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There is growing tension at the National Assembly as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan gains the backing of protesters and a court order to stop her probe by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. The probe follows her recent clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Wednesday, pro-Natasha protesters gathered at the National Assembly gate as early as 8:00 a.m. ahead of the Senate’s plenary session. However, security operatives used tear gas to disperse the crowd, preventing them from accessing the complex. The protest comes after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued an interim order stopping…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies. The newly appointed officials are Mr. Adeladan Rafiu Olarinre from Oyo State and Mr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed, representing the North-West geopolitical zone. According to a statement by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, the appointments followed a rigorous selection process. The statement highlighted that the new Permanent Secretaries bring extensive experience and expertise to their roles, aimed at enhancing public service delivery and advancing the government’s development…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended a man, Ovuta Chigozie, for possessing two human skulls and three locally made firearms. Chigozie, a resident of Okoffia community in Ezza South Local Government Area, admitted during interrogation that he received the skulls for use in preparing a spiritual concoction. Authorities are currently pursuing another individual linked to the case. In a separate operation, police officers investigating a stolen tricycle uncovered a criminal syndicate specializing in altering the colors of stolen tricycles from neighboring states. The crackdown resulted in the arrest of four suspects: Nweke Chukwudi, Nwankwo Obinna, John Abba, and Uche…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of deliberately trying to trigger the total collapse of Canada’s economy through newly imposed tariffs. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trudeau claimed the tariffs were part of a broader U.S. strategy to weaken Canada for a potential takeover. “Even the excuse he is giving today for these tariffs, fentanyl is completely bogus. Completely unjustified,” Trudeau stated. “We actually have to fall back on the one thing he has said repeatedly, that what he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy,” he continued. “Because…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to focus on projects that will accelerate development across the region. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving members of the commission at his office in Centenary City, Abakaliki, Nwifuru emphasized that the commission’s establishment by the Federal Government fulfills a long-standing aspiration of the region’s leaders and people. He urged its members to work diligently and avoid unnecessary distractions. “Do not engage in frivolities. Now, the development of the South East is in your hands. Do not look to the governors because we have our individual and…

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been taken into custody by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel was reportedly arrested on Tuesday after honoring an invitation from the EFCC headquarters to respond to allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft. The petition against him was filed by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NCAT). He arrived at the EFCC office around 12:30 p.m. According to EFCC investigations, N31 billion was allegedly withdrawn in cash from a single account named “Office of the Governor” between 2019 and…

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the pa’s Board of Trustees (BoT), citing alleged anti-party activities. Announcing the decision in Umuahia on Tuesday, Abia PDP Chairman Abraham Amah stated that Wabara’s expulsion followed the adoption of a disciplinary committee’s report, which investigated his alleged misconduct. According to Amah, the committee reviewed Wabara’s earlier suspension before recommending his expulsion. The key issue leading to his removal was his endorsement of Abia State Governor Alex Otti for a second term, an act the PDP considered a betrayal. In response, the party…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers following a series of abductions in Irete and other communities in Owerri West Local Government Area. The operation, carried out in a forested area, also led to the recovery of arms. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal activities in the state. He stated that the operation was based on credible intelligence, which led officers to the hideout of the suspects in the Irete axis. The suspects have been identified as Sulieman Ahmed (26), Mohammed Salisu (31), and Gambo…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has arraigned six officials of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) over an alleged N96 million fraud. The defendants were brought before Justice Akanbi of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, on a four-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds. According to a statement on the EFCC’s official X handle, the accused persons include Ahmed Husain Olarewaju (Director, Finance and Supply), Omole Omololu John (Controller, Finance and Accounts), Fatai Oyerinde (Coordinator, Salary Unit), Mujeeb Ibrahim (Executive Officer, Account and Salary Schedule), Salami Temitope…

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested seven male suspects for alleged conspiracy and armed robbery in the Ibagwa-Nike area of Enugu. Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday. He stated that the suspects, aged between 20 and 32, were apprehended following reports of armed robberies on February 3 and 6, 2025. According to Ndukwe, the arrests were carried out by the State Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) after credible intelligence was gathered. He disclosed that officers recovered a pump-action gun, two locally made pistols, two live cartridges, two machetes, and various…