News

Abia North 2027: Rev. Chika Ubani Tells Orji Uzor Kalu—‘Abians Won’t Accept Your Decision To Step Aside’ Prominent Abia-born cleric, Rev. Chika Ubani, has reacted strongly to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent remarks about the 2027 Abia North Senatorial election, insisting that the people of the state will not accept any decision by Kalu to withdraw from the race. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and the current senator representing Abia North, had stated that his focus remains on delivering good governance rather than engaging in discussions about the 2027 elections. Speaking on his priorities, Kalu said: “My focus…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has claimed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries coming to the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and high-quality expertise within the country’s medical community. Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) at the Presidential Villa ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference, Shettima stressed the need for further investments in specialised medical education to sustain this progress. He said, “There is reverse…

FULL LIST: Reps Committee Proposes Creation Of 31 More States The House of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 additional states in the country. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Thursday read a letter from the committee containing the proposed states. If approved, this will increase the number of states in Nigeria to 67. The letter read: “This is to inform members that the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered),…

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP OVERHAUL AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University. He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Senator Joy Emordi, now pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education.…

Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found. The Whisperer learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the unfortunate incident to Daily Post in a text message. He said: “Yes, our operatives are currently at the scene. As soon as I get more details, I will keep you updated.” The lawmaker representing…

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS FOR FRANCE AHEAD OF THE AU SUMMIT IN ADDIS ABABA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State, scheduled from February 12th to 16th, 2025. The president will arrive in Addis Ababa early next week for the African Union summit. While in France, President Tinubu will…

‘I Never Said Tinubu, Akume, Kalu Were Corrupt When I Was EFCC Chairman’ — Nuhu Ribadu Demands Apology, Retraction From Naja’atu Muhammad The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has debunked the allegation that in his capacity as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), he labelled President Bola Tinubu, who was then governor of Lagos State corrupt. Ribadu made the denial in reaction to the allegation by the leader of Northern Star, Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad. In a Tiktok video, Hajia Muhammad chastised Ribadu for serving in Tinubu’s government, whom he castigated when he was EFCC…

The President-General of the Igbo socio-political organisation, ‘Ohanaeze Ndigbo’, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has said nothing will ever deny his Igbo identity, describing recent criticisms against him as a lack of understanding. This is why he emphasised his commitment to supporting the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as well as respecting the office of the governor. According to Punch, Mbata stated this when the Opobo Elder Statesmen-4-Sim paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt on Monday. He dismissed recent criticisms against him, saying they were noises from those lacking understanding. He stated, “I see my responsibility as building bridges. We…

SEDC: Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Congratulates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu On Senate Committee Chairmanship Ohafia Improvement Union, Abuja Branch, has congratulated Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC). In a statement issued by the president of the union, Chief Kalu Idika, the group described the appointment as well deserved, citing Kalu’s track record of competence and leadership. “Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has demonstrated his commitment to the development of the South-East region over the years. His appointment as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development…

OmoBarca pays courtesy visit to Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour By Obinna Francis Solace Hon Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca, a philanthropist and political aspirant in Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, has paid a courtesy visit to Gbadebor Rhodes Vivour (GRV), the Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State. The meeting highlighted the growing need for collaborative efforts among political entities aimed at enhancing democratic practices and fostering peace in the political landscape. The main agenda of the visit was to discuss potential alignments for political purposes, particularly in the light of future elections. Both OmoBarca and GRV expressed their willingness to explore collaborative…