The University of Calabar has suspended nine students for two academic sessions over examination malpractice and the submission of forged results.

The decision followed consideration of reports and recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Senate Committee on Examination Malpractice and the Senate Students’ Disciplinary Committee at the university’s 252nd Senate meeting.

The university said five of the students were found to have engaged in examination malpractice, while the remaining four were sanctioned for submitting forged results.

The suspended students include five from the Department of Pharmacy: Akwuba Enestina, Udom Iboro, Nwankwo Daniel, Ore Israel and Chisom Ejafa.

The others are Lazarus Ebogo of the Department of Home Economics, Ele Godwin of the Department of Zoology, Ofem Patrick of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology and Makailu Pamilo of the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies.

The suspension takes effect from the 2024/2025 academic session.

The university directed the affected departments and faculties, as well as the Acting Chief Security Officer, to ensure full compliance with the disciplinary decision.

The development is part of UNICAL’s broader disciplinary measures against academic misconduct. In July, the university also suspended 19 students for one academic session over examination misconduct.

The institution has continued to emphasise adherence to academic regulations and disciplinary standards among students.