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‘I’m not afraid of you’ — Natasha Akpoti tells Akpabio A heated argument erupted between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, over a change in seating arrangements. The disagreement began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned at the start of plenary, but she refused to comply with the relocation. Tahir Monguno, the senate chief whip, defended the decision, citing constitutional provisions and explaining that the adjustments were necessary to accommodate opposition lawmakers who had defected to the ruling party. Monguno warned that failure to adhere to the new seating arrangement could have consequences, including preventing the…

Mr Valentine Ozigbo has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), a day after announcing his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). The Whisperer gathered that Ozigbo was received by APC leaders and stakeholders from his Aguata Local Government Area. Ozigbo, an ally of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also contested the Anambra state governorship election in 2021 under the Peoples Democratic Party. In a press statement signed by him on Wednesday, Ozigbo said Obi was duly informed of his decision to dump the Labour Party as a mark of his deep respect for his leadership and…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere's appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of the six geopolitical zones. The 12 members are: NORTH WEST: (a) Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi (b) Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka NORTH EAST (c) Aminu Ibrahim Malle (d) Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud…

Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi has been arrested by the FBI for conspiring with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Oluwasanmi submitted forged documents to obtain loans meant to support struggling businesses during the pandemic, which he then diverted for personal use, violating U.S. federal laws, Peoples Gazette reports. The pastor used his three companies, Dayspring Property Incorporated, Dayspring Holdings, and Dayspring Transportation, to secure millions of dollars in fraudulent loans. He was indicted on a 13-count charge of fraud and arrested in Cleveland in April, before being released…

Valentine Ozigbo, a close associate of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi and a former governorship candidate in Anambra State, has officially resigned from the party. Ozigbo, in a statement released on Wednesday said he had submitted his resignation letter to his ward chairman. He emphasised that his decision was driven by a commitment to a greater vision for Anambra State. In his resignation statement, Ozigbo disclosed that he had informed Peter Obi and the National Chairman of the Labour Party before making his decision public, out of respect for their leadership and shared political journey. “At every defining…

Anambra Group Presents APC Nomination Forms to Guber Aspirant Prof. Obiora Okonkwo A political support group under the aegis of Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change, has presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to Professor Obiora Okonkwo, urging him to contest in the November 8 gubernatorial election. Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, Okonkwo, a chieftain of the APC and Founder of the Nigeria-Russia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed concern over the rising insecurity in Anambra State, which he said has crippled economic activities. Okonkwo accused the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma…

Two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka escape from police custody Two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night. Gunmen, on 24 December 2024, abducted Mr Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. A joint security team, on 6 February, found the lawmaker’s decomposing body at Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. The police in the state later confirmed that nine suspected killers of the…

ABIA: Why I Want To Unseat Governor Alex Otti In 2027 – Chief Emeka Atuma A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Hon. Emeka Atuma, has declared his determination to unseat the incumbent Governor, Alex Otti of the Labour Party, in the 2027 election. He emphasised that his primary goal is to deliver “good governance to Abians.” According to Vanguard, Atuma spoke during a strategic political meeting of APC stakeholders in Abia Central at his Ntalakwu, Oboro Ikwuano country home, criticised the leadership style of the Governor. He claimed that under the current LP-led administration, “the…

Etigwe Uwa SAN Felicitates with Governor Alex Otti on 60th Birthday Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Etigwe Uwa, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Uwa prayed for continued wisdom and good health as he steers the affairs of the state. “Congratulations, Your Excellency, on this epochal birthday. May God Almighty grant you good health and wisdom, and may the work of governing Abia State prosper in your hands,” he stated. He further conveyed his best wishes on behalf of…

Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Congratulates Governor Otti on 60th Birthday The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Rep. Osonwa described Governor Otti as a distinguished leader whose dedication to service and transformative initiatives have contributed to the progress and development of Abia State. “As governor, Dr. Otti has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the service of our people, championing transformative initiatives that strive for progress…