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Dec
13
2025
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Abia North: No South East Senator Has Done More Than Orji Kalu – Aide

Abia North: No South East Senator Has Done More Than Orji Kalu – Aide

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The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has recorded more impactful developmental interventions than any other senator from the South East, an aide of the former Abia state governor, has said. The aide, Sunny Idika, stated this on Friday while addressing Ohafia Summit, a prominent think-tank forum comprising eminent scholars, community leaders and international journalists. According to him, the senator facilitated a foreign direct investment estimated at about 500 million dollars into Abia North, noting that the investment is already yielding tangible results across several sectors. He explained that projects linked to…
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Dec
10
2025
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Councillor Uduma Uguru Files Petition to Abia Governor Alex Otti Alleging Assault, Torture and Kidnapping

EXCLUSIVE: Former Councillor Uduma Uguru Files Petition to Abia Governor Alex Otti Alleging Assault, Torture and Kidnapping

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A former councillor in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, UdumaUguru, has petitioned Governor Alex Otti alleging that he suffered inhuman and physical torture in the hands of Councilor Eke Daniel Urum and a gang of Amaekpu Ohafia youths, which he alleged was orchestrated by Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State. In the petition obtained by The Whisperer on Tuesday, Mr Uduma Uguru, who described himself as a native of Okagwe Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, a former councillor, and a law-abiding citizen, wrote that he decided to draw the governor’s attention to the ordeal inflicted on…
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Dec
05
2025
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Chief Obinna Oriaku Reacts As Presidency Replaces His Nomination For Federal Character Commission

Chief Obinna Oriaku Reacts As Presidency Replaces His Nomination For Federal Character Commission

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Chief Obinna Oriaku Reacts As Presidency Replaces His Nomination For Federal Character Commission   Former Abia State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Obinna Oriaku, has reacted to the withdrawal of his nomination as Abia State’s representative on the Federal Character Commission (FCC), describing the development as another reminder of the challenges faced by public officials who insist on transparency and accountability. Oriaku, who was screened and confirmed by the Senate last week, said he was informed on Tuesday morning by one of the senators from the state that the Presidency had transmitted a fresh communication announcing his replacement. In a statement…
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Dec
02
2025
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Ambassadorial List: Bishop Eke Hails Tinubu For South-East Inclusiveness, Commends Nomination Of Neya Kalu, Says Church Is Praying For The President

Ambassadorial List: Bishop Eke Hails Tinubu For South-East Inclusiveness, Commends Nomination Of Neya Kalu, Says Church Is Praying For The President

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Ambassadorial List: Bishop Eke Hails Tinubu For South-East Inclusiveness, Commends Nomination Of Neya Kalu, Says Church Is Praying For The President   Abia-born cleric and General Overseer of Kingly People’s Assembly, Bishop Silas Eke, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Barr. Neya Uzor Kalu as a non-career ambassador, describing the gesture as “a clear demonstration that the President is not marginalising the South-East.” Speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the respected cleric said the decision of the President to include multiple nominees from the South-East in the 32-man ambassadorial list is “a bold message of national inclusion, equity, and…
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Dec
02
2025
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JUST IN: Defence Minister Badaru Resigns, Gives Reason

JUST IN: Defence Minister Badaru Resigns, Gives Reason

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JUST IN: Defence Minister Badaru Resigns, Gives Reason    BADARU ABUBAKAR, DEFENCE MINISTER, RESIGNS Nigeria's defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru's successor later this week. Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by…
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Dec
01
2025
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IGP Egbetokun Orders Probe of Kennedy Iyere over Alleged N113.5m Fraud

IGP Egbetokun Orders Probe of Kennedy Iyere over Alleged N113.5m Fraud

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IGP Egbetokun Orders Probe of Kennedy Iyere over Alleged N113.5m Fraud The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the convener of the ‘40 Million Ballot Movement’ and founder of the ‘Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI),’ Comrade Kennedy Iyere, following petitions alleging criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, cheating, and impersonation. The directive was issued after Valencia Hotels and several other alleged victims petitioned the police chief, accusing Iyere of defrauding them and describing him as “a serial fraudster.” In a petition dated November 12, 2025, titled “Further…
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Nov
30
2025
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President Tinubu’s Nomination of Barr. Neya Kalu As Ambassador-Designate Draws Nationwide Commendations From Eminent Scholars, APC, Others

President Tinubu’s Nomination of Barr. Neya Kalu As Ambassador-Designate Draws Nationwide Commendations From Eminent Scholars, APC, Others

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President Tinubu’s Nomination of Barr. Neya Kalu As Ambassador-Designate Draws Nationwide Commendations From Eminent Scholars, APC, Others   A wave of high-profile commendations has continued to trail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Barrister Neya Uzor Kalu as a non-career ambassador, with political leaders, academics, groups and community stakeholders describing the appointment as a boost for youth inclusion, gender balance, and merit-based national service.   In separate statements issued across the country, prominent voices praised the President for what they termed a “clear demonstration of commitment to empowering a new generation of competent Nigerian leaders.” Professor Adamu Usman, speaking from…
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Nov
29
2025
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President Tinubu Nominates Neya Kalu, 31 Others for Ambassadorial Positions

President Tinubu Nominates Neya Kalu, 31 Others for Ambassadorial Positions

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Neya Uzor-Kalu, daughter of former Abia State Governor and serving Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, as one of Nigeria’s new non-career ambassadors in a fresh batch of 32 nominees transmitted to the Senate for confirmation. Neya Kalu, a lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Sun Publishing Company, publishers of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun, and Sporting Sun. She is also the founder of the Basecoat nail salon chain and a leading businesswoman with investments across multiple sectors. A graduate of Law with an…
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Nov
20
2025
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced To Life Imprisonment A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed life sentence to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgement after convicting Kanu on all seven counts of terrorism offences. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for counts 1, 4, 5 and 6, instead of death sentence. The High Court in Abuja, had convicted him of the terrorism charges brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, while delivering the judgement on Thursday, convicted Kanu on the seven-count charges against…
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Nov
20
2025
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Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

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Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat   The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has joined prominent voices across Nigeria and Africa in celebrating former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of UAAP and celebrated Nigerian wrestling icon, Ambassador Osita Offor, hailed Jonathan as “a continental statesman whose humility, democratic credentials, and peace mission work have enriched Africa’s political landscape.” Ambassador Offor, widely known as “The Ultimate Commander” and honoured…
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