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BREAKING: Tension as gunmen kill Enugu lawmaker

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen kill Enugu lawmaker

Gunmen have shot and killed a councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa. It was learnt that the lawmaker was murdered on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. Although details of the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, a village source said that the assailants stormed the lawmaker’s house and started raining bullets on him. He added that the councillor ran into a neighbouring compound from where his lifeless body was later recovered. The development has sparked tension in the…
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Police Withdraw Officers Attached To Aisha Buhari, Okorocha, Boss Mustapha, Ohakim, Others [See Full List]

Police Withdraw Officers Attached To Aisha Buhari, Okorocha, Boss Mustapha, Ohakim, Others [See Full List]

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn the Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel previously attached to prominent individuals, including Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and his brother, Mallam Mamman Daura. Other personalities affected by the withdrawal include Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Iyorchia Ayu, a former Senate President. The order for this withdrawal was contained in a Police Wireless Message obtained by Channels Television on Monday. According to the authorities, this move comes as part of an ongoing reassessment and reorganization of security details by the Nigerian Police Force.…
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Why Billionaire Businessman, Obi Cubana Visited Me — Gov Otti

Why Billionaire Businessman, Obi Cubana Visited Me — Gov Otti

Prominent billionaire businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Sunday. The meeting took place at the governor’s residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA, Abia State. Obi Cubana, known for his successful business ventures, expressed his commitment to establishing a significant portion of his business in Aba. Governor Otti took to his Twitter account on July 16th to share photos from the visit. In his caption, he wrote, “Today, I played host to a renowned business tycoon and investor Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana and…
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Abdullahi Adamu speaks amid reports of resignation as APC chairman

Abdullahi Adamu speaks amid reports of resignation as APC chairman

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has spoken on reports that he has resigned from his position. The embattled former chairman fixed a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings last week. The NEC and NWC were postponed due to the absence of President Bola Tinubu and rescheduled to Tuesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 19. Credible sources within the Presidency told THE WHISPERER that Adamu, a former governor of Nasarawa State, sent the resignation letter to the Chief of Staff of the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday. However, Adamu late Sunday was tightlipped on his status within…
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BREAKING: Abdullahi Adamu Resigns As APC National Chairman

BREAKING: Abdullahi Adamu Resigns As APC National Chairman

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling party. THE WHISPERER gathered from reliable sources that Senator Adamu resigned his position on the orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Correspondingly, the National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore also tendered his resignation minutes after. It would be recalled that Adamu, former Governor of Nasarawa State has been facing numerous battles since the party won the presidential election on February 25, 2023. Speaking on the development, Prime Business Africa (PBA) on Sunday, July 16 said it…
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Ohafia Grand Reception For Abia Deputy Gov, Reps Member Holds August 26

Ohafia Grand Reception For Abia Deputy Gov, Reps Member Holds August 26

Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Incorporated, in collaboration with Ohafia Council of Monarchs and Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council, cordially invite you to the grand reception (Ituwo Ugo) of His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. Date: Saturday, 26th of August, 2023. Venue: Ohafia Central School, Elu Ohafia. Time: 10am Under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Mr Okeh Emeka Nmaju Special Guest of Honour: Dr. Alex Otti, Governor Abia State. Royal Father…
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PHOTOS: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Other Abia National Assembly Lawmakers Meet Gov Alex Otti, Pledge Support

PHOTOS: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Other Abia National Assembly Lawmakers Meet Gov Alex Otti, Pledge Support

The National Assembly lawmakers from Abia state yesterday met with the Governor of the state, Dr. Alex Otti in Abuja. The meeting, according to Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, was aimed at consolidating what could be described as a bipartisan relationship that commenced shortly after the inauguration of the Governor and the Lawmakers respectively over a month ago. The meeting saw all the three Senators and eight House of Representatives members from Abia state in attendance. The lawmakers collectively emphasised the need for collaboration that would see to the speedy development of the state.…
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FIRS Extends Due Date For Filing 2023 Companies Income Tax Returns

FIRS Extends Due Date For Filing 2023 Companies Income Tax Returns

Companies that were unable to file their Companies Income Tax returns for the 2023 year of assessment (YOA) that fell due on the 30th of June 2023 have been given up to 31st August, 2023 to submit their returns to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS in a Public Notice signed by its Executive Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, and issued today stated that it had received numerous calls from companies requesting for the extension of time to submit their Companies Income Tax (CIT) returns as they were unable to meet up with the deadline due on 30th June…
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Alleged Defamation: Ex—Abia Attorney General, Chief Umeh Kalu Drags Don Ubani To Abuja Court, Demands N500m

Alleged Defamation: Ex—Abia Attorney General, Chief Umeh Kalu Drags Don Ubani To Abuja Court, Demands N500m

The immediate past Deputy Chief of Staff, DCOS office of the Deputy Governor, Chief Don Ubani is in trouble as a one time Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Abia State, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN Monday dragged him to an Abuja Federal High Court over allegation of defamation of character. In the suit number FCT/HC/CV/6777/2023, had approached the court to compel Chief Ubani to make an apology in a full page of Sun Newspaper and This day Newspaper, retracting the defamatory statements contained in a Press Statement titled, “What a Demeaning Unprofessional Conduct By Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN”. Chief…
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BREAKING: Nigerian Secret Police, DSS Releases Ex-Zamfara Gov, Abdulaziz Yari

BREAKING: Nigerian Secret Police, DSS Releases Ex-Zamfara Gov, Abdulaziz Yari

A former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS) after grilling him for days. A source closed to the former Zamfara State Governor who pleaded not to be named, disclosed this on Sunday morning. “His Excellency has been released by DSS after about days of detention by the DSS,” the source said. Peoples Gazette, an online publication, had earlier reported that Yari was arrested by the secret police after receiving a call from the director-general, Yusuf Bichi, to report at the DSS headquarters for an urgent discussion. When our correspondent tried…
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