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One of two brothers who serve as major sources of illicit drug supplies in South East and South South parts of the country, Onyeaghalachi Stephen Nwagwugwu, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA after nine years of being on his trail. The elder brother, Eze Kaleb Stephen, who is also wanted, narrowly escaped during the overnight operation carried out simultaneously in their two locations: Umuahia and Ntigha Okpuola community in Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia state. Investigations show the two notorious brothers began a career in the illicit drug business since the late 90s…

The Abuja Branch of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has concluded plans to hold the 2022 edition of Ohafia day celebration on Sunday, December 4, at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi Abuja. A press statement signed by the Secretary of the Association, Mr. Lopez Okwara Mba Awa and made available to THE WHISPERER disclosed that the theme of this year’s Ohafia Day Celebration is titled: "Ikpirikpe" which literally means “Using culture and tradition to drive development”. According to the press statement, the Central planning committee of the event as set up by the President of Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Branch, Chief Paul Ibe,…

In a bid to ensure that pupils in his constituency study in a conducive environment, the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Orji Uzor Kalu has embarked on massive reconstruction and renovation of primary schools in his constituency. The lawmaker is also providing boreholes to enable his constituents have access to potable water. The lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the Senate, said he was committed to delivering more democratic dividends to his constituents. He insisted that investment in education should be a priority project of any good government. Our correspondent reports that some of the schools include…

By Martins Odeh/Golda Ukomadu, The decision of our past governments leading to the adoption of the Free Trade Zones Scheme, a global economic model to aid widespread economic growth on November 30, 1992 has to this moment remained a legendary step toward fast tracking the country’s industrialization. The operation of the free trade zones is deliberately incentivized to stimulate Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs); Domestic Direct Investments (DDIs); employment generation; infrastructure development; technology transfer; skill transfer to boost the country prosperity profile. The scheme was first adopted through the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) Act 63 of…

---- holds 42nd Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), has advocated that in other to match the pace of advancement in technology, tax administrators must remain bound by the laws, regulations and codes that safeguard the sourcing, storage, processing and management of data. This was contained in the welcome address of the President of CATA, Mr Muhammad Nami, at the 42nd annual technical conference of CATA holding from 28th november to 1st december, 2022 in abuja, Nigeria. He noted that In recent times, there has been an upsurge of disruptive…

Wife of the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lolo Francis Esther Chibuife has been crowned the first queen of St Magareth’s Catholic Church Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The event took place today during the 9:30am mass at St. Margreth’s Catholic Church officiated by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph. The beautiful and elegant wife of Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca was officially crowned the First Queen of St. Margreth’s parish by the CCM-Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Before her coronation, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph who also crowned the new Queen addressed the congregation…

Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has been sworn-in as the 6th elected Governor of Osun State on Sunday morning. At exactly 11:54am, Adeleke became the governor of Osun State after being administered oaths of allegiance and office by the State’s President of the Customary Court before a mammoth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, supporters and guests from all walks of life. Details Later..

Popular singer, Davido, is in his home state, Osun State, for the inauguration of his uncle, governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, as the next governor of the state. Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, died in October and the singer had been grieving his loss. His aide, Isreal DMW, shared the photos on his Instagram handle and said “Oga, no go ever minus. We outside #aadeleke_01 Osun State Governor.” [The Punch] See photos below:

The Oyo State Police Command has given insight on how a man caught with a double-faced Jack-knife at the Labour Party presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was arrested. Daily Post reports that a video of the man caught with the weapon at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan, had trended on Twitter. Some eyewitnesses had alleged that the suspect positioned himself in a place the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi was expected to walk through to the podium. Reports also claimed that the Wednesday incident was an assassination attempt on the former Anambra governor. But…