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AKSU Final Year Student Sues Varsity After Being Expelled For Calling Out Governor On Facebook

It seems Nigerians will not be seeing an end to the gag on free speech and suppression of human rights soon as a final year student of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has been expelled by the institution for making a Facebook post that seemed to criticize the actions of the state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel.

Ekpo Iniobong Isang, a final year student of Engineering, made a post on the social media platform where he called out the state governor for not redeeming his promise to give cash gifts as well as employment positions to first-class graduates of the institution.

This post led to his suspension on September 7, 2020, for “gross misconduct” and then on April 9, 2021, the school further announced through a letter signed by the registrar of the university, Mr. John E. Udo, that Iniobong has been expelled from the university as they say his actions are a “breach of the Matriculation Oath.”

The letter also directed the chief security officer to deny him access to the institution henceforth.

EKPO Iniobong Isang
AK15/ENG/AEE/013
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Akwa lbom State University

EXPULSION FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT

At its 69th Meeting held on Wednesday, 31st March 2021, the Senate of Akwa Ibom State University deliberated on the report from the Students Disciplinary Committee. You will recall that you had appeared before the said Committee on a Case of publication of a derogatory and defamatory article on the Facebook platform about the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Visitor to the University.

This act constütutes a breach of the Matriculation 0ath and violation of the University rules and regulations enshrined in the Student Information Handbook. You are hereby expelled from the University for this act of gross misconduct which constitutes a breach of the Matriculation Oath.

You are required to submit to the Dean, Division of Students Affairs your student identity card and any other property of the University in your possession before your exit from the University.

Also, the Dean of your Faculty as well as the Head of your Department, are informed to ensure strict implementation of the Senate decision. The Chief Security Officer is, by a copy of this letter, directed not to allow you entry into the University Campuses.

The student, Mr. Iniobong Isang, who was left disheartened by the incident has responded to the school via a class action against it. In a letter served through the Inibehe Effiong Chambers to the Vice-Chancellor of the institution on the 18th of June, 2021, the student faulted his suspension in the first place as he was not at any time summoned to appear before any Senate committee to answer for his Facebook post.

It also stated that the University was crying more than the bereaved since the governor himself had not instituted any lawsuit against Mr. Iniobong for defamation of character. It further questioned why the institution sought to serve as the mouthpiece of the state governor.

In conclusion, the letter demanded an immediate and unconditional reinstatement of Mr. Iniobong Isang as a student of the university so that he can complete his studies with the restoration of his full rights and privileges. It also demanded a waiver on the tests and academic work he had missed as a result of the propaganda pursued by the school against him.

To add to that a sum of twenty million naira was demanded as compensation for damages – emotional, academic, and otherwise – caused Mr. Iniombong Isang by the harsh decision of the AKSU to expel him.

All demands are to be met in seven days from the time the letter is served. The letter also copied:

  • The Registrar & Secretary to Senate, Akwa Ibom State University.
  • The Dean of Student Affairs, Akwa Ibom State University.
  • The Chief Security Officer, Akwa Ibom State University.
  • The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akwa Ibom State University.
  • The State Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Akwa Ibom State.
  • The Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
  • United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education.
  • Amnesty International Nigeria.
  • Civil Society Consortium on Civic Space.

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2Baba unfollows wife Natasha and refollows ex-wife Annie

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The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at the launch of the “90s Lounge,” where 2Baba was billed to perform. According to accounts circulating online, Osawaru arrived at the venue accompanied by several men before approaching the singer’s vehicle, triggering a commotion that required the intervention of police and security personnel.

An eyewitness account shared by a social media user claimed Osawaru had demanded to speak with 2Baba on arrival, though the widely circulated video from the scene does not show what specifically triggered the confrontation.

Following the incident, 2Baba was said to have told Osawaru he was no longer interested in continuing their relationship. Checks on his Instagram account on Sunday confirmed he had unfollowed her, while Osawaru continued to follow him.

The fallout comes just over a year after 2Baba’s very public split from his ex-wife, actress Annie Macaulay Idibia, ending a 13-year marriage in January 2025. He confirmed his relationship with Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker, shortly after, proposing in February 2025 and marrying her in a private traditional ceremony that July.

In a further twist, checks on Monday showed that 2Baba and Annie have since followed each other again on Instagram, more than a year after the pair had unfollowed one another following their separation. The renewed connection has fuelled fresh speculation and reactions online, with many commenters framing the timing as a kind of poetic justice given the current strain between 2Baba and Osawaru.

This isn’t the first sign of tension surrounding the marriage. In a previous incident, 2Baba reportedly interrupted a livestream in which his former managers were discussing his private life, telling them directly to stop. Shortly after, a heated exchange between him and Osawaru was heard off-camera before the broadcast was abruptly cut.

Throughout the public scrutiny surrounding his relationships, 2Baba has maintained that Osawaru was not the reason for his separation from Annie.As of publication, neither 2Baba nor Osawaru has issued a public statement addressing the nightclub incident or the changes to their social media activity.

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The former Nollywood star describes her New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle as an interdenominational altar dedicated to prayer, revival, spiritual training, and the awakening of consecrated believers.

“NEW WINE PROPHETIC TABERNACLE (NWPT) @nwpt_global is an interdenominational altar, spiritual home, and global movement of consecrated believers called to experience the raw power, purity, and presence of God. Grounded in the foundational truth of Scripture “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins…” (Mark 2:22).
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Even before the wedding day, gifts had already started pouring in, while several admirers promised to present theirs during the ceremony. Peller’s longtime TikTok supporter, Gregory, kicked off the celebrations with a generous wedding gift of $20,000.

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While announcing the gift, the businessman explained that his children encouraged him to make the presentation. “On behalf of my children, I am presenting a brand new house for you worth ₦400 million in Lifecamp, Abuja.”

The gesture came just days after Peller met Ochacho at music executive Soso Soberekon’s event. During that meeting, the billionaire introduced the content creator to some of his associates and had earlier promised him 10 cows as part of his wedding gifts. Peller later jokingly called him out for not fulfilling that promise before the mansion was eventually unveiled.

In June 2026, Peller proposed to Jarvis during a private beachside ceremony at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Ghana

Just weeks later, he paid her bride price during a traditional introduction ceremony in Edo State, after which they had a court wedding.

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