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Awka Anglican Diocese Threatens to Withdraw From Church of Nigeria Following Archbishop Ibezim's Compulsory Leave

The Diocesan Board of the Anglican Diocese of Awka has threatened to sever ties with the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion and align instead with the Church of England if the Primate and Bishop Samuel C. Ezeofor persist in actions the Board regards as threats to the diocese’s peace and unlawful interference in its affairs. The warning came in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting of the Board on Friday, 16 October 2026, at the Chapel of Divine Favour, Archbishop’s Palace, Ifite Awka. The Board emphatically rejected a letter dated 13 October 2026 from the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Revd Henry C. Ndukuba, which directed Archbishop Alexander C. Ibezim, PhD, to proceed on six months’ compulsory leave. It also rejected the Primate’s appointment of the Rt Revd Samuel C. Ezeofor as Supervising Bishop of Awka Diocese and Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger. The Board declared that it “emphatically rejects in its entirety the said letter,” describing...

FULL REPORT: Bishop Ibezim Sues Anglican Primate Over 6 Month Compulsory Leave, Insists Due Process Wasn't Followed

The Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, has dragged the Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, and the Dean of the Church, Most Rev. Blessing Enyindah, to the High Court of Anambra State via a suit, marked A/371/2026 and filed on October 13, 2026, at the Awka Judicial Division through lead counsel BEI Nwofor (SAN) and others, amid a directive from the Primate placing Ibezim on six months’ compulsory leave with immediate effect. In his originating summons and supporting affidavit, Ibezim argues that the Church of Nigeria has a clear due process for disciplining a serving bishop or archbishop. He cites Sections 55, 75(1)–(5), and 76(1)–(5) of the Constitution and Canons, together with Sections 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 of Canon XVI. Under these provisions, a bishop against whom charges are brought is to be tried before a court consisting of the Primate and other bisho...

Court Remands APC Lawyer Over Contempt of Court

Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, a senior lawyer and former Attorney-General popularly known as JFK, was remanded in custody on Thursday, 8 October 2026, after Chief Justice Komba Kamanda of Sierra Leone, rejected his apology and found him in contempt of court during Supreme Court proceedings. Kamara, lead counsel for the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), was representing party interests in a challenge to the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025. The dispute centres on whether Parliament followed the correct constitutional procedure when the bill was treated as passed earlier this year. The confrontation began on Wednesday, 7 October, when Kamara challenged the Attorney-General’s Office over what he said was the failure to file required documents, including a Statement of Case. The exchange grew heated. Remarks attributed to Kamara, described by the Chief Justice as “terribly derogatory” et “very, very degrading” to the Court’s personality and integrity, prompted ...

Law Student Issues Pre-Action Notice to Vice Chancellor, Others, Over SUG Presidential Election

A law student and former Vice President of the Law Students’ Association (LAWSA) at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) identified as Onyema Chiagozie Valentine, has served a formal pre-action notice demanding the nullification of the school's 23 September 2026 Students’ Union Government (SUG) presidential election. The notice, dated Friday, 9 October 2026, was addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria Electoral Commission (UNECO), Dean of Student Affairs, ICT Department, and the Managing Director/Administrator of Campus Vote UNN, among others. It was received and stamped by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Office the same day. Valentine, who was a screened and cleared candidate in the presidential poll after an earlier unsuccessful bid for the SUG vice-presidency, alleges that the electronically conducted election violated multiple provisions of the SUG Constitution. He cites breaches of Articles 3, 97, 101, 102 and 103, and states ...

UNIZIK Admission Guide: From School and JAMB Approval to Full Onboarding for Freshers

There’s always this tension being an aspirant, especially when admission starts. Most times you find yourself refreshing JAMB CAPS every hour, checking if anything has changed. Your friends have already posted screenshots of their admission. Some are celebrating, others are already talking about acceptance fees and clearance. That kind pressure!!! Then one morning, your own admission finally drops. Relief hits first… then confusion. What exactly do I do next? When do I start paying fees? Where do I even begin? Et al. The good news is that you don’t need to overthink or panic. The process is clearer than it first appears once you know the right order of steps. In this article, I'll be explaining in details everything that happens after UNIZIK approves your admission, including how to handle course transfers or supplementary offers, how to accept the admission properly, and the full onboarding process once your admission reflects on the UNIZIK portal. Firstly, note that w...

Step by Step Guide to Authenticating Your Academic Certificate Online as FG Digitises the Process

The Nigerian Government has fully shifted the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates online thereby eliminating the need for applicants to travel to the Federal Ministry of Education offices in Abuja to complete the process. The digital system as disclosed by the National Orientation Agency, aims to cut delays, boost transparency, protect the integrity of academic records, and make verification easier for Nigerians both at home and abroad. According to the Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, the move will reduce bureaucracy, speed up processing times, and give institutions, employers and other organisations a more reliable way to confirm academic qualifications. Here’s a Clear, Step by Step Guide on how to Authenticate Your Academic Certificate Online Step 1. Visit the Ministry’s official portal and create an account with your personal details. Step 2. Upload clear, legible scans of the required documents or papers. These usually include your degre...

FG Uncovers Over 258,000 Illegal Admissions in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, Discloses Grave Consequences for Institutions and Officials

The Federal Government has revealed that illegal admissions in Nigerian tertiary institutions are far larger than previously estimated, with universities accounting for more than 200,000 cases and colleges of education another 58,000. The Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in Abuja while inaugurating a ministerial committee on strengthening accreditation and quality assurance for tertiary institutions. According to Alausa, the scale of the problem goes well beyond ordinary administrative lapses. Admissions carried out outside approved procedures, including the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System (JAMB CAPS), have become widespread. He described the situation as a shame and made clear that the government will no longer repeatedly legitimise such practices through amnesty or condonement. For colleges of education, the ministry had initially expected only about 5,600 students to be affected when it...

FG to Give Over 5 million Students Free Daily Data, While Tightening Internet Rules for Children Under 16

The Nigerian Federal Government will reportedly begin providing 102400 kilobytes of free daily data to over five million Nigerian students from 1 October 2026, while security agencies are expected in the coming weeks to announce rules restricting internet access for children under 16. Both announcements were made today in Abuja at the launch of the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) with telecommunications operators. According to report gathered by EruditeBlog, the data scheme is designed to remove connectivity costs as a barrier to digital learning. Eligible students in public senior secondary schools and public tertiary institutions will be able to use the daily 102400kb allowance only on approved educational websites and platforms. The allocation will not cover general browsing, social media or unapproved sites. Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa said ...

NANS Senate Presidential Aspirant Comr. Charles Ijeomah Receives Strong Backing from Alma Mater's SUG as He Flags Off His Campaign

In a significant show of grassroots support and institutional alignment, Giant Comr. Charles Ijeomah, popularly known as EBUBE NANS or EBUBE ALUTA, the aspirant for the position of Senate President in the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), officially launched his campaign by identifying with the Student Union Government (SUG) of his alma mater, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The event took place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Giant House Complex within the university premises. Comr. Ijeomah was warmly received by the current SUG President, Giant Comr. Ochuba Chukwusom Samuel, alongside other executive members of the union. Comr. Charles Ijeomah previously served as the SUG President of UNIZIK during the 29th House administration, where he demonstrated exemplary leadership focused on student advocacy, welfare improvements, and effective representation. His tenure was marked by tangible achievements in addressing student concerns, fostering unity among cam...

JUST IN: Court Restrains Soludo From Demolishing Onitsha Main Market

Justice Joseph Ifeanyi Nweze of the Anambra State High Court has restrained Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo from demolishing Onitsha Main Market, pending a substantive legal suit challenging the move is resolved. Governor Soludo had earlier disclosed plans to clear parts of the market during a meeting with community stakeholders, describing its present state as deteriorated and unattractive to customers. According to him, the once-thriving commercial hub had lost its appeal and warned that a difficult but necessary demolition exercise would be carried out to transform it into a modern facility comparable to international standards, referencing Taiwan as a model. Concerned about the implications of the proposed redevelopment, the plaintiffs, led by Izuchukwu Paul Madubuko on behalf of themselves, traders, and occupants of Human Fence Zone 1 Line in the market; and represented by Nnamdi Ibegbu (SAN) under Ref No: O/MISC.35/2026, sought a court order preventing the planned demolition. Ju...

Wike Vs Soldier Showdown: More Revelations on the Gaduwa Estate Land Ownership Dispute, Surfaces

There was a tense confrontation today November 11, 2025, in the Gaduwa district of Abuja, Nigeria, between our dear FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accompanied by FCTA officials and security personnel, and a group of courageous soldiers over an ongoing land ownership dispute involving allegations of illegal acquisition. Reports gathered by EruditeNewsBlog disclosed that the land in question is a parcel (Plot 1946) in the Gaduwa estate, designated for development and possibly linked to high-ranking officials, including the Chief of Army Staff. From the video coverage attached to this news article, Wike alongside his convoy approached the said site around midday to inspect and enforce compliance with FCT land allocation rules, including recent fines on property owners for converting residential homes to commercial use without permits, but were stopped by soldiers stationed there claiming the ongoing activities were legitimate and backed by proper documentation. Wike had to alight his vehic...

MNK: "Charge Filed Under A Wrong Or Repealed Law Does Not Vitiate The Trial" - Lawyers Clarifies

In a recent detailed Facebook post that has sparked widespread discussion among legal practitioners and the public, a Nigerian erudite lawyer, Barr. Chinaza Duke Nwosu (Duke M. C. Nwosu), has addressed a common misconception surrounding the ongoing terrorism trial of Maazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Recall that Maazi Kanu is facing a 15-count amended charge filed by the Federal Government, stemming from his activities as IPOB leader, including broadcasts alleged to incite violence as well as undermine national security. The trial, which has seen multiple adjournments, has the judgement to be delivered by Justice Omotosho, scheduled on November 20, 2025. There have however been arguments that he is being charged under a wrong law, and/or an inexistent law which in otherwords, invalidates the proceedings, Duke challenging these arguments stated that there are actually existing laws to wit: the latest Terrorism Prevention Act, and the...

[FULL DETAILS]: Nigerian Senate Approves Bill Against Sexual Harassment by Teachers or Lecturers in Educational Institutions

The Nigerian Senate has adopted a landmark bill aimed at combating sexual harassment in tertiary educational institutions, introducing severe penalties including up to 14 years imprisonment without the option of a fine for offenders. The legislation, which seeks to safeguard students from misconduct by teachers or lecturers, was approved following a third reading during Tuesday's plenary session. Titled the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.1597) , the bill was presented for concurrence by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele of APC, Ekiti Central, who emphasized that it is designed to protect students from all forms of sexual abuse in academic settings, while establishing clear legal mechanisms or frameworks for enforcement and punishment. "The Bill is enacted to promote and protect ethical standards in tertiary education, the sanctity of the student-educator fiduciary relationship of authority, dependency and trust and respect for human ...

Student Graduates With Perfect 5.0 CGPA Despite Losing Dad and Education Sponsor in Her Second Year

A latest graduate of Bowen University identified as Lotechukwu Isioma Ikpo has etched her name into the institution's annals history, becoming the first student to graduate with a flawless 5.0 out of 5.0 CGPA despite losing her father and education sponsor in her second year. The groundbreaking achievement was unveiled during the university's 25th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, November 1, 2025, where Ikpo was also named the Best Graduating Student. Cheers erupted in the convocation hall as she mounted the stage repeatedly to receive a cascade of awards and honors for her unparalleled academic excellence. In a heartfelt statement posted on its verified Facebook page as gathered by EruditeNewsBlog, Bowen University highlighted Ikpo's resilience amongst other amazing steps she took towards achieving this milestone. The post reads: "At our 20th Convocation Ceremony, one name lit up the hall - Lotechukwu Isioma Ikpo! Declared the Best Graduating Student, she...

JAMB Flags 2658 Admissions Illegal Over Irregularities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has identified and flagged 2,658 admissions conducted during the 2024/2025 academic session as illegal. This is contained in press statement drafted on October 31, 2025, coinciding with the closure of the admission process for the 2025/2026 session in public universities and made public today - November 1, 2025. According to report gathered by EruditeNewsBlog, the irregularities were uncovered through JAMB's routine institutional analysis, which audits admissions data against its mandatory Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Admissions processed outside CAPS such as direct placements, backdoor entries, or unverified offers are deemed invalid, as they bypass merit-based selection, transparency, and quota allocations. The 2,658 flagged admissions span 17 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi State accounts for the bulk (1,847 cases), raising concerns a...

"Judges are Corrupt Because They Know Not The Law" SC Judge who Had Delivered Over 600 Judgments Reveals

A Supreme Court Judge identified as Justice Emmanuel Agim has disclosed that most Nigerian Judges are corrupt because they are ignorant of the law, adding that if a lawyer knows the law, it is very difficult for him to be unethical. According to Justice Agim, who disclosed that he had delivered over 600 judgments, it is impossible to understand the reasoning of a judge without studying the judgment itself. If a lawyer knows the law, it is very difficult for him to be unethical. Same way if a judge knows the law, it is very difficult for him to be corrupt. "But ignorance is bliss.” he declared. He made the clarification on Friday while dismissing insinuations that judges belong to secret cults, at the Legacy Dialogue 2.0, organized by the Johnny Agim SAN (JASAN) Foundation in Abuja, with the theme “Institutionalization of Mentorship in the Legal Profession: A Strategic Blueprint for Professional Development.” The jurist also lamented what he described as the erosion of charact...

Wike Announces Plan to Build New Law School Campus Auditorium

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to construct a new auditorium at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, to accommodate the growing number of students seeking admission into the institution. He made the announcement on Monday during the official flag-off ceremony for the construction of over 600-bed hostels for male and female students at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja. According to the minister, the decision to build an additional auditorium followed discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who approved the project after learning of the current facility’s limitations. “When I discussed with my son, who was recently called to the bar, he told me that even with the new hostels, the existing auditorium may not take all the students. I raised this with Mr. President last night, and he directed that another auditorium should be built for the Nigerian Law School,” Wike said. He described the gesture as part of President Tinubu’s ongoing commitment ...