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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...