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At least 47 people have died fasting over a promise that they would meet Jesus if they starved themselves to death. They are members of the Good News International Church in Kenya. The church’s pastor, Paul Makenzi, has been held by the police authorities over the death. On Saturday, the number of those dead was 39. Kenyan authorities discovered 39 corpses on the property of Mr Makenzi, a pastor now in police custody after instructing his followers to fast till they die to meet Jesus in heaven. The death toll jumped to 47 by Sunday night. Speaking on the discovery,…

The Federal Government has assured of the safety and evacuation of Nigerians stranded in crisis-ridden Sudan, saying it is “working round the clock” to make that happen. Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama gave the assurance when he was featured on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. “So, we have been working round the clock for the last two days to try and get the Nigerians out,” he said on the show, adding that the country’s embassy has been mandated to open a platform to register the nation’s citizens in Sudan. His comment comes amidst a wave of criticisms and backlash against the…

A former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, has advised the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to withdraw his petition challenging the election of Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Tribunal. Mr Nnamani said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, urging Mr Obi and his supporters to accept the reality of the fact that Mr Tinubu had emerged as the president-elect of Nigeria. “Obi knows he has neither spread nor national appeal to win the presidential election, what Obi is doing with the petition is trying to demarket Tinubu. “His petition is dead on arrival,…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Sunday visited the Central Mosque in Onitsha and joined the Muslim Community in Anambra State to celebrate and share in the joys of Eid el Fitr. Obi revealed this in a post via his Twitter account on Sunday night, noting that they shared good moments. According to the former Anambra State Governor, the Muslims at the mosque told him that he is the only politician who has maintained the routine of customarily visiting the Central Mosque and maintained a close relationship with them. During the visit, they also…

Former Secretary to Government of the Federation and Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, Senator-elect, Ned Nwoko and wife, Regina Daniels, Senator Chris Adighije, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo and Chief Emma Omokwe Sunday, paid a condolence visit to the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu over his wife’s demise. THE WHISPERER had earlier reported that Senator Orji Kalu’s first wife, Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu, earlier this month passed on peacefully at the age of 61. Following her death, prominent Nigerians have continued to throng the Abuja residence of the former Abia State Governor. Recall THE WHISPERER reported that billionaire businessman,…

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has described the late Prof Uche Ikonne as a 'fallen hero'. In paying glowing tributes in honuor of the former governorship candidate of the PDP in Abia State who died a few weeks to the election, the revered cleric described Ikonne as a worthy brother and fellow compatriot whose dream was to see a better Abia. In an emotion-filled eulogy, Bishop Nwankpa recalled how, in the build-up to the election, he and the late Professor ran issue-based campaigns devoid of rancour and acrimony…

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has saluted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Senate Chief Whip marks his 63rd birthday. In a news release personally signed by him and made available to newsmen, the revered cleric and philanthropist described the Senate Chief Whip as a 'dogged politician and one who has distinguished himself creditably in the business world.' Bishop Nwankpa particularly noted Senator Kalu's quality representation of the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate, and his sterling contributions to the economic and political growth of…

Prominent Nigerian Billionaire Businessman, Prince Arthur Eze Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his Aso Villa Abuja home to condole with the Abia-North Senator over the loss of his Wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Ada Kalu. The former Abia Governor received the Anambra Born Billionaire at his residence at about 2:10 pm. He was accompanied by some other personalities to condole and as well as felicitate with Kalu on his 63rd Birthday which was marked on Friday. Both Kalu and Arthur Eze are In-Laws to each other as the Late 61…

Eminent businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke has congratulated the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Okeke, in a birthday message signed by his media assistant, Oti Maduabuchi Orieji, expressed his admiration for Senator Kalu, whom he described as “the people’s senator.” He highlighted Kalu’s sterling qualities as a “quintessential performer” who is widely respected by his peers for his visionary and resourceful approach to issues and his outstanding leadership style. Okeke further lauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s unwavering commitment to his…

The House of Representatives member-elect for Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has felicitated with the Chief Whip of the Senate and senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Osonwa in a goodwill message he personally signed, commended Senator Kalu for his efforts towards improving the lives of the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and Abia North Senatorial District in general. He also thanked God for preserving his life and prayed to the Almighty God to strengthen him “for more accomplishments in national service and nation-building.” The message…