Northwest University, Kano, has expelled 34 students over their involvement in examination misconduct.
The Head of the university’s Public Relations Unit, Abubakar Ibrahim, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Isyaku Adamu, confirmed the development in a statement issued.
The statement sighted by SolaceBase on Wednesday said the Senate of the university approved the expulsion of the students 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.
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The statement further explained that the action was taken in accordance with the university’s Examination Regulations as contained in the Students’ Handbook.
In addition to the expulsions, the Senate approved the rustication of 18 students, while 22 others were issued warning letters for various examination-related offences.
The statement further disclosed that one student, Rukayya Ahmad Zukuri, was exonerated after the case against her was reviewed.
The university reiterated its commitment to upholding academic integrity and urged all students to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing examinations.
The Full Lists below:
Expelled (34 Students)
S/N Name Registration No.
1 Maryam Muhammad UG24BSE1108
2 Yusuf Muhammad Buhari UG19PHE1239
3 Zainab Abdullahi UG22BSE2174
4 Muzammil Muhammad Sagir UG20MTH1035
5 Aisha Ibrahim Jalo UG20BSE2124
6 Sumayya Yusuf Murtala UG19CHE1506
7 Ahmad Aminu UG22CHM1026
8 Asiya Rabiu Khairiyya UG22PHE1038
9 Muhammad Aliyu Sunusi UG19CHE1468
10 Fatima Jamilu Usman UG20BIO1103
11 Ummi Isyaku Dalhatu UG19BIO1088
12 Safiya Muhammad UG19CHE1500
13 Khadija Abdullahi Dauda UG24ANT1068
