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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa has congratulated the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa on the occasion of his birthday. The learned silk in a birthday message made available to The Whisperer said: “My representative Hon Ibe Osonwa I thank the Lord God Almighty for making it possible for us to celebrate another birthday with you today. Happy birthday and the may the blessings of God Almighty continually rest upon you and members of your family. “We are grateful to the God for the Grace wisdom and enablement he has bestowed…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity. The former Governor in his Christmas and end of year message, called on the political class to work for the growth and progress of the people. While stressing the imperative of unity as a panacea for development, Kalu noted that Nigeria's diversity should be explored for nation building, adding that the country is blessed with human capital and natural resources. He said, " I join other Nigerians in celebrating yet another christmas and end of year festivities. "No…

Jim Obazee, the investigator from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has revealed that the government plans to reclaim two banks that were unlawfully sold to the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. According to Obazee’s findings, Emefiele used intermediaries to acquire Union Bank of Nigeria for Titan Trust Bank Limited and Keystone Bank without any proof of payment. Obazee presented his investigation report to President Bola Tinubu, stating that Emefiele illicitly deposited billions of naira in public funds in various overseas bank accounts. ‘One man’s decision affected millions just for personal gain’, Nigerians react to Tunde Sabiu, CBN investigation saga…

Following the Federal Government’s initiative of reducing transport fares on dedicated routes across the country, ABC Transport Plc, Nigeria’s foremost road transport company, on Thursday, commenced the implementation of the offer. With the new arrangement, passengers travelling on the various dedicated routes, can now walk into any ABC Transport terminal and pay only 50 percent of the applicable fares to embark on their journeys. A statement from the company issued on Friday confirmed that the immediate implementation of the 50 percent discount, also applies to passengers using the ABC Travel App, which can be downloaded from the Google Play store.…

The former Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been accused of operating 593 bank accounts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, where Nigerian funds were allegedly kept without authorization by the CBN’s Board and Investment Committee. A report by a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Jim Obazee, disclosed how billions of naira were allegedly stolen by Emefiele and other officials from the CBN’s accounts, including a “fraudulent cash withdrawal of $6.23 million” just before the 2023 elections. “The former governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele, invested Nigeria’s money without authorization in 593 foreign bank accounts in…

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Peter Mbah as the governor of Enugu State. The apex court resolved all the issues in favour of the first respondent (Governor Peter Mbah). Details later

PRESS RELEASE 12/12/2023 Appeal to Airlines and Bus Companies for affordable Christmas travel fare to the South East by Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) As the festive season approaches, the Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) is reaching out to airlines and bus companies, appealing for a pocket-friendly transport fares to South East Nigeria. This request comes as a response to the economic challenges faced by many individuals and families; especially during the Christmas season when journey to be with loved ones is of paramount importance. The spirit of Christmas is synonymous with togetherness and family reunions. However, the…

Bandits have resorted to collecting beer as levies from farmers before allowing them to harvest crops in the Ardo-Kola local government area of Taraba State. A senior civil servant in Jalingo, who preferred anonymity, told Daily Trust that he was compelled to buy beer worth over N200,000 before he was allowed to harvest his Benniseed farm He said the levy imposed by the bandits ranges from N20,000 to N100,000 depending on the size of the farm. “ I paid with beer worth N200,000 before getting access to my farm,” he said. The farming communities where the levy was imposed by…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and minister of FCT Nyesom Wike have reached a resolution after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa on Monday. The meeting had Vice President Kashim Shettima; the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former governor of Rivers State Peter Odili and some traditional rulers from the state. The state is embroiled in a political crisis, following estrangement between Messrs Fubara and Wike. The crisis led to the impeachment moves against the governor and defection of 27 members of State House of Assembly from…

A former Minister of Finance, Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu, former Secretary-General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the leader of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, among others have announced a new agenda to rescue Nigeria. Others in the agenda are a human rights activist, Solomon Asemota, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba and at least 70 others. This was made known in a communique issued at the end of a Special Assembly of Eminent National Leaders, popularly known as The Patriots held in Lagos State and signed…