CUSTECH expels eight students over examination misconduct

The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has approved the expulsion of eight students over their involvement in examination misconduct.

The decision was ratified by the University Senate at its 30th Regular Meeting held on April 29, 2026, in accordance with the institution’s academic regulations as outlined in the Students’ Handbook.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Mr Eli Gbadufu, the affected students were found guilty of various forms of examination malpractice during the first-semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic session.

He explained that the students were investigated by the Examination Misconduct Committee, whose findings were subsequently upheld by the Senate.

The expelled students are Ogedemgbe A. Nelson (100 Level, Economics), Yakubu Abdulrazak Adavize (300 Level, Library and Information Science), Olowu Samuel Ayomide (200 Level, Mining Engineering), Usman Bilal (400 Level, Information Technology), Adams Michael (200 Level, Information Technology), Ale David (200 Level, Mechanical Engineering), Habiba Muhammed (100 Level, Business Administration), and Mustapha Faith Adetutu (200 Level, Agricultural Science).

The university management reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, urging students to adhere strictly to academic rules and uphold integrity in their studies.