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STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE EVANGELIST DR UMA UKPAI With a heavy heart, I mourn the passing of one of God's generals, Dr Uma Ukpai. Reverend Ukpai was not just another preacher; he was an anointed crusader of the faith, filled with fire and ice for the gospel and restoring humanity to discipline, love, and good neighbourliness.   Dr Ukpai, who died at age 80, was an international evangelist, leader of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and founder of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).   Born in the small town of Asaga, Ohafia, in Abia State,…

The immediate past Vice Presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2023 presidential election, Pastor Okey Udo, PhD, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025), describing him as “a General in the Lord’s Army” whose life and ministry transformed millions across the world. In a statement titled “A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025): A General in the Lord’s Army Has Gone Home,” and issued on behalf of the Executive and Members of the Amaekpu All Clergy Forum, Pastor Udo wrote: “With hearts full of gratitude and solemn reflection, we…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa, has paid an emotional tribute to the late renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a divine phenomenon, a fearless soldier of Christ, and a man whose life radiated faith, humility, and service to God and humanity. In his message to the Uma Ukpai family, Uwa reflected on the life and legacy of the globally celebrated evangelist, recalling his early encounters with the late cleric and the indelible mark he left on the people of Asaga Ohafia and beyond. “Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai was…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of world-renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a father figure, a mentor, and a shining pride of Ohafia land. In an statement personally signed by him, Osonwa said the death of Rev. Dr. Ukpai was not just a loss to the Christian community, Abia State, and Nigeria at large, but a personal loss to him and his family. “I have lost someone dear to me. Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was not only a revered preacher…

The Interim President General of the Ohafia Improvement Union [OIU] Worldwide, Chief Fab Uche, has said that his team was determined to reposition the Union to meet up with the realities of today, and face the challenges of the future. According to him, the task of before them is to organise a credible election that will usher in people of integrity; people whose unwavering commitments to the progress and development of Ohafia are legendary. Chief Uche stated this while briefing members of the interim executives on his meeting with the Ohafia monarchs and other community leaders. According to him, the…

Renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on. He was aged 80. His family confirmed his passing in an official statement made available to The Whisperer on Monday. The statement reads in part: “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A faithful soldier of the cross has been called to rest. Dedicating over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word and prophetic…

Elder statesman and prominent businessman, Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, has expressed strong support for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu following his recent declaration that he will spend five months in Abia State to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.   Senator Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State and current lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, made the statement while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He vowed to campaign “day and night” across Abia and the Southeast to secure a historic win for President Tinubu. “In 2023, I didn’t…

The Publisher of The Sun Newspaper, Neya Uzor Kalu, a distinguished businesswoman, lawyer, and philanthropist, today extended support to students of Igbere Secondary School in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child. Represented at the event by Mrs Oluomachi, Mrs Kalu donated the sum of ₦500,000 to assist in the payment of school fees for the students. She also provided various educational and personal items, including school bags, sanitary materials, books, and other learning resources.   Speaking through her representative, Barrister Neya Kalu reiterated her commitment to promoting education and…

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Amupitan As INEC Chairman   President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman announce this in a statement, on Thursday. Onanuga said the National Council of State has approved Amupitan’s nomination. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit.” “Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.…

Uche Nnaji has resigned as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology following allegations of certificate forgery against him. Nnaji, the minister, has been under fire over claims that he forged the credentials he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Senate during his ministerial confirmation. An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed that Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate he presented to Tinubu, as well as to the offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and…