the letter followed approval by the university’s senate after consideration of the committee’s recommendations.

Mr Eyo said the affected students were suspended for one academic session covering the 2025/2026 session.

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

Mr Eyo said those affected were students of different faculties, including administration, social sciences, biological sciences, arts, education, allied medical sciences, pharmacy and environmental sciences.

Others, he said, were from nursing science, peace and conflict studies, science laboratory technology, estate management, marketing and related departments.

The spokesperson said the university has directed all deans, heads of departments and relevant units to enforce the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.