The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life. The decision was taken at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting, following the consideration of a report by the Student Disciplinary Committee. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob on Sunday in Abuja, the affected students were found culpable of serious misconduct, including assault, conspiracy, burglary, theft, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the university portal for admission, as well as possession and use of hard drugs. The Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates earlier issued to...