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The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) has refuted claims that an 80-year-old man’s corpse was abandoned near its premises in Calabar on Tuesday. Reports initially suggested that the lifeless body of an unidentified elderly man was found near Eyamba Parish Presbyterian Church in Eyamba, Calabar South. A local newspaper, Pillar Today, published the report, sparking concerns within the community. However, the PCN’s Director of Information, Rev. Nnoke Ibe, dismissed the allegations. “Our enquiry shows that there is no case of any human corpse dumped within or around any of our church premises in Calabar,” he stated. He clarified that, based…

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to serve an amended charge on Senator Andy Uba and other defendants in a case involving alleged N400 million fraud. At the court session on Wednesday, Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to March 17, following the prosecution’s failure to serve the amended charge, which was filed on March 4, 2025. The amended charge, dated March 3, was signed by Abdulrashid Sidi Esq. and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024. The case, filed by the IGP, accuses Senator Uba, Crystal, and Benjamin Etu of conspiring to…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio addressed the claims on Wednesday during the Senate’s plenary session, following a one-week recess. Dismissing the accusations, he stated, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.” However, shortly after Akpabio’s remarks, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan formally raised a petition under Senate Order 40, reiterating her allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of office. She…

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…