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Prominent legal practitioner, Etigwe Uwa SAN, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic accident that occurred on December 22, 2024, near Mmuri Bridge in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State. The unfortunate incident claimed six lives and left three others injured. In a statement made available to The Whisperer on Monday, Uwa extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathised with the injured. “I am deeply saddened by the avoidable accident, which has caused such immense grief to the families affected,” he said. “If it is determined that the truck was at fault, we would ensure that its…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has congratulated former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Sampson Ogah, OON, CON on the occasion of his birthday. NACJ in a statement issued on Sunday by Dr. Charles Okhai (President), prayed to God to grant him longer life, good health and strength as he commits to serving the nation. NACJ joined family, friends and associates of the Uturu-born businessman in celebrating the many years of achievements in public service, highlighting his contributions to national development as a minister who served diligently. NACJ lauded Ogah’s willingness to always accept the…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has asked Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu administration, describing Tinubu as a ‘listening President’. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, made the call in a post on his Facebook page on Saturday night following his visit to President Tinubu at the latter’s private residence in Lagos. The federal lawmaker, who doubles as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, said his ‘friendly private visit’ to Tinubu was to commend his ‘courageous strides’ and it also provided a benefit of an independent assessment of the areas that…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, from N1,020 to N899 per litre. The decision, coming days after the Dangote Refinery reduced its price to N899, was confirmed by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) in a statement released on Saturday. The statement signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele, and quoting a document released by NNPCL’s Commercial Department indicated a reduction based on the regional pricing scheme. The price indicated that marketers would buy the product…

No fewer than 27 people were feared dead following a stampede in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic incident occurred during a Christmas rice distribution event organized by a local foundation to aid the less privileged, The Nation reported. The annual charity event, spearheaded by philanthropist and Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Ernest Obiejesi, known as Obijackson, turned deadly due to the overwhelming crowd. An eyewitness, who spoke to The Nation, described how the good intentions behind the event were overshadowed by the chaos that ensued. The source confirmed a viral video…

At least 10 people have lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. According to Leadership, the tragic incident happened during a palliative distribution exercise organised by the church to provide relief for struggling residents of nearby communities, including Mpape and Gishiri Village. Eyewitnesses reported that the stampede occurred between 7am and 8am as the crowd surged forward to receive the items. One witness, who preferred to remain anonymous, described the scene as chaotic. “There were so many people, and everyone was desperate to…

Prominent lawyer, Etigwe Uwa (SAN), has commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his proactive approach to addressing road infrastructure challenges in the state. Uwa in a statement on Saturday morning made available to The Whisperer, noted the visible remedial interventions along several roads, particularly the ongoing efforts to combat erosion on the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia route. As a frequent user of the road, he described the intervention as timely and praised the governor for his responsiveness to the needs of road users across Abia State. Uwa also lauded the collaborative efforts of the federal government and the Abia State Government in…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) strongly condemns the brutal and senseless murder of Dr. Osita Fabian Chinedu, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. This horrific incident, reportedly perpetrated by heartless car snatchers, is a grave assault not just on the academic community, but on the values of peace and security that every society should uphold. Dr. Osita Fabian Chinedu was an erudite scholar and an invaluable asset to the academic community. His untimely death is a tragic loss to his family, the university, and the entire South-East region. It is deeply…

No fewer than four persons lost their lives in Ore, Odigbo local government Area of Ondo State when they were crushed by a truck on Thursday. According to Leadership, among the victims were three police officers and a female suspect. The newspaper also gathered that the officers who lost their lives were part of the Monitoring Units of the State Police Command and they were said to have left Akure, the state capital, to make an arrest in the area. An eyewitness, who narrated how the incident happened, told Leadership that the truck lost control while descending Ore Bridge, and…

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has described the act of raining direct curses on individuals online as a criminal offence punishable under the law. According to Adejobi, such an act is cyber bullying which goes beyond the freedom of expression or criticism. He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyber bullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. “And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided.” Questioning Adejobi’s post on X, Felix Abayomi, tweeting as #felabayomi, wrote, “When does raining curses become a crime? I…