The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students over their alleged involvement in the circulation of private content linked to the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
The university announced the suspension in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tajudeen Opoola, through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).
According to the statement, the affected students — Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel — were accused of conspiring to cyberbully Adio by allegedly posting information relating to his private life online.
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FUOYE alleged that the duo shared Adio’s private affairs on digital platforms after he failed to meet certain financial demands allegedly made by them.
The institution described the development as unacceptable and capable of damaging its reputation.
“The university frowns at any conduct capable of bringing the institution into disrepute,” the statement noted, adding that investigations remain ongoing.
Pending the outcome of the investigation, the two students have been directed to proceed on immediate suspension.
The latest disciplinary action comes just days after the university suspended Adio alongside two senior officials over allegations involving the unauthorised collection of money from students.
The suspended officials are the Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Olanrewaju Ogunjobi, and the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services, Dr. Banji Rildwan Olaleye.
University authorities had earlier disclosed that a fact-finding committee investigated claims that 100-level students were made to pay ₦1,000 each for practical sessions without the approval of management.
The institution also alleged that about ₦700,000 linked to the exercise was traced to Adio’s personal account, a claim that remains part of the ongoing investigation.
Soon after the suspension of the student leader became public, an explicit video allegedly involving Adio surfaced online and quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing widespread reactions.
The controversy has sparked debate among students and youth groups, with calls for fairness, accountability and due process.
FUOYE, however, maintains that the latest suspension relates specifically to allegations of cyberbullying and the publication of private content.
The university said it remains committed to protecting members of its community while enforcing discipline and safeguarding its institutional integrity.
Investigations into both the cyberbullying allegations and the extortion claims are ongoing.
