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The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has extended his warm congratulations to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, on his 40th birthday anniversary. Senator Kalu in a message by his media office said: “Engr. Emetu has exhibited good character, loyalty and excellent relationship between him and Governor Otti worthy of emulation. “He has shown good character, loyalty, dedication in several capacities and continues in the tradition of diligence and excellence in the service of Abians”. He added that, it all clearly proves that a deputy can work harmoniously with the governor,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has so far recovered N30billion for the Federal Government while it has also placed 50 bank accounts under investigation in the ongoing probe of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, including the erstwhile chief executive officer of the now suspended National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. Both Edu and Shehu were suspended about three months ago by President Bola Tinubu over alleged financial malfeasance. The President also suspended Social Investment Programme and, thereafter, asked the EFCC to take over the case and probe both embattled officials…

The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday. It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world. “The crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024. “May Allāh allow us to utilise the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that…

Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have demanded the immediate resignation of the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Ililya Damagum. The party members threatened to dump the PDP for another party if Damagum does not resign immediately, as they accused him of anti-party activities. Among other demands, they also demanded his replacement with another person fro the North Central in line with the constitution of the party. The demand of the aggrieved members, who are no fewer than 60, was convened by Hon Ugochinyere Ikenga, who led five other lawmakers to address reporters…

Governor Godwin of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwin as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu. Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place on Monday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City. Already, friends and well-wishers have gathered at the inauguration venue for the swearing-in ceremony, according to a report by Channels Television. Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state. The 38-year-old has a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), preparing for the…

Edo State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the state’s Deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. Details later

Abia-born cleric, Rev Kalu Ukpai Ota, has urged political parties in Abia State not to field candidates against the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Kalu in the 2027 National Assembly elections. Ota in a Thanksgiving Sermon on Sunday morning in Aba said indices showed that the former Abia state governor had performed well. He noted that Kalu’s portrait of legislative excellence has left no one in doubt of his parliamentary capabilities and expertise. “He remains the only leader to offer the state purposeful and transformational leadership both as a governor and as a…

Farmers from Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State have urged the lawmaker representing the constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa to distribute more seedlings and agrochemicals to farmers in his constituency. The farmers in a letter of appreciation to the lawmaker for distributing improved agricultural seedlings to farmers in the Federal Constituency, said the gesture will boost food security and reduce hunger in the area. The letter which was signed by Mr. Joseph Okoro (Arochukwu) and Mrs Uzunma Kalu (Ohafia), the farmers appealed to the lawmaker for more improved seedlings for food security, saying: “Like Oliver Twist,…

The Commity of Elders (Nde Ichin-Ukwu) and Ikwu Nwo-Ali of Elu Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, have rejected the election conducted by the Elu Development Union (EDU), on the 30th day of March, 2024. The elders described the election as a violation of the Native customs and traditions of the Elu Ohafia community. A joint communique issued by the elders and made available to The Whisperer indicated that, “the electoral committee led by Lekwa Ezuta Udonsi was constituted by a Regent (Engr. Uma Agbai Olugu), without lawful authority in violation of customs on the 24th…

Umeh Kalu (SAN), Counsel to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the decision and resolution to suspend Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) was that of the Senate sitting in plenary and not that of Akpabio. Mr Kalu stated this in a letter to Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) titled: “Re: Request to Lift the Suspension of Sen. Abdul Ningi” and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Ningi was suspended by the Senate for three months on March 12 over the 2024 Budget padding allegation. Mr Kalu in the letter said: “We are solicitors to Sen.…