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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...

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 ...

David Adeleke, the Afro beats stardom popularly known as Davido, yesterday - Sunday, October 19, 2025, officially commissioned a female hostel in Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State, named after his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, during the 6th Convocation Ceremony of the school. The emotional event where he delivered an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class while cutting the ribbon to unveil the Veronica Adeleke Female Hostel - a project he described as a tribute to his mother’s lifelong passion for education and philanthropy, was attended by dignitaries, students, and entertainment personalities. Speaking during the ceremony, Davido urged graduates to pursue purpose-driven lives and use their gifts to impact society positively. "When I looked into your faces, I saw the same fire that built me that hunger to be seen, to make something out of nothing, to turn pain into power. Talent might open the door, but purpose gives it meaning.” he said. The si...

Maazi Nnamdi Kanu's youngest brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu alongside Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Maazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested today - October 20, 2025, in Abuja during an earlier scheduled peaceful protest demanding Kanu's unconditional release. The arrest in a report gathered by EruditeNewsBlog, occurred amid a demonstration organized under " #FreeNnamdiKanuNow and #MNKOct20 ," where protesters to wit: supporters of Kanu, including family members, legal team representatives, and activists, gathered to highlight what they describe as Maazi Kanu's unjust prolonged detention and trial. Security forces, including police and possibly army personnel, dispersed the crowd using tear gas before the multiple arrests of protesters including Ejimakor and Kanu's youngest brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu. Ejimakor confirmed the arrest himself via a post on Twitter stating: “We’ve Just Been Arrested... At FCT CID, No 1 Zaria St, Garki 2, Abuja.” ...

Imagine applying for your dream course, but got transferred to another course that didn't match the dream course. Of course, it won't be funny. But then, what's your next line of action? This was the topic that did turn into a heated debate in today's conversation via my UNIZIK Aspirants Connect WhatsApp group, and drawing from the conversation, this article breaks down the key issues which I'll try to make bit concise and with very simple terms or wordings as possible so person no go come my DM say make I explain. Kindly note that having this here is to make it accessible at any point in time; with the goal being to help prospective Zikites make smart choices that fit their life goals and that will help them build a future they'll be proud of. See conversation below: Other parts of the conversation I wish to comment on: Joeblaq: "Davido studied music Boss. Your entire generation no rich pass am" Anonymous in response:   "Destiny ...

©JAMB Press... At the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions held on 18th July, 2025, by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), amongst others, and chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, critical resolutions were reached regarding the timelines for the 2025 admissions exercise. The meeting resolved that all public universities must complete and forward their recommendations of suitably-qualified candidates, who selected them as their first choice to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on or before Tuesday, 30th September, 2025. Private universities, on the other hand, are required to submit their admission recommendations on or before Friday, 31st October, 2025, to allow sufficient time for other tiers of tertiary institutions to conduct their admissions. It was further agreed that the 2025 admission exercise would close as follows:  Public Universities: 31st October, 2025;  Private Universities: 30th ...

An injection identified as cabotegravir (CAB-LA), made by ViiV Healthcare to prevent Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV), has been approved in England and Wales.  According to reports, the long-acting shot, which is to be given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus. This to some medical experts, will help meet the ambition of ending new HIV cases by 2030 in the United Kingdom. In the words of Wes Streeting, the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: "The approval of this game-changing injection perfectly embodies what this government is determined to deliver - cutting-edge treatments that save lives and leave no one behind. For vulnerable people who are unable to take other methods of HIV prevention, this represents hope." Reports also gathered that, a HIV prevention therapy known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), is being taken by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of getting H...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has in a closed-door meeting today - Friday, October 17, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, led by its National President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, opened up on its major demands amid the ongoing two week warning strike which is now in its fifth day, to Nigerian concerned key Senate committees, including those on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, and Labour. According to a report sourced partly from NTA News, ASUU during the meeting, emphasized that Nigerian universities require sustainable and increased funding to support scholarly research, upgrade decaying infrastructure to wit: hostels, lecture halls, labs et al., and improve remuneration for academic staff. Prof. Piwuna highlighted that Nigerian lecturers' salaries are among the lowest in Africa, making it difficult to attract or retain talent, and that unresolved issues from the 2009 ASUU-Federal Government Agreement including revitalization funds, continue t...

The Nigerian Federal Government has filed a  five-count charge including criminal defamation charges against Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi over defamatory statements he made against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District. The prosecution in the charge sheet marked CR/547/2025 , and filed by Mohamed Babadoko Abubakar, Director of the Department of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, on behalf of the Attorney General of the Federation, accused Senator Nwebonyi who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District and serves as Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, of making several remarks intended to damage Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s reputation, including describing her as “a habitual accuser” and “a woman who uses her gender as a weapon” during his appearances on Arise Television, Channels Television, TVC, and News Central Television in Abuja, as well as in other media outlets between March 3 and 29, 2025. He was further quoted to have said, “T...

A Nigerian Business entrepreneur Onyedikachukwu George Nnadozie, popularly known as GracefulGeorge, has in a scathing Facebook post that is sparking heated debates across social media, called out social media activists Martins Vincent Otse known as VeryDarkMan and cryptocurrency billionaire Linus Williams Ifeanyi (BLord) for the escalating online war between the duo, labeling them two babies in the body of adults. GracefulGeorge's post which obviously do serve as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of hero worship in the digital age, dissects the drama surrounding the repackaged iPhones saga to wit questionable business tactics, and petty retaliations, urging fans to stop idolizing influencers. "This whole saga is more than just two guys scrapping over fake iPhones. It's a reflection of us: Streets full of knockoffs, buyers getting played left and right, and these online 'heroes' preaching justice one minute, then slipping into the same game the next," ...

In an escalating social media feud that has captivated many Nigerians online, Martins Vincent Otse, a 31yrs old media activist and influencer from Edo State known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), accused cryptocurrency entrepreneur et business man Linus Williams Ifejika, a 27yrs old gentleman from Anambra State popularly called BLord, of shady business practices involving the sale of cosmetically upgraded iPhones to wit: converting iPhone XR to resemble the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max, potentially deceiving buyers with fake devices at inflated prices. The conflict intensified when BLord retaliated by leaking VDM's nude videos, prompting VDM to fire back with his own explicit content and further exposures of BLord's operations in recent reports. Reacting to this drama especially the nude leak which has raised a compelling legal question to wit: "Who between them truly broke the law? Is BLord solely guilty for posting VDM’s nudes, or could both men be liable under Nigerian la...

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, has ruled that Maazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is medically fit to stand trial on terrorism charges levelled against him. This determination was based on a report from a medical panel constituted by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), which was ordered by the court on September 26, 2025, to assess Kanu's health amid his ongoing complaints of deteriorating conditions while in DSS custody. The panel, comprising eight doctors to wit: seven specialists from Nigeria's geopolitical zones in fields like ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and gastroenterology, plus a coordinator, examined Kanu and submitted its report to the Attorney General of the Federation on October 13, 2025. During court proceedings today - October 16, 2025, the prosecution led by Barr. Adegboyega Awomolo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), referenced the report, and portions...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has in a move that raises questions about accessibility and transparency in Nigeria's electoral process, demanded a hefty sum of 1,505,901,750 Naira from a law firm that requested for a certified true copy of the national register of voters and all existing polling units, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provisions. In a memo dated October 13, 2025, from INEC's Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, addressed to V-C Ottakokpukpu & Associates, a law firm based in Wuse, Abuja, the firm submitted the request on October 8, 2025, invoking the FOIA provisions to seek comprehensive voter data covering the entire country - Nigeria. (Note that the FOIA which was enacted in 2011, mandates public institutions to disclose information unless exempted for reasons like national security.) According to the memo, INEC's decision aligns with Section 15 of the Electoral Act 2022, which empowers t...

The Federal Government has announced that it's no longer compulsory for senior secondary school students in arts and humanities seeking admission into higher/tertiary institutions to have a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examinations to wit WASSCE and NECO SSCE before they'll be considered for admission. The new policy termed: "Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions"  was unveiled Today October 14, 2025 in a communiqué issued by the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, and applies to both universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Institutions across the country. According to the communiqué, the reform became necessary after years of limited access, which left many qualified candidates unable to secure admission despite meeting the required standards. “Every year, over two million candidates sit for the Unified Tertiary Mat...

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has lifted the suspension of Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities on its campus, effective immediately, as announced by Registrar Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nnebedum. The decision follows a turbulent period that began with the suspension of SUG executives and subsequent campus unrest. Recall that on September 15, 2025, the SUG House of Representatives suspended Comr. Ozoagu Chinedu Godswill alongside other executives over allegations of cultism, threats to life, gross misconduct, and financial mismanagement. At the heart of the financial scandal was the alleged diversion of ₦124 million approved by the former Acting Vice-Chancellor (who has since been removed by the Federal Government) for SUG projects. According to the House's statement, the funds were withdrawn but shared among external actors and SUG officials, with no projects executed. An additional ₦100 million withdrawn from the SUG account over the past year remained unaccounted fo...

It's no longer news that several tertiary institutions across Nigeria have commenced their admission processes for 2025/26 academic session through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) with candidates actively checking their admission statuses. As earlier said via some of my UTME Forums, the JAMB CAPS portal is designed to streamline the admission process, allowing candidates to monitor their admission progress and make informed decisions. There has however been growing confusion surrounding terms such as “Not Admitted,” “Admission in Progress,” or  “Transfer Approval” displayed on the CAPS portal and misinterpreting any of these statuses can lead to missed opportunities or incorrect decisions. For instance, failing to accept a transfer approval promptly could jeopardize a candidate’s chances of securing admission. To address these concerns, I'll be helping with a clear and comprehensive explanation o...

In a powerful display of youthful resolve yesterday - October 8, 2025, hundreds of Nigerian students took to the streets in a synchronized National warning action across Abuja, Lagos, and particularly Asaba, protesting on what they describe as a deliberate plot to undermine Nigeria's path to refining independence. The students ably led by Comr. Charles Obinna Ijeomah, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone F Coordinator whose fiery oration electrified the crowd alongside the NANS National Vice President amongst other officials and stakeholders at the fervent rally in Asaba, declared that any fight against Dangote bounces on the innocent masses while vowing to shut down highways if sabotage against the $20 billion Dangote Refinery persists. The Asaba demonstration staged at Koka Junction, drew over 100 students from institutions like Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Delta State University amongst other institutions within South East and beyond. Placards bearing slog...

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...