Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has cancelled the final-year examination of its Microbiology students over alleged violations of the institution's rules on post-examination celebrations.

The university is directing affected students to retake the examination in the 2026/2027 academic session after payment of school fees.

The decision, which could delay the graduation of the affected students, has sparked criticism on Facebook, with some commenters questioning whether students who did not participate in the celebrations should face the same punishment.

In a letter dated 15 October 2026, the university's Registrar, through the Senate Services Division, informed the Head of the Department of Microbiolo...