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According to FIJ, no fewer than 50 accounts operated by influencers have been engaged to promote Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, on social media. Since taking up a ministerial role in the government of President Bola Tinubu in August 2023, Tunji-Ojo has made frequent appearances in the media, discussing his efforts to ease international passport registration and collection for Nigerians. His public image in the media remained spotless until a contract scandal involving a company he personally founded became public knowledge in the first week of January. Evidence emerged on January 7 that Tunji-Ojo’s New Planet Project Limited obtained…

When it comes to political office holders in Nigeria, women are as capable of corruption as men. While 2023 ended with the news of N37.1 billion laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under Sadiya Umar-Farouk, a former minister, the year 2024 came with another scandal linked to the same ministry. As seen on the homepage of the ministry’s website, Betta Edu, the minister who took over from Umar-Farouk, vowed that under her leadership, “the Ministry will position itself in light of the prevailing humanitarian situation in the country through its vision, mission and core values to…

In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerians woke up to the news that Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor, had passed away after a protracted battle with prostate cancer. He was 67. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu’s deputy, who had also been standing in as the acting governor of the state, has been sworn in as the late governor’s successor. Born on January 12, 1965, in Obe-Nla, an oil-producing community in the Ilaje area of the state, Aiyedatiwa had his primary school education at Saint Peter’s Primary School, Obe-Nla, between 1970 and 1976. He then attended Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos, for his…

In the heart of the ancient land of Ohafia, Hon. Ibe was born into the illustrious Chief Okwara Osonwa family of Ebem-Ohafia. As he graciously marks his 49th birthday today, this iconic personality, often referred to as Oke Abba of Ohafia, invites us to reflect upon a legacy studded with exceptional achievements. A technocrat, seasoned financial expert, and a visionary leader.   Biography Ibe Okwara Osonwa was born on December 24, 1974, in London. He hails from Ebem Ohafia and received his early education at Federal Government College Okigwe, where he obtained his first school leaving certificate (FSLC). He pursued…

The Personal Assistant to the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Nnanna Amadi Kalu Umeh has congratulated his boss, Chief Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message made available to THE WHISPERER on Saturday evening in Abuja, Mr. Umeh described Rep Osonwa as the right to represent Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, due to his open door policy and people-oriented inclusiveness. He said: “Happy birthday to you my boss and member representing Arochukwu/OhafiaFederal Constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Òke Abba 1 of Ohafia). “The Moses of our time! Few…

The leadership of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) under the board chairman of High Chief Raymond Nkemdirim has described Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah OON, as a great man, while celebrating him on the occasion of his birthday. In a press release made available to THE WHISPERER and signed by the Convener of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor “Ultimate Commander”, he posited that Chief Ogah is one of the icons of good leadership in Nigeria and Abia State in particular, he revealed that life style and track record of Dr. Ogah should be celebrated as he is a man…

Despite the Nigerian government faltering in providing palliative to citizens for the aggravation of their economic misery by the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reform, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, spared no expense in celebrating his 61st birthday, which he marked on 9 December. The government, after protests by the labour movement, agreed to provide palliatives to workers and the most vulnerable of citizens. But the government has struggled to do this for the mass of Nigerians or to even sustain the token N35,000 it announced for its own workers, after making the first payment in…

The Honorable Minister of water resources and sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsav has called on stakeholders, philanthropists and the private sector to partner with government for the supply of safe, clean and hygienic water in Nigeria. The minister made the call while speaking on the topic; “Effective public-private partnership for the supply of safe, clean and hygienic water” at the Rite Place Health Water Quality Dialogue tagged “WE ARE WHAT WE DRINK” held virtually in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by the director water quality control and sanitation of the ministry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ugoh, the minister said that to achieve the sustainable…