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The Supreme Court has affirmed the rights of Muslims Female Students in Lagos state to wear Hijab to school without harassment or discrimination. In a majority decision, Nigeria’s apex court gave the ruling on Friday in Abuja. Among those on the panel were Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Justice John Inyang Okoro, Justice Uwani Aji, Justice Mohammed Garba, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, and Justice Emmanuel Agim. While five ruled in favour of the use of hijab, two dissented. A Lagos high court had in October 2014, ruled against the use of hijabs in schools, a judgement that was upturned by…

The Delta State Government has said that Igbo-speaking Nigerians from the South East region should be happy about the announcement of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the running mate of Atiku Abubakar — presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Secretary to Delta State Government, Patrick Ukah, said it would be a win for the South East if Okowa eventually emerges as Vice President because he (Okowa) hails from the Igbo-speaking part of Delta. Ukah stated this during an Arise TV interview monitored by THE WHISPERER on Thursday. According to him, Okowa “will be a very strong representation of…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate. Atiku, who is a former Vice President, made the announcement on Thursday via his social media handles. Before the announcement, THE WHISPERER had reported that aside from Okowa others reportedly shortlisted are Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike and the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel. The following are five things you must know about the Delta State governor who was chosen ahead Wike and Emmanuel. Background Okowa hails from Delta State and was born at Owa-Alero in Ika…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said he was in search of a credible vice presidential candidate who has the potential of succeeding him. Unveiling the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate on Thursday at the party’s headquarters, Atiku said Okowa has the potential he sought for. Atiku also said his running mate must understand the security challenges of the country, stressing that he (running mate) must have the ability to speak his mind on issues bothering the nation. The PDP presidential candidate stated that Okowa possesses all qualities needed for the job…

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has emerged as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Mr. Okowa’s nomination was announced and confirmed by Atiku himself on Thursday at an unveiling event of his running mate held in Abuja. Following the announcement, Okowa will thereafter be screened by a committee already setup for that purpose. Recall that Wike, who has been the foreman in the radar of the PDP heavyweights was speculated to be selected as the vice presidential candidate of the main opposition party, was rumoured to have been selected as Atiku’s…

The Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa has arrived at the Peoples Democratic Party’s headquarters in Abuja. He is to attend the party’s vice presidential screening. According to Channels TV, some party members welcomed him into the building with the words ‘congratulations’. Okowa and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, are among names being mentioned as prospective running mates to the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. ‘Distinguished’ Wike Earlier, the PDP had denied reports that it had ruled out Wike from the Vice Presidential race. “If anything, our Party reiterates its confidence in Governor Nyesom Wikes’s outstanding ability and commitment to…