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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators have resolved to zone the office of Senate Minority Leader to the North Central geo-political zone. The office became vacant after the Court of Appeal sacked the former Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkwon (Plateau). The appellate court also removed Darlington Nwokocha, the Senate minority whip, (LP, Abia Central) and declared Augustine Akobundu of the PDP as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The PDP lawmakers yesterday held a meeting at the National Assembly complex Abuja on the replacement for the principal positions. The lawmakers, who agreed to convey their…

A non-governmental organization, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, today at the foundation’s headquarters in Abuja, marked the 3 years of the global movement to eliminate cervical cancer. In 2020, 194 countries resolved to eliminate a cancer for the first time and WHO launched the Global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. According to the Executive Secretary of the Foundation, Rev. Mrs. Jemimah Ola Kalu, it is a historic response to the WHO Director-General’s call to action in 2018, which catalysed a social movement and sparked an annual tradition, bringing communities across the world together for a Day…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. The panel upheld the verdict of the tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay which sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023. The lower court had declared 165,663 votes of Yusuf, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while those of Nasir Ganuwa, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, remained at 890,705. Yusuf had rejected the tribunal…

A list of 22 Justices of the Court of Appeal nominated by the Federal Judicial Service Commission, FJSC, for elevation to the Supreme Court has been sent to the National Judicial Council, NJC. The names of the nominees, who hail from various regions in the country, were revealed in an FJSC document on Thursday. The North-Central region has six nominees, while the South-West and South-South regions have two nominees each. The South-East region also has six nominees, and the North-East has two nominees. The development is coming after the retirement of Justices Amina Augie and Mohammed Datijo which left the…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa has commiserated with the families of the victims of the Ogbor Hill Aba accident, describing it as deeply distressing. Uwa in a statement signed by him, Wednesday, called for a thorough investigation into the root cause of the accident to guard against further occurrences in the future. Uwa said: “As I write today, my heart is heavy with grief and deep concern over the fatal accident that occurred in the Ogborhill area of Aba on Tuesday, 14th November, 2023. The news of the tragic loss of innocent lives in our dear state of Abia…

Lagos, Nigeria: November 15, 2023 - Five lucky Nigerians at the weekend hit a fortune when they emerged Millionaires in the ongoing Polaris Bank Save & Win Promo. The live quarterly draw of the ongoing Polaris 'Save & Win' promo which took place at the Bank's headquarters Annex, Alausa Ikeja at the weekend in Lagos, further underscored Polaris Bank's dedication to fairness in all its promotions and activities. The development is in line with the Bank's commitment to rewarding its loyal customers across the nation. The winners emerged through a draw exercise which was witnessed by its representatives and relevant…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has commiserated with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, the families of victims of the Water Side accident which occurred Tuesday. The former Abia State Governor described the accident as unfortunate and a big loss to the state. A statement issued on Wednesday by his media office, stated that the lawmaker was deeply saddened over the incident. “I am deeply saddened over the Water Side accident which occurred on Tuesday. More saddening is the fact that the lives of those in search of livelihood were cut short.” There were…

The duly elected House member for Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh has expressed sadness over the fatal accident that claimed at least one life at the Water Side axis of Ogbor Hill, Aba on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Ikwechegh while commiserating with the families of the deceased, assured that he would pay all the medical bills of all those who survived the accident and are currently receiving treatment at the SDA Hospital, Ogborhill, Aba. In a statement signed by his media center and available to THE WHISPERER in Abuja, said he would visit the victims…

Shareholders of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc have commended the board and management of the company for its performance in its operations and earnings, and the diversification of the group’s business lines since completing the transition to a holding company structure. This commendation was shared at the recently held statutory meeting in Lagos. The hybrid statutory meeting, which was held with online and physical attendance, saw the unanimous passing of the singular motion of the day; the adoption of the statutory report for the meeting, presented by the shareholders of the holding company. Addressing the shareholders of the company, Chairman…

Sen Kalu's Aide Nwala wins overall Best Legislative Expert Award From Kenneth Udeh Abuja Legal Practitioner Barrister Emeka Nwala has emerged as the Most outstanding Legislative Expert of the year. Nwala who currently serves as the Chief of Staff to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was crowned with the coveted Award at the 5th edition of the 2023 IgbereTv Leadership Excellence (LEEX) Awards held on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Nwala, a former Vice Chairman of the 6th National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF) emerged tops amongst other nominees in the same…