Cross River varsity suspends nine students over malpractice

The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, has suspended nine students for one academic session over examination misconduct.

According to the university’s Public Relations Unit, the suspension followed recommendations by the Senate Examination Misconduct Committee.

In a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha, and conveyed to the affected students on Monday, the university said the suspension would cover the 2026/2027 academic session.

The affected students will remain suspended throughout the 2026/2027 academic session and are expected to resume their studies in the 2027/2028 academic session.

The students are Ogabi Emmanuel, Atim Mofam, Wasim Kumato, Onum Evela and Reuben Chinonso, all from the Department of Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts.

Others are Etuk Emediong Loius of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Okoronkwo Eleazar Chidera of the Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences; Atamgba Victor Yeneochiakim of the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; and Thialo James Akobi of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences.

The university directed the Acting Chief Security Officer, deans, heads of departments and other relevant units to take note of the decision and ensure full compliance with the suspension.

The institution did not disclose details of the specific examination offences committed by the affected students in the statement.