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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,…

Prince Ike Okorafor, the founder of IOK Educational Foundation, and the CEO of Evolette Health Advisory Limited, has reacted to the mixed feelings expressed by Abians on the performance and promises of Governor Alex Otti, who marks his first six months in office today. Prince Ike Okorafor, who is also a former candidate for the Arochukwu State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, said that he shares the concerns and expectations of the people of Abia State, especially those of his constituency, who gave their mandate to Governor Otti in the 2023 general elections. Prince Ike Okorafor acknowledged…

A student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun state, Subair Enitan, has landed in the hospital after ending a hand wash-a-thon to set a new Guinness World Record. Her record-breaking attempt was to surpass the longest hand wash-a-thon by an individual after applying for the Guinness World Record for the task last June. Miss Enitan kicked off her quest on Friday afternoon at the Student Union Building Motor park on the university campus as thousands of students rallied around her while student artistes and university officials also paid a solidarity visit to cheer her to victory. A post on the…