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Achievers University in Owo, Ondo State, has expelled more than 15 female students for involvement in sexually explicit videos that circulated on social media, the institution’s leadership announced on Friday, January 30, 2026. The decision was disclosed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Bode Ayorinde, during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony attended by 936 new students.
In a statement delivered at the event, Professor Ayorinde said the expulsions were a result of gross indiscipline and a breach of the university’s code of conduct. He reiterated that Achievers University maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward behaviour that undermines morale, academic focus and institutional reputation. “Some students place their phones before them, record nude dances and tag Achievers University,” Ayorinde stated, warning that such conduct would not be tolerated and would attract the severest sanctions, including expulsion.
The pro-chancellor used the occasion to caution students against the misuse of social media, noting that inappropriate online activities could derail academic careers and damage personal futures. He emphasized that the expulsions were intended to serve as a deterrent to others and to reinforce the expectation that students uphold discipline and integrity.
In addition to the expulsions over sex video offences, Ayorinde disclosed that in 2025 the university dismissed 17 students for attempting to obtain examination clearance without settling their fees, and expelled three others for drug-related offences. He also recounted an earlier case in which a final-year student was dismissed after making a threat perceived as inviting Boko Haram to the university, with the student’s paid tuition refunded before formal dismissal.
University leadership said the disciplinary measures reflect a broader commitment to safeguarding academic integrity, campus safety and a culture of responsible behaviour. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amos Aremu, in his remarks, stressed the importance of quality assurance and a conducive learning environment, urging students to focus on intellectual growth, ethical conduct and positive engagement within and beyond the campus community.
The expulsions have drawn public attention amid ongoing debates about student conduct and the role of social media in shaping behaviour among young adults in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Institutional authorities insist that adherence to established rules is critical to preserving educational standards and protecting institutional reputation.
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