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University of Calabar suspends nine students over exam misconduct

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 18:58 UTC
University of Calabar suspends nine students over exam misconduct
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The University of Calabar has suspended nine students for one academic session after a Senate decision on examination misconduct, according to Punch Nigeria. The report does not provide details of the alleged offences, identify the students or state when the suspensions took effect.

The University of Calabar has suspended nine students for one academic session over examination misconduct, according to Punch Nigeria. The disciplinary action followed a decision by the university Senate. The supplied report does not describe the conduct in question, say whether the students admitted or contested the allegations, or identify the programmes in which they are enrolled.

It also does not state when the suspensions began or whether the students may appeal the decision. No further sanctions were mentioned in the available material. The case adds to the university’s recorded disciplinary action over examinations, but the source provides no broader figures or comparison with previous misconduct cases at the institution.

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