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SPAC Nation Leader to Be Deported Over Financial Misconduct

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By Alexis Uchendu

 

An immigration tribunal has ordered the deportation of Tobi Adegboyega, former leader of the controversial SPAC Nation Church, to Nigeria following allegations of financial misconduct.

The ruling comes after investigations, including those by The Telegraph, uncovered over £1.87 million in unaccounted expenditures and significant transparency issues within the church’s operations.

Adegboyega, 44, contested the deportation, citing his marriage to a British citizen and his community work through SPAC Nation as grounds for remaining in the UK.

He argued that the deportation would breach his right to family life under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

The tribunal, however, upheld the Home Office’s decision, stating that “all is not as it seems.”

It pointed to the closure of multiple SPAC Nation entities by the Charity Commission and the High Court due to financial irregularities.

Adegboyega first entered the UK in 2005 on a visitor visa, which he overstayed, rendering his stay unlawful. He sought leave to remain in 2019 on family life grounds under the ECHR, but his application was dismissed.

During his appeal, Adegboyega denied criminal wrongdoing regarding the church’s finances and dismissed allegations of SPAC Nation being a cult as politically motivated.

Despite his defense, the tribunal ruled that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the deportation order.

SPAC Nation, once celebrated for its outreach to young people, has been mired in controversy, facing accusations of financial exploitation and misconduct that ultimately led to its closure.

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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