The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has dismissed five staff members over alleged gross misconduct.

The decision was taken at the 122nd meeting of the 8th Governing Council of the university held on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Those dismissed include Prof. C. C. Nwabachili, immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Law, and Prof. Chike Osegbue of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences.

Also dismissed were Dr. I. H. Iheukwumere and Mr. Emeka Nwabunnia, both of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uli Campus.

According to a statement issued by the university, Dr. Iheukwumere and Mr. Nwabunnia were dismissed over allegations bordering on sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other ethical misconduct.

The Council also dismissed Mrs. Ifeoma Kakulu, a Principal Assistant Registrar, who served as Examination Officer for the Faculty of Law in the Exams Unit at the Igbariam Campus at the time the offence was allegedly committed.

The university said the decision was part of the Council’s commitment to discipline, integrity and accountability within the institution.

In the statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Harrison Madubueze, MNIPR, the Council warned that actions capable of tarnishing the image and reputation of the university would attract severe consequences.

The Council also reaffirmed its resolve to maintain a safe, accountable and forward-looking academic environment in line with the institution’s vision of building what it described as “a Now University and of the Future.”

The development came as the 122nd meeting of the 8th Governing Council also approved the elevation of 13 academic staff to the rank of professor.

The meeting, therefore, ended with major decisions affecting both staff discipline and academic career progression in the university.

According to the university, while 13 academic staff were promoted to the professorial cadre, five staff members were dismissed from the institution for misconduct.

The statement was dated June 13, 2026.

Follow Our WhatsApp Channel ______________________________________________________________________ Groundbreaking Guide For Lawyers: Adigwe Publishes ‘Artificial Intelligence For Lawyers’ With Free Research eBook As an added bonus, every purchase comes with a FREE ebook titled: “How to use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion.” Ohio Books Ltd praises the publication, stating: "....this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic." How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌎 Website: www.benadigwe.com Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626 Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq., ACiarb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director at the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. _______________________________________________________________________

“Order Justice Omolaye-Ajileye’s Electronic Evidence Books Now” — Essential Guides On Evidence Act, Case Law And Digital Proof

Two leading books on electronic evidence by Hon. Justice Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, Rtd., PhD, FICMC, are now available for purchase. The publications, Electronic Evidence (Second Edition), With The Evidence Act, 2011 and Compendium Of Cases On Electronic Evidence, Volume II, 2020–2025, provide practical guidance, legal analysis and recent judicial authorities on electronic evidence in Nigeria.Order directly from the author here: https://velvety-cendol-7387ed.netlify.app/ _______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

________________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation _______________________________________________________________________ LAWBREED NEW WIG SPECIAL OFFER — Give a newly called lawyer a lasting professional gift. Get up to 20% off selected LAWBREED Supreme Court Reports, plus access to My S.C Extra, featuring Supreme Court judgments from 1972 to date. Call/WhatsApp: 08077011741 | 08077011755 | 08077011730 | 08023269613 Email: orders@lawbreed.com | mails@lawbreed.com LAWBREED — Equipping You For Greater Success! _______________________________________________________________________