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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said there is no going back on the January 31 deadline for old naira notes. The apex bank has been under pressure to shift the deadline over the scarcity of new naira notes. Earlier on Saturday, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) joined those calling for an extension of the deadline for the expiration and collection of old naira notes. In a statement issued by Mallam Bello Galadanci, Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, on Saturday, the group said the January 31 deadline set by the Federal Government had almost grounded…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday intensified his reelection campaign with a visit to seven wards in Isikwuato Local Government Area. Kalu, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), visited Nulya Amaiyi Obinaohia ward 5, Mgbelu Umunnekwu ward 11, Umunnekwu Agbo ward 6, Eluama ward 4, Obialiugo ward 12, Otamba ward 3 and Umuasua ward, where the people reassured him of their overwhelming support, declaring him as "unstoppable" Receiving Senator Kalu at Nulya Amaiyi Obinaohia ward, the Isikwuato Chapter Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Royal Okereke vowed to deliver…

The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal judgement which awarded the All Progressives Congress Abia Central Senatorial District ticket to Sam Onuigbo. The Supreme Court delivered two Appeal judgements against Emeka Atuma in Favour of Onuigbo on Friday. Affirming the judgement of the Court of Appeal Owerri Division, Justice Coram Agim said that Onuigbo is the Legal and Rightful Candidate of the APC for Abia Central Senatorial District. The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State capital, had sacked Atuma as the candidate of the APC for Abia Central Senatorial race. According to the Court of Appeal,…

The Abia State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has fixed February 4th for a fresh governorship primary to pick a replacement for late Professor Uchenna Ikonne, THE WHISPERER has learnt. The date was picked after a stakeholders meeting on Friday afternoon in Umuahia. Confirming the date to THE WHISPERER, a chieftain of the party who refused to be named said: "Our primary would hold on 4th February. So far, we have four people in the race." The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State chapter should conduct a fresh primary…

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has voided the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke and declared Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the election. The tribunal, on Friday in Osogbo, annulled the result declared by the electoral commission (INEC), which gave victory in the 16 June 2022 election to Mr Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The tribunal directed INEC to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Mr Adeleke and his deputy, Kola Adewusi, both of whom had been sworn in. The panel led by Justice Terste Kume directed that the certificate of return should instead be…

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday began his reelection campaign at Isikwuato Ward 5 (Ogudu-asa) in Isikwuato Local Government Area. Kalu and his team arrived Amaigbo school field—the campaign venue at around 4pm with cheers from supporters and party faithfuls. Welcoming the former Abia State Governor, The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isikwuato Local Government Area, Hon. Royal Okereke assured Senator Kalu of their support and vowed to deliver the local government for the party. According to him, Kalu's outstanding performance would give the party maximum victory at the polls. He…

Multimedia Publishers Association of Nigeria (MPAN) on Tuesday, praised the Management of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for breaking its own record and surpassing its 2021 revenue target in the 2022 financial year. National Chairman of MPAN, Gambo Jagindi, gave the FIRS management the commendation in a statement in Abuja. According to the statement, “In spite of the global economic crunch and Nigeria’s dwindling economy, the FIRS, led by it’s Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, has demonstrated that even in the midst of many difficulties, with determination and commitment, nothing can stop anyone from achieving a set goal.” Below is…

The Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, has reacted to the death of one of his major opponents, Prof Uche Ikonne of the PDP. In an emotionally-filled press release personally signed by him, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa who described Prof Ikonne as a worthy brother, said that his death was a rude shock to him. In his words, ‘Nothing could be more saddening than the news of the death of Prof Uche Ikonne. He was a worthy brother and co-contender to the governorship seat. Though we were political opponents, we had mutual respect for each…

A sociopolitical group, Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), has applauded the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for mobilising his supporters across the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State to the Umuahia Township Stadium for cheer the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his campaign rally in Abia. The group also lauded Kalu for his peaceful dispositions and leadership acumen which has endeared Abians into falling in love with the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group in a statement signed by Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, Director…