Madonna University has confirmed that it expelled one nursing student and suspended 14 others following a video recorded inside a hospital that circulated widely online, according to Premium Times Nigeria.
The disciplinary action was reported by several Nigerian outlets, including Punch Newspapers, Sahara Reporters and edugist.org, which said the video was described as offensive. Premium Times Nigeria reported the university's confirmation of the expulsions.
The sanctions differ by student: one was expelled, while the remaining 14 received suspensions, according to the reports. The footage was filmed in a hospital setting and drew public attention after it spread on social media.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has also spoken about the case, with TVC News reporting that the body issued a clarification on the disciplinary measures taken against the students.
Coverage of the incident has focused on the video's content and the university's response, with outlets characterising the footage as offensive. The reports did not provide further detail on the length of the suspensions or the specific conduct cited in the university's decision.
The case has drawn attention to how nursing students are disciplined over conduct in clinical settings, and to the speed at which videos recorded in hospitals can spread online.
What to watch next: whether Madonna University issues a fuller statement on the sanctions, and whether the affected students or their representatives challenge the outcome.
