Kogi University Expels Eight Students for Exam Malpractices

Confluence University of Science and Technology, located in Kogi State, expelled eight students due to examination malpractices. The decision was confirmed in a letter signed by Deputy Registrar Academics, Mr.

Eli Gbadufu, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Lokoja. This action followed an investigation by the examination misconduct committee, which found the students guilty of violating academic policies during the first semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic session.

The expulsion was ratified during the university's 30th regular senate meeting held on April 29, 2026. The affected students include Ogdemgb Nelson (100L Economics), Yakubu Abdulrazak (300L Library and Information Science), Olowu Samuel Ayomid (200L Mining Engineering), Usman Bilal (400L Information Technology), Adam Michael (200L Information Technology), Al David (200L Mechanical Engineering), Habiba Muham (100L Business Administration), and Mustapha Faith Adetutu (200L Agricultural Science).

The university reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on academic dishonesty and emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of academic integrity.