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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…

Security: ABN TV Boss Donates Brand New Motorcycle To Ebem Ohafia Community The Director ABN TV and Radio, Ifeanyi Okali has donated a brand new motorcycle to Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State to aid the operation of vigilante group in the community to help in enhancement of its security. He announced the donation on Monday at the 2021 Ebem Cultural Day which took place at Abum Square Ekeluogo, Ebem Ohafia. The media entrepreneur stated that he is concerned about the security of the community especially areas considered hard to reach. Okali who was recently elected…

A popular supermarket, Next Cash and Carry in Jahi District, Abuja, owned by a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi is currently on fire. Obi is also a former vice presidential candidate who contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 elections. The inferno which occurred on Boxing Day has caused confusion in the area as people were seen scampering for safety. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report but firefighters are currently battling to put out the fire. This comes…

How I Killed Ex-Governor Igbinedion’s Mother ― Housemaid The housemaid of Mrs Maria Igbinedion, the deceased mother of Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former Edo State governor on Tuesday painted a graphic picture of how she killed the 85-year-old woman. Miss Dominion Okoro, 25, who who was paraded at the Edo State Police headquarters in Benin alongside other suspected criminals confessed that she hit a stool on the octogenarian’s head on an attempt to steal from her. Dominion said she sneaked into her room and made an attempt to steal her N100,000, gold necklaces and a wristwatch. She said when she saw…