Madonna University Confirms Expulsion of Nursing Students

Madonna University, Rivers State, has confirmed the expulsion of some nursing students over a viral video recorded inside its teaching hospital.

The university’s Public Relations Officer, Chima Achu, confirmed the development with Premium Times on Saturday.

According to Achu, the expelled students recorded the video inside the university’s teaching hospital and posted it with the caption, “No sick oo, nah Gen Z full hospital.”

Achu said the university would issue a formal statement on Monday.

“We’re preparing a response that’ll go out on Monday; of course there’ll be an official position by the university,” Achu said.

Tuition fee for Nursing students in Madonna is around 1.5-1.8M per session. Social media will be the end of us because when the video was getting views on TikTok, the poster MERCY was asked to take it down but she blatantly refused. She knows her school regulates what students… https://t.co/Twr9e9uOiU pic.twitter.com/BYFzcNAgU4

— Ize💙🌸 (@santaluceya) October 2, 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students has asked the university to reconsider the expulsions.

NANS President Akinteye Afeez said in a statement on Friday that the students’ conduct was unacceptable and did not reflect the discipline and professionalism expected within the university community.

Afeez nevertheless appealed to the institution to “temper justice with mercy” and “reconsider the severity of the punishment imposed on these students.”

“Expulsion is, by far, a grave punishment. Beyond the immediate academic consequences, it can fundamentally alter the course of a young person’s life,” Afeez said.

“These students have invested years of their lives, resources and hopes in pursuing a professional career in Nursing. An expulsion at this stage could have a lasting toll on their academics, their future careers and their mental and emotional wellbeing.”

Afeez urged the university to replace expulsion with a stern warning.

“We are certain that these students now understand the gravity of what they have done and already regret their action of gross misconduct. They have all taken responsibility and have already learnt their lessons the hard way,” he said.

“Therefore, we appeal to the compassion and clemency of the Management of Madonna University to please save their future and give them a second chance.”