Nigeria, March 23 -- The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has expelled 71 students for falsifying their entry qualifications.

The decision was reached during the university's Senate's 433rd meeting on 4 March following a comprehensive investigation by the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities.

The investigation revealed that the affected students secured admission into the university with forged O-Level results and Diploma certificates.

A statement published in the university's weekly bulletin on Friday confirmed that their actions directly violate Section 20.7, Category A (vii) of the General Examinations and Academic Regulations.

The expulsion spans various departments and academic levels. University officials describe...