News
Plateau varsity punishes 76 students over exam malpractice
The management of Plateau State University has sanctioned 76 students found guilty of engaging in examination malpractice.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos by the institution’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Masara Kim.
The university said the affected students were penalised following investigations into the misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining academic integrity and discipline on campus.
Kim said the action was approved by the university’s Senate during its 102nd regular meeting, chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution, Prof. Moses Galadima.
He added that the decision followed a report presented to the Senate by its Committee on Examination Misconduct.
According to Kim, the affected students committed the offences during the second semester examination for the 2024/2025 academic session.
“The committee investigated 76 students apprehended during the second semester examination for the 2024/2025 academic session.
“Offences such as possession of mobile phones in examination halls, written notes, and inscriptions on body parts related to examination questions were committed by the students.
“After deliberations, the Senate approved punishments in line with the provisions of the students’ handbook.
“The sanctions include rustication for one academic session, compulsory carryover of affected courses, and outright expulsions in severe cases,” he said.
Kim said the management reaffirmed the university’s zero tolerance for examination malpractice.
He added that the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Shedrach Best, had over time emphasised the university’s commitment to integrity, discipline, and sound moral values.
Very Nigerian reports that several other universities have taken similar or even more severe actions in recent months
University of Abuja expelled 28 students in February for offences including exam malpractice, cultism, result falsification, and other misconduct.
Similarly, Bayero University Kano in January expelled 62 students and rusticated 17 others over examination misconduct.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Mbappé makes history, Saka nets hat-trick as England clinch World Cup bronze with thrilling 6-4 victory over France
Gombe 2027: PDP aspirant withdraws court case, backs Pantami
Arabic Education should be integrated into national curriculum – Gov. Bala Mohammed
Obi/Kwankwaso ticket cannot win 2027 elections, NDC lone senator, Hanga says as he plots defection to APC
UNICAL moves to curb exam fraud, sacks eight staff, penalizes one
TCN announces power blackout in Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, three other Northern states
Police nab eight suspected cultists over alleged assault on Bayelsa Varsity student
Tems makes history as first African female artist with US Diamond-certified single
Imo now one-party state, our people have decided to re-elect Tinubu in 2027, Says Uzodimma
Court sentences two men to death by hanging for raping, murdering 17-year-old girl in Anambra
Trump criticises Tuchel’s tactics after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina
NBA Presidential Poll: Badejo-Okusanya leads as voting continues after cyberattack delay
APC crisis deepens as Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists sue party, INEC over Ondo primaries
NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike wins Beacon of Education Award, pledges support for children with special needs
5.0-magnitude quake rocks Southeastern Turkey
8 Public assets named after Tinubu since becoming president (Full List)
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
TCN announces power blackout in Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, three other Northern states
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s son bags degree in UK
APC crisis deepens as Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists sue party, INEC over Ondo primaries
Supreme Court directs final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties
Court sentences two men to death by hanging for raping, murdering 17-year-old girl in Anambra
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Tinubu
Yobe approves ₦460.8m support for Akara sellers, Women petty traders
Bauchi 2027: APC picks ex-Bala Mohammed campaign DG Faruk Mustapha as Deputy Gov candidate
Imo now one-party state, our people have decided to re-elect Tinubu in 2027, Says Uzodimma
BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader
It’s too early to judge Tinubu’s gov’t, Nigerians must be patient – Jide Kosoko
Court dismisses suit seeking INEC recognition of Turaki-led PDP interim NWC
