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Nov
03
2023
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Appeal Court upturns Rep Amobi Ogah’s sack

Appeal Court upturns Rep Amobi Ogah’s sack

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, vacated the judgment by the National and State Houses of Assembly Tribunal which nullified the election of the lawmaker representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Rep Amobi Ogah. The election petition tribunal had declared Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as the winner of the February 25 National Assembly election for Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency. Details later.
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Nov
03
2023
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Labour unions tackle Akpabio over announcement of FERMA board as executive board members

Labour unions tackle Akpabio over announcement of FERMA board as executive board members

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Joint unions in Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), have kicked against the announcement by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, referring to some members of the agency's board as executive board members. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) made their position known in a letter addressed to Akpabio on Thursday and made available to newsmen in Abuja. It will be recalled that Akpabio had on Wednesday announced the constitution of a new board for FERMA, but referred to some of the…
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Nov
02
2023
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BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sworn in as Kogi Central senator

BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sworn in as Kogi Central senator

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The Senate has sworn in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district. Natasha is now the first female Senator from Kogi State and the fourth female Senator in the 10th Upper Legislative Chamber Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the clerk of the senate to administer the oath to her on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Thursday. This followed her presentation with the Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the duly elected Senator for Kogi Central. THE WHISPERER reports that the Court of Appeal…
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Nov
02
2023
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For 4 Years, Buhari Didn’t Ask His Ministers To Explain How They Run Their Ministries — Ex-Communication Minister, Adebayo Shittu Reveals

For 4 Years, Buhari Didn’t Ask His Ministers To Explain How They Run Their Ministries — Ex-Communication Minister, Adebayo Shittu Reveals

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Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communications, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not ask his ministers to explain how they run their ministries. Adebayo Shittu was reacting to the current retreat Tinubu’s ministers are attending during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. “Buhari did not give anybody any threat. As I said, Buhari is not Tinubu and Tinubu is not Buhari. What I know of Buhari with all due respect to him, he is a more reserved person. When he gives a job to somebody, he will never ask how they go about it. “I have…
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Nov
02
2023
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Exclusion of South-East, Uzodimma, Lawan, Nepotism, Political Patronage, Key Things Retired Judge Said In Valedictory Speech

Exclusion of South-East, Uzodimma, Lawan, Nepotism, Political Patronage, Key Things Retired Judge Said In Valedictory Speech

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After 47 years in the judiciary, Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad took a bow on Friday, October 27, 2023. The high and mighty attended his valedictory session which has refused to leave the media space long after His Lordship thanked his audience for their time and patience. It’s been a while that a retiring judge hit the nail on the head the way he did. Just weeks back, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, human rights lawyer, penned the hard-hitting piece, ‘A Captured Temple of Justice’, where he highlighted what could ordinarily pass for as the dark days of the judiciary. From a hall…
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Nov
01
2023
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Prioritise Abia In Distribution Of Fire Trucks, Otti Tells Federal Fire Service 

Prioritise Abia In Distribution Of Fire Trucks, Otti Tells Federal Fire Service 

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has asked the Federal Fire Service to prioritise the state in the distribution of some newly acquired fire fighting vehicles. Governor Otti, who thanked the federal agency for choosing Abia to site a new training school in the South East Zone, said though Abia may not be the biggest state in the country in terms of size, the state, however, is very busy in terms of commercial and industrial activities. The Governor spoke Tuesday while receiving the Assistant Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Mrs. Ijeoma Achi-Okidi, who is on a working visit…
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Nov
01
2023
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Abia-born Obinna Udensi emerges Chief Operating Officer of Frontline Homes

Abia-born Obinna Udensi emerges Chief Operating Officer of Frontline Homes

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A prominent real estate development company, Frontline Homes has unveiled Mr Obinna Udensi as its Chief Operating Officer. THE WHISPERER reports that Mr Udensi hails from Elugwu Akanu Item in Bende L..G.A. of Abia State. Unveiling Mr Udensi on its official Instagram page, Frontline Homes described him as highly industrious and innovative. Read statement below: "In the dynamic realm of real estate, the emergence of transformative leaders is a testament to the industry's evolving landscape. Obinna Udensi, hailing from the rich cultural backdrop of Abia State and boasting a heritage deeply rooted in the industrious Igbo community, stands as a…
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Nov
01
2023
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Tinubu to spend N1.5bn on cars for ‘first lady’s office’, N2.9bn for SUVs

Tinubu to spend N1.5bn on cars for ‘first lady’s office’, N2.9bn for SUVs

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The federal government is planning to spend N1.5 billion on vehicles for the Office of First Lady amidst economic challenges facing the country. The amount is contained in the supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday asked the National Assembly to approve the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget. The budget was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Monday. President Tinubu and some of his aides and other government official have repeatedly pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with the administration. A review of the budget by Premium Times…
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Nov
01
2023
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Rivers Assembly: Jack-Rich appeals for calm

Rivers Assembly: Jack-Rich appeals for calm

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Mr Tein Jack-Rich, a former presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for calm on the wake of Monday's attack on the Rivers State House of Assembly. Jack-Rich also called on the political gladiators in the state to sheath their swords and ensure that the crisis did not escalate to a stage that it could not be managed. The House was set ablaze by suspected political thugs on Monday, following a threat by the lawmakers to commence impeachment proceedings against the Leader of the House, Edison Ehie, and Gov. Siminalayi Fubara. ''At the early…
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Oct
31
2023
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Fubara: Timi Frank urges Tinubu to sack Wike as minister

Fubara: Timi Frank urges Tinubu to sack Wike as minister

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently sack the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for masterminding a plot to impeach the Governor of Rivers State, Siminilaye Fubara. Frank in a statement in Abuja, condemned the action of the police in tear-gassing and pouring water on Governor Fubara who is supposed to be the Chief Security of the state. He also called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently remove the Commissioner of Police in Rivers state, over…
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