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As against the norm of cash distribution and sundry items like frying pan by elected National Assembly representatives, the people of Lohum have disclosed that the tenure of the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu at the National Assembly made them find out that Legislators of the National Assembly could expedite the construction of key rural infrastructure projects. Itemsing the construction of Lodu Imenyi and Nkpa roads attracted by the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, the community declared that Kalu had brought untold joy to them. Kalu who was in the community to give account of his legislative stewardship,…

An unspecified number of police operatives have been killed at Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, as unidentified gunmen attacked the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Sources said the gunmen opened fire on the convoy, and police operatives in convoy responded. The source said the gunmen may have been after the senator, but there is no evidence to prove this. Alex Ozone, a social media user said, “Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's convoy attacked at Enugu-Ukwu. "He was ambushed by heavily armed assassins who opened fire on his convoy. "Some of his aides were killed including some police officers.…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a sit-at-home across the Southeast on Tuesday next week. IPOB tagged the sit-at-home, a day of civil action across the Southeast. The group declared the order ahead of the Appeal Court hearing of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned visit to the Southeast. A statement by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said the sit-at-home would be a total lockdown of the Southeast. IPOB explained that it was implementing the existing sit-at-home order regarding Kanu’s court appearance. The statement reads partly: “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of…

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.…