UniCal Suspends 19 Students Over Exam Misconduct

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

The suspension order is contained in a letter signed by the Director of Administration on behalf of the institution’s Registrar, made available to reporters on Tuesday in Calabar.

Speaking on the development, the university’s spokesperson explained that the letter followed approval by the university’s senate after due consideration of the committee’s recommendations.

He said the affected students were suspended for one academic session, covering the 2025/2026 session, and would resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the spokesperson, the affected students cut across various faculties, including administration, social sciences, biological sciences, arts, education, allied medical sciences, pharmacy, and environmental sciences, with others drawn from nursing science, peace and conflict studies, science laboratory technology, estate management, marketing, and related departments.

He added that the university has directed all deans, heads of departments, and relevant units to enforce the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.