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Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, last Monday formally entered the 2024 governorship election in the state as he publicly declared his intention. He said he would contest under the banner of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu is going into the race, determined to confront his principal and Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, who is not in support of his ambition. He alluded to his political travails in the last couple of months, especially, and declared that he remained unbowed, even as he forged ahead against Obaseki’s unfavourable disposition. The signs of what will come in the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will freeze accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) from April 2024. This is according to a Friday circular by the apex bank which instructed banks to place a “Post no Debit” restriction – which prevents customers from making withdrawals, transfers, or any other debits “for all existing Tier-1 accounts/wallets without BVN or NIN”. “Effective immediately, any unfunded account/wallet shall be placed on ‘Post No Debit or Credit’ until the new process is satisfied. Effective March 1, 2024, all funded accounts or wallets shall be placed on…

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday morning. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement. He said all those onboard survived though they sustained “minor injuries”. The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in Rivers State. “Fortunately, the entire crew of 5 survived the crash with very minor injuries and are currently being attended to at NAF Medical Centre Port Harcourt. “The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, is currently…

The newly appointed Transition Committee Chairmen (Mayors) for the 17 local government areas of Abia State have been inaugurated by Governor Alex Otti, with a charge to make the local communities conducive to active production and rapid growth. In his speech at the occasion titled “Expanding the Frontiers of Development,” the Governor said, “Your primary task as mayors and deputies shall be to make the local communities and towns conducive to active production and rapid growth. We expect you to quickly develop holistic frameworks for improving agriculture and light-scale production in ways that enhance outputs and attract domestic and foreign…

THE ESSENTIAL ELDER DR. K.U.K Again and as it will continue till the end of time, the bell has tolled for one of us. This time it is the lot of one of our best, eminently accomplished, an epitome of candour, humility, gentleman per excellence, industrialist, boardroom guru, community leader, noble family man and above all a soldier of Christ – Elder Dr. Kalu Uke Kalu. Elder has indeed transited to join his ancestors in the way of all mortals. Elder’s exit did not come with a surprise, especially to those who have been observing his gradual aging process. His…

Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima is currently in Anambra State. He was received by Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo at the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri. Vice President Shettima is on an official visit to the State to commission some projects and inspect some areas ravaged by erosion. THE WHISPERER gathered that the Vice President is currently on his way to the ancient town of Oraifite, Ekwusigo local government area, where he will be commissioning the Prepaid Metres Manufacturing Company (PMMC), and Ijele Radio FM built by Chief Emeka Offor. See photos below:

A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has testified in a Federal High Court in Abuja, detailing how N1.219 billion in cash was airlifted to support the election of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. Obanikoro, who appeared as a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was led in evidence by the counsel for the Commission, Wahab Shittu (SAN). He stated that the money was sourced from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. He explained that the funds were airlifted due to the inability of a defunct…

…Has No Mechanism for Economic Recovery, N750/US1 Suffocating The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 fiscal year as proposed by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly as a huge disservice which, if allowed to pass, will further asphyxiate Nigerians and plunge our nation into more economic depression and hopelessness. The PDP also describes the claim by President Tinubu that the budget is a Budget of Renewed Hope as conjured, unfounded and deceptive as the budget is completely devoid of concrete mechanisms to revive the economy, create jobs, address the comatose manufacturing and productive sectors,…

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria's national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of the top priorities of the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on the 2024 Federal budget proposal on Wednesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the nation's internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities with a view to safeguarding lives, property, and investments across the country. He said the proposed budget prioritizes human capital development, with particular attention given to children,…