Northwest University, Kano State, has dismissed 34 students after they were found guilty of examination misconduct.
The decision was disclosed in a statement released on Monday and signed by the Head of the university’s Public Relations Unit, Abubakar Ibrahim, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Isyaku Adamu.
According to the statement, which was sighted on Wednesday, the university Senate approved the disciplinary action during its 66th regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18, 2026.
“The Senate of the university at its 66th statutory meeting held on Wednesday, 17th and Thursday, 18th June 2026 approved the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct arising from the Second Semester 2024/2025 Examination,” the statement said.
The institution said the decision was in line with its examination rules as outlined in the Students’ Handbook.
In addition to the expulsions, the Senate also approved the rustication of 18 students, while 22 others received warning letters for various forms of examination-related offences.
The statement further noted that one student, Rukayya Ahmad Zukuri, was cleared after her case was reviewed.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining academic integrity and urged students to comply strictly with all examination regulations.
