UniCal Suspends Nine Students for One Academic Session Over Examination Misconduct

The Senate of the University of Calabar has suspended nine students for one academic session over their involvement in examination misconduct.
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According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Unit, made available to newsmen in Calabar on Monday, the suspension was conveyed to the affected students in letters signed by the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha.

The action, the university said, followed the approval of the Senate based on recommendations by its Examination Misconduct Committee.

“The affected students have been suspended for the 2026/2027 academic session and are expected to resume their studies in the 2027/2028 academic session.

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“Five of the affected students are from the Department of Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts.

The university directed the Acting Chief Security Officer, deans, heads of departments and other relevant units to take note of the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.
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Governor Eno Approves Appointment Letters for 4,000 Civil Service Recruitment Beneficiaries

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the State Civil Service Commission to immediately commence the issuance of appointment letters to 4,000 successful candidates who participated in the recently concluded civil service recruitment exercise.
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Governor Eno gave the directive on Friday, September 18, 2026, when he received the report of the recruitment exercise from a team led by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Ekerebong Umoh, at Government House, Uyo.
The Governor also approved the recruitment of an additional 2,000 teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to complement the model primary schools constructed across the state.

Governor Eno commended the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Ekerebong Umoh; the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong; the Head of Service, Mrs. Elsie Peters; and other members of the recruitment team for their diligence, transparency and commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all applicants.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing fair and equal opportunities for Akwa Ibom people willing to serve the state.
The Governor recalled that a friend had contacted him seeking preferential treatment for his son during the recruitment exercise, but he advised him to allow the young man to go through the established process. The applicant eventually emerged successful.

“Today is one day I feel very happy to serve the State. We can say truthfully that we had a transparent recruitment exercise, and the people coming in will value the job because they know they worked hard to come into the service.

“I only hope and trust God that when we finish our tour of duty, posterity will be kind to us. Posterity will be able to see what we actually wanted to achieve, that for once we can have an Akwa Ibom State where everybody can be somebody,” Governor Eno said.

Presenting the report of the recruitment exercise, Mrs. Umoh thanked Governor Eno for creating employment opportunities for thousands of unemployed youths through what she described as a fair and transparent recruitment process.

She disclosed that more than 36,000 candidates registered for the recruitment exercise through the official portal, while 12,000 candidates qualified to participate in the first-stage interview.
According to her, candidates who scored 50 per cent and above in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) proceeded to the oral interview stage for the final selection.

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She said the recruitment exercise was comprehensive and demanding due to the large number of applicants, adding that the process was conducted to ensure fairness and transparency.

Those present at the meeting included the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Head of Service, Mrs. Elsie Peters; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; and other government officials.
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AFIT Hosts NNSAT Students on Study Tour to Enhance Technical awareness

The Under-Training Personnel of the Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology (NNSAT) on Thursday 17 September 2026, visited the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) as part of an ongoing training tour aimed at broadening their technical knowledge on armament and advancement in technology.
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Receiving the students on behalf of the Commandant AFIT, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, the Institute Intelligence Officer, Squadron Leader Olufemi Samson Abiodun, encouraged the students to embrace the knowledge gained during the study tour and remain committed to upholding the professional standards of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He thanked the Commandant of NNSAT for providing the students with the opportunity to visit the Institute and for sustaining inter-service collaboration in training.

Earlier in his remarks, the representative of the Commandant, Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, Commander Emmanuel Izekor, stated that the study tour was designed to expose the students to practical demonstration of instructions in armament technology with emphasis on research and development.

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Commander Izekor expressed appreciation to the Commandant AFIT for providing the enabling environment and for availing the students with experienced instructors who imparted relevant knowledge during the tour. Responding on behalf of the students, Petty Officer Alkali IN expressed gratitude to the AFIT Commandant for the warm reception accorded them and assured that the knowledge gained would be reflected in their subsequent training and service.

The visit underscores the commitment of both institutions to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing and improving joint operational capabilities within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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