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The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief (Hon.) Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba of Ohafia), on Monday joined prominent sons/daughters of Abiriba community including the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex to commission the Abiriba Roundabout Project built by the Isi-Udo Otutu Enyi ( Committee of Friends); agroup of friends from the Onarubi Age Grade of Abiriba ably headed by Chief Shaka Dimgba, the CEO Panyu Hotel and suites, Aba. The Chairman of the Group, Chief Dimgba in his address said the project is a gift of love his group is…

Ndi Abia, I extend warm wishes of a happy and prosperous New Year to all of you. May 2024 bring us joy, fulfillment, peace, security, and prosperity. Undoubtedly, 2023 was a challenging year. The harmonization of the exchange rate and the increase in fuel prices caused the cost of basic necessities to skyrocket, making life for the common man miserable. The security situation in our zone and other parts of the country continues to be a cause for concern. Fortunately, the 2023 elections ushered in a new government which has demonstrated a very strong commitment to the development of our…

Sen. Orji Kalu Urges Youths To Shun Violence, Embrace Peace For Economic Development Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has urged youths to shun violence and embrace peace for the overall economic development and progress of the country. According to a statement issued by his media office on Monday, Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the call on Sunday in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, while speaking with journalists on the need for enduring peace in the Senatorial District, Abia State and Nigeria at large. The lawmaker…

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have resolved its three years industrial disputes with the management of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). President of AUPCTRE, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, made this known to newsmen following a closed-door meeting with the CAC management led by its Registrar-General (RG), Mr. Hussaini Magaji which was held on Friday in Abuja Anthony said the AUPCTRE delegation, which was led by the President have commended the giant and pragmatic action of the new CAC management. He explained that the union had a robust and frank discussion with the CAC boss…

A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia state, Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.) on Thursday, resigned his membership of the party. In a letter addressed to the chairman of the party in the state, Chief Emmanuel Egwu, Bende LGA chair, and his Umuhu Ezechi ward chair, made available to The Whisperer, General Ijioma said he is dumping the party because of the leadership crisis rocking the party in the state. The letter read: “Recall my dear Honourable Chairman that on 14th of January, 2022, I applied and became a member of APGA at my…

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has denied report making the round on the alleged ban of alcoholic drinks in the state. Mr Bago said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said such directive was neither issued by him nor his aides, adding that the public should disregard the report emanating from social media and blogs. According to him, my attention has been drawn to a report making the rounds of some blogs claiming that the Niger State Government, has prohibited the sale of alcohol. He added that such was said to have come through the state’s…

President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, has condemned the killings of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, during Christmas and called for an end to the massacre. The herdsmen were also said to have looted farm produce and destroyed properties while they butchered the residents to death. Disclosing this on her X platform on Wednesday, Ms Novák extended her condolences to the families of the murdered victims and appealed for aid for the persecuted Christians. Her post read, “Brutal attack on #Christians at #Christmas in #Nigeria🇳🇬. According to certain news outlets, more than a hundred people were killed. My thoughts and prayers…

The wife of the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mrs Bose Ibe Okwara Osonwa on Wednesday met with the women leaders of the 22 federal wards in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the Ebem Ohafia residence of the lawmaker. Donating gift items such as wrappers, cash and food materials, Mrs Osonwa said the meeting was to “appreciate the women for their support and commitment to the constituency”. Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FCT Judiciary, equally acknowledged the backing and support of his people from…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, has died in Abuja. He was aged 65. An Aide to the deceased, Mr Ahmed Tijjani Lawal, disclosed this in a telephone interview on Wednesday in Kano. He said that the 8th speaker died in the early hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja. Mr Na’Abba emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the April 1999 National Assembly election in Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano state. He was survived by a wife, 10 children and three grandchildren. He added, “We are currently making arrangements to transport the…

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was first elected governor of Ondo State in 2016. He had been battling unknown illness for some months before his demise in the wee hours of Wednesday. Akeredolu’s cabinet member and Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Olateju, had recently described the deceased governor’s ailment as “somatic” during a TV interview. He recently returned to Germany for further medical attention and handed over the affairs of the State to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is currently the acting governor. A top aide of the governor,…