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Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has urged his team to approach their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign with full confidence, stating that belief in their abilities is key to securing victory in the competition. Ahead of Chelsea’s Round of 16 first-leg clash with Copenhagen on Thursday, March 6, the Spanish international emphasised the importance of self-assurance for Enzo Maresca’s side. Cucurella believes that the team, with its impressive squad and talent, has the potential to go all the way in the tournament. “For sure. Chelsea are a top club. We have top players with skills and ability, We need to feel…

Lacie Jones, pictured as a child, whose stepfather, a senior Jehovah’s Witness, was recently jailed for abusing her when she was younger An exclusive New Daily Prime investigation has uncovered allegations that the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation has been maintaining a secret database of child sexual abuse accusations against its members for the past 25 years at its UK headquarters. The details is documented by Telegraph. The religious group, which has over 140,000 followers in Britain, is alleged to have collected detailed records of molestation accusations and stored them at its central office, known as Bethel or the “Branch” among its…

The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has strongly refuted a media report claiming that he was accused of sexual harassment by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. A news report, not originating from The PUNCH, claimed that during a recent plenary session on Wednesday, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North) alleged that Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously levelled sexual harassment accusations against Fayemi. However, in a swift response, the Head of Fayemi’s Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, dismissed the report as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the statements made by Senator Fasuyi. According to Sajoh, after reviewing the…

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a probe hearing on Wednesday, March 5, Committee Chairman Senator Neda Imasuen ruled that the petition was “dead on arrival,” citing a procedural flaw under Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders. According to Imasuen, Akpoti-Uduaghan had signed the petition herself, which made it invalid as it should have been endorsed by another senator. Imasuen also pointed out that the issues raised in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition were already the subject of court proceedings,…

Ukraine’s non-American allies have to be ready to replace US military support The hugs of European leaders for Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a London summit this weekend could not have contrasted more sharply with the Ukrainian president’s dressing down in the White House on Friday. One upside of the Oval Office showdown is that it seems to have served as a galvanising moment — though there had been plenty already — in persuading Europe it must act. An outline strategy, if not yet a fleshed-out plan, has begun to take shape. But even greater speed and urgency is needed. However…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vehemently denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Akpabio addressed the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, following the formal submission of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition during plenary. The former governor of Akwa Ibom state dismissed the allegations as false, asserting that he had never engaged in any inappropriate behaviour towards Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman. “At no time did I ever attempt any sexual harassment on the said distinguished Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman for that matter,” Akpabio stated. He went on to emphasise the values…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, held a crucial meeting on Tuesday, March 4, with former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, at Akande’s Ibadan residence. The talks centred on the ongoing and increasingly violent dispute over control of local government areas in the state. Governor Adeleke was joined by top state officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye; Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye; Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun; Commissioner for Commerce, Bunmi Jenyo; and the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. The local government…

The political situation in Rivers State has intensified, with major ethnic groups like the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) voicing strong opposition against any move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Their concerns are rooted in the broader political dynamics of the Niger Delta, particularly the role of the Ijaw people in the region’s governance and the implications for the oil-rich state. The dispute centers around a series of legal and political challenges, including the expiration of an ultimatum by the Rivers State House of Assembly for Fubara to resubmit the 2025 budget. This follows the…

Tensions escalated outside the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday as supporters of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with rival groups backing Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The confrontation followed serious allegations from Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused the Senate President of sexual harassment. The protests began earlier in the day when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters gathered at the entrance to the National Assembly, demanding Akpabio’s resignation and a full investigation into the claims. As the senator arrived at the scene near the Mopol gate, the crowd erupted into cheers, holding placards with slogans such as “Akpabio must go” and “We stand with Senator…

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on Nigerians to embrace the spirit of reflection, sacrifice, and unity as the country grapples with economic and security challenges. In a statement released on Wednesday, Archbishop Okoh extended his prayers and goodwill to Nigerians of all faiths, noting that the Lenten season offers an opportunity for national renewal and collective healing. READ ALSO: Sexual harassment allegation: CAN faults calls for Akpabio’s resignation “Lent is a 40-day journey of sacrifice, prayer, and charity, echoing the time Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, spent fasting in the…