{
  "id": 12074059,
  "title": "Kogi varsity withdraws 56 students, expels one for exam malpractice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/kogi-varsity-withdraws-56-students-expels-one-for-exam-malpractice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:15:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kogi-varsity-withdraws-56-students-expels-one-for-exam-malpractice/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Prince Abubakar Audu (PAAU) in Kogi State has taken decisive action regarding academic performance during the 2025/2026 session. 56 students were withdrawn due to poor academic performance, non-registration for two consecutive semesters, and other deficiencies. One student was expelled for egregious examination misconduct. Despite these actions, 44 students were honored with First-Class Honours. Of these high achievers, eight hailed from the Department of Forestry, six from Physiology, and one from Microbiology. The decision was made at the 168th Regular Meeting of the Senate on September 30, 2026, following a review of the second-semester examination results. The Senate also took into account the Results Verification Committee's report on the academic standings of all students.",
  "summary": "Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has withdrawn 56 students for poor academic performance, failure to register for two consecutive semesters and other academic deficiencies during the 2025/2026 academic session. The university also expelled one student for what it described as gross examination misconduct, while 44 students graduated with First-Class Honours. This was…",
  "key_points": [
    "56 students withdrawn for academic deficiencies at PAAU",
    "One student expelled for severe examination misconduct",
    "44 students awarded First-Class Honours in various departments"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}