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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…

Abia North: “Solely On Performance” — Cleric Gives Reasons Why The Church Is Openly Supporting Senator Orji Kalu   Bishop Silas Eke of Kingly People’s Assembly has said that the Church’s support for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is rooted in the desire for good governance and continuity of development, not politics. Speaking during a Sunday service in Umuahia, Bishop Eke stated that many prominent clerics, particularly from the Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and Assemblies of God churches, openly support the former Abia governor and current senator because of his track record in leadership and performance. He said clerics are required…

Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Branch Greets Ike Abam on Birthday Anniversary   The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), Abuja Branch, has felicitated with Chief Chijioke James Umeh (Ike Abam) on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.   In a statement signed by the President of OIU Abuja, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, the union described Chief Umeh as a distinguished son of Abam whose contributions to community development, philanthropy, and leadership have earned him widespread respect and admiration.   The statement noted that Chief Umeh has remained a shining example of dedication to service, stressing that the union is proud to identify…

Chief Dike Chidozie Okwara (Dike Ohafia ) Felicitates Chief Chijioke James Umeh (Ike Abam) On Birthday Anniversary The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ohafia South State Constituency in the 2023 Abia State House of Assembly election, Chief Dike Chidozie Okwara (Dike Ohafia), has congratulated Chief Chijioke James Umeh (Ike Abam) on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Chief Dike Chidozie Okwara ( Dike Ohafia ) who also serves as the Secretary of Old Bende Young Professionals, described Chief Umeh as a respected community leader, philanthropist, and illustrious son of Abam whose…

Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Greets Chief Chijioke James Umeh (Ike Abam) on Birthday Anniversary The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has felicitated with Chief Chijioke James Umeh (Ike Abam) on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement signed by him on Wednesday, Rep Osonwa described Chief Umeh as an illustrious son of Abam, a respected community leader, and a philanthropist whose contributions to development and service to humanity remain commendable. He noted that Chief Umeh, popularly known as Ike Abam, has consistently demonstrated commitment to the progress of Abam,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived  Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Tuesday, September 30, to commission a series of projects completed under Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration and to participate in the launch of a book authored by the governor. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on information and strategy, confirmed the visit. “President Bola Tinubu will today pay a working visit to Owerri, Imo State, where he will commission several legacy projects by Governor Hope Uzodimma and launch a book authored by the Governor,” the statement read. The projects slated for commissioning include…