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Nigeria-born American professor, Uju Anya, has made more comments on late Queen Elizabeth II of England, saying she was unapologetic and would stand by her words. Anya, whose comments on Queen Elizabeth had sparked reactions across the world, further defended her comments, questioning how the Queen’s crown was gotten in the first place. She alleged that the crown was not her own but “plundered from the lands they exploited and extracted.” She said this in an interview with foreign-based news platform, The CUT. Anya said, “Queen Elizabeth was representative of the cult of white womanhood. There’s this notion that she…

Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, APN, says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses. Mr Obindo, who is also the chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians, Nigeria Chapter, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. “Mental healthcare is in a sorry state given that we have more than 60 million Nigerians suffering from various mental illnesses and the fact that only about 10 per cent of them were able to access appropriate care. “We are left with more than 90 per cent…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described eminent business mogul and elder statesman, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion as a rare gem with passion for humanity. Extolling the virtues of the Esama of Benin, Kalu stressed that the contributions of the statesman to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria are enormous, remarkable and worthy of emulation, adding that Chief Igbinedion has carved a niche for himself in all facets of life. While joining the House of Igbinedion in celebrating the robust accomplishments of their patriarch, the former Governor noted that he…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has voted and declared Chief Valentine Ozigbo the "INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR" at their Annual Integrity Lecture and Award which held penultimate weekend. The Annual Event which was hosted at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja also marked the 10th Anniversary of the Association. Several eminent Nigerians were on hand to grace the great event. At the occasion, Chief Ozigbo man stood out tall as he was conferred with the prestigious, INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD,2022. Valentine Ozigbo is a consummate politician, business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over twenty-seven years of experience in corporate…

The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has congratulated its National President, Dr. Charles Okhai on the occasion of his birthday. NACJ in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Sunny Idika on Saturday morning in Abuja described Okhai as a role model; a man of strong convictions and dynamism who is committed in serving God and humanity. NACJ said Okhai's drive and tenacity in the media industry is inspiring, especially to the younger ones dreaming to attain greater heights. “Over the years, you have continued to provide and offer impactful leadership on the lives of those around you…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has cautioned a former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba over his opinion that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, be renamed after the late Queen Elizabeth II. THE WHISPERER reported that Garba had in a post on his social media pages, wished that the UNN be renamed after the late Queen. But Ohanaeze did not take it lightly, describing it as a joke taken too far. In a statement signed by the Secretary-General of the Igbo group, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he said the Aso Rock Presidential Villa should instead be named after the Queen.…

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, the Vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, attended Jumat prayer together on Friday. Sharing photos on his Facebook page, the Speaker said, “Jumat prayers at Dantata Mosque, Abuja with APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice-Presidential Candidate, Sen. Kashim Shettima and other worshippers.” Credit: Facebook | Femi Gbajabiamila

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Friday, visited the Rivers State governor, Wike Nyesom, in Port Harcourt. According to Daily Trust, Sultan Abubakar met Wike at his Ada George residence shortly after arriving the Porthacourt International Airport. The two leaders held a closed door meeting. Abubakar was in Port Harcourt to declare open the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria's 37th Annual National Conference. See photos:

Ex Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has suggested that the late Queen Elizabeth II should be honoured by renaming the university of Nigeria, Nsukka after her name to immortalise her. The APC chieftan in a series of tweets, urged for the immortalization of the late Queen. He also added that he will declare three days of National mourning for the Queen, if he was the President. He wrote, “If I’m the President of Nigeria today, I’ll declare 3 days of National Mourning for the death of The Queen Elizabeth II of England.” “Immortalizing Queen Elizabeth by renaming the University of Nigeria,…