Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Port Harcourt expelled Miss Onyewuenyi Chiamaka Nora, a final‑year student of the Department of English Language and Literary Studies, after a video of her interview circulated widely on social media, in which she claimed a lecturer asked N150,000 to oversee her research. The Senate disclosed the decision during its Wednesday session held at the Postgraduate Hall.
**What prompted the expulsion?**
The viral clip showed Nora stating that a faculty member in her department was handling her final‑year research and had charged her the stated amount. She also alleged that the supervisor had written the project on her behalf and that her project topic was “Citizenship,” a subject not offered by the department.
**How did the university respond?**
The institution described the video as "damaging content" and said the disciplinary action serves as a deterrent to other students who might consider similar disclosures. The official statement read: “Senate has expelled Miss Onyewuenyi Chiamaka Nora with Matriculation Number U/2022/19900, a final‑year student of the Department of English and Literary Studies, over damaging content creation. The expulsion is to serve as a deterrent to others who may want to do the same.”
**Who communicated the decision?**
[Professor Okechuku Onuchuku](https://iaue.edu.ng), the Vice‑Chancellor of IAUE, made the announcement, while Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, the university’s Public Relations Officer, issued an electronic statement confirming the details.
**What else was highlighted in the Senate meeting?**
The same session celebrated IAUE’s placement as seventh among institutions in the 2026 staff Google Scholar Profile Submission ranking. The statement praised academic staff whose publications have been cited on [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com), noting that their contributions enhanced the university’s visibility and urging continued effort.
**Why is the ranking significant?**
The ranking reflects the collective impact of faculty research outputs, signalling the university’s growing academic reputation both nationally and internationally.