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Farmers from Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State have urged the lawmaker representing the constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa to distribute more seedlings and agrochemicals to farmers in his constituency. The farmers in a letter of appreciation to the lawmaker for distributing improved agricultural seedlings to farmers in the Federal Constituency, said the gesture will boost food security and reduce hunger in the area. The letter which was signed by Mr. Joseph Okoro (Arochukwu) and Mrs Uzunma Kalu (Ohafia), the farmers appealed to the lawmaker for more improved seedlings for food security, saying: “Like Oliver Twist,…

The Commity of Elders (Nde Ichin-Ukwu) and Ikwu Nwo-Ali of Elu Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, have rejected the election conducted by the Elu Development Union (EDU), on the 30th day of March, 2024. The elders described the election as a violation of the Native customs and traditions of the Elu Ohafia community. A joint communique issued by the elders and made available to The Whisperer indicated that, “the electoral committee led by Lekwa Ezuta Udonsi was constituted by a Regent (Engr. Uma Agbai Olugu), without lawful authority in violation of customs on the 24th…

Umeh Kalu (SAN), Counsel to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the decision and resolution to suspend Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) was that of the Senate sitting in plenary and not that of Akpabio. Mr Kalu stated this in a letter to Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) titled: “Re: Request to Lift the Suspension of Sen. Abdul Ningi” and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Ningi was suspended by the Senate for three months on March 12 over the 2024 Budget padding allegation. Mr Kalu in the letter said: “We are solicitors to Sen.…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has alleged that the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is plotting to procure interim orders to declare the state House of Assembly illegal. Also, the state’s main opposition party said Fubara’s outburst on Wednesday while addressing members of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees in Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital; was drumming war and disrespect for President Bola Tinubu. The State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha, disclosed this during a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Fubara, while referring to his detractors in the political crisis in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye famously known as Bobrisky over currency mutilation and abuse of naira notes. EFCC confirmed his arrest on Thursday morning through a Facebook post on its verified page with the celebrity posing for mugshot in EFCC detention. “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. “The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a…

A popular cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky was arrested on Wednesday evening by personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos State. This was confirmed by the agency’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale in a telephone conversation with SaharaReporters on Thursday morning. According to the EFCC spokesman, Bobrisky was arrested for mutilation of naira notes and not for his lifestyle as a cross-dresser. “It is true our boys arrested him yesterday evening in Lagos for naira abuse. We don't have anything to do with his lifestyle (being a cross-dresser). He was suspected of committing an…

Gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute four persons who he accused of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. The singer submitted the petition to the IGP on April 1, 2024, through his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia. Last week, four social media users alleged that Bassey fathered the son of fellow popular gospel singer, an allegation that went viral on X. The lawyers, therefore, urged the police authorities to urgently treat the petition against the four social media users, identified in the petition as Okoronkwo Ejike,…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to surprise those who consider his “honest decision” to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness. Speaking when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers on a solidarity visit to Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Fubara said he had been inundated with several comments about the implementation of the peace initiative, and chose to be silent out of maturity and wisdom. But he said it was important to put the records straight for clarity, and…

Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he no longer have a smooth relationship with one of his predecessors, Peter Odili, because “there are some political differences”. Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), revealed this during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike was the governor of the oil-rich South-South state from May 2015 to May 2023 before he was appointed minister by President Bola Tinubu. At various public functions before now, Wike had described Odili, who was Rivers governor from May 1999 to May 2007, as his political father and leader.…

A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Gbolahan Olugbemi, 50, has reportedly committed suicide in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. DCP Olugbemi, who was serving at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), Alagbon, Lagos, reportedly died in his country home at Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, Oyo State, where he had gone for the Easter break. The Sun gathered that Olugbemi died in circumstances suspected to be suicide by hanging. His body was reportedly found alone in his mansion. Police authorities are yet to disclose their findings. A senior police officer said the Force was investigating to unravel the mystery behind his action as he…