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The Honourable member representing Idemili North and South federal constituency, Hon. Uche Okonkwo also known as Ebubeagu Ojoto, has in a heartfelt plea dated today October 6, 2025, urged Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Soludo to release Chigozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, on compassionate grounds. The native doctor from Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area has been in detention since February 2025, facing charges related to promoting get-rich-quick schemes, preparing charms for criminals, and misleading youths. The lawmaker in his letter promised to stand as surety for Akwa Okuko should the governor grant him bail, emphasizing that such a decision would be viewed as a profound act of statesmanship and compassion. "It would reinforce the values of peace and forgiveness deeply cherished by Ndi Anambra," he wrote. Read the appeal letter in full below: The appeal comes shortly after Soludo outlined str...

The Students' Union Government (SUG) President, Comr. Elijah Ekanem of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has been suspended from the union activities and from being a student of the institution. The action, detailed in an official letter today - October 2, 2025, cites gross misconduct including the forceful seizure of vehicle keys from a driver attached to his office and disseminating false information against the institution's constituted authorities. The suspension letter, signed by Dr. Dominic Ekpo, Dean of Students' Affairs, and made available to EruditeNewsBlog by Elijah Ubong the Union's Director of Information who was earlier suspended by said SUG President, further directs Ekanem to appear before the university's Students' Disciplinary Committee for further investigation. It references the AKSU Students' Handbook, which classifies such actions as major infractions warranting severe penalties. "This is as a result of your gross miscon...