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My mother asked me to kill my younger brother for money rituals – Suspected Yahoo boy confesses 32-year-old man, Afeez Olalere who was arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command has confessed that his mother encouraged him to kill his younger brother for money rituals. The suspected internet fraudster made the shocking confession after he was arrested by the police during a stop-and-search operation along Itamaga, Ikorodu Road, in Lagos. He said; “my mother took me to an herbalist who told me if I want to be successful in the yahoo business, I will have to sacrifice one…

Philanthropist and security consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Chief Okali Ubaka (Rtd), father of the Director ABN TV, a leading online medium in Nigeria, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali at his home town, Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State. The Interpol Systems Consultant was in Ohafia in continuation of his local government tour where he is identifying with the aged and pensioners who are reportedly owed months of unpaid pension arrears by Abia state government. Sir Udensi who was unavoidably absent during the golden Jubilee wedding anniversary of retired DSS Personnel Chief…

UNIDENTIFIED hoodlums have vandalised the complex of the Ohafia High Court, destroying property, which estimate is yet to be ascertained, THE WHISPERER reports. A visit by THE WHISPERER to the complex saw broken glasses, damaged windows at the complex also housing the Ohafia Bar Center. THE WHISPERER learnt that the complex was built by a former Attorney General of Abia State, Mr. Umeh Kalu (SAN). THE WHISPERER had reported that Kalu, a former Commissioner for Justice who served during the first term of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, ripped into his former boss in a lengthy letter where he itemized the failings…

The people of Amaugwu Uratta village of Umuoha community in Isiala Ngwa North local government area of Abia State has commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for giving them access to portable water through the borehole he drilled for the community. In an appreciation message to the ex- Abia governor, the President General of Amaugwu Uratta village, Umuoha Development Union, Chief Emma Afonne, stated that the community was deeply indebted to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District.   He showered praises on the lawmaker describing the project as first of its kind in the…

The Amaekpu Ohafia community in Ohafia local council of Abia state, has raised the alarm over gully erosion sweeping away homes and farmlands in the area. Sir Dr. Stephen Ukpai Ohafia, a grassroot politician from the community who led journalists to the area, said the erosion has made residents live in constant fear. He called for urgent intervention from the government and good-spirited Nigerians to avoid total washing away of the area. He said, “The community is contending with four massive gullies and a few smaller ones. The erosion is posing big threats to our lives, property and farmlands. Our…

Massive Protest Rocks Dowen College Over Dismissal of Oromoni’s Murder Case There is an ongoing protest at Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, as sympathizers gather to demand the continued closure of the school. A video circulating on social media, and obtained by THE WHISPERER, shows protesters suspected to be Ijaw indigenes marching around the entrance of the school in branded solidarity shirts. This comes a day after Adetutu Oshinusi, the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, acquitted the five students and five staff of the college fingered in the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student who died on November 30,…

Soldier Kills 28-Year-Old Man In Abia Community A soldier allegedly killed a 28-year-old man, Chinonso Nwachukwu in the Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State after accusing him of blocking their way. According to PUNCH, residents said the soldier, who was in the company of his colleagues, invaded the community around 9pm on Monday. While the victim reportedly stood up to give way for them, one of the military officers allegedly shot him in the head, killing him on the spot. The traditional ruler of Amune community and Okwu II, HRH Eze Chigbu Ikwulagu, said community leaders were in a…

NFC Begins Construction Of Cinematography Centre In Ohafia The Nigerian Film Corporation’s (NFC) Sunday laid the foundation for the construction of a Cinematography Centre at Asaga Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia. Senate Chief Whip, Chief Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District performed the exercise. In a remark at the brief ceremony, Kalu described the initiative as laudable and capable of building the capacity of the nation’s budding film makers wishing to specialise in cinematography. He commended the Managing Director of NFC, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, for being creative and initiating programmes to transform the entertainment industry. The…

Shanties at the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State are currently on fire. According to Punch, hundreds of structures were affected. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the fire started Wednesday morning at Kano by Coates Street, near Okobaba sawmill. It was also learnt that many residents were injured. Though details of the fire outbreak are sketchy as of the time of filing this report, firefighters and emergency responders have arrived at the scene of the incident. The Coucillor representing the affected area in the Lagos Mainland Local Government legistative arm, Saka Olamilekan, estimated the number of affected shanties as 2,000.…

Fanfare as Ude Oko-Chukwu, Wogu,  Enachoken Abiriba, others storm Jackson Agbai's mother's 80th birthday in grand style No doubt, Madam Ucha Nma-Nta Nwojo Uriem is surely the happiest woman on earth with the euphoria that greeted her recently celebrated 80th birthday party. Amidst fun, fanfare and pegentry, it was a celebration galore and gathering of business partners, political associates, family and friends gathered at the Nchiyi Amaogudu country home of Jackson Agbai Abba as they celebrated the 80th birthday of their Octogenarian mother, Madam Ucha Nma-Nta Nwojo Uriem. Indeed, it has become a commendable paradigm shift in Igbo tradition where…