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A former governor of the state, other disgruntled politicians have voted a hefty N5 billion to destabilise my gov’t, Uzodinma cries out The Imo State Government has raised the alarm over an alleged fresh plot to destabilise the state by a former governor of the state and some unnamed politicians. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba, raised the alarm on Tuesday at a press conference. Governor Hope Uzodinma and his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, have been having a running battle over developments in the state. Emelumba said, “A former governor of the state and other disgruntled politicians have…

Former President of World Igbo Congress and Texas based  Professor of Electrical Engineering, Prof Kalu Diogu,  has described as Igbophobic , Jealousy, discriminatory and affront to the Igbo nation,  the actions of the President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government against successful political leaders and Businessesmen from the South East region of the country .   The erudite professor who is also a card carrying member of All Progressives Congress (APC) questioned the joy Buhari derives in victimizing the Igbo people by using the  Economic  and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to  witch hunt  their leaders   In an interview with thenigeriadaily, …

Senator Olorunnibe Mamora, Minister of State for Health, has married off his twin daughters abroad. The ceremony, which held on the same day, took place at Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, US. Although the president could not attend, he sent his wishes to the couple and their family. The twins – Dara and Dahun – got engaged to their husbands – Bayo and Lanre on the same day in January. Below are pictures from the event.

Accountant-General’s office budgets N36m to battle antelopes, snakes Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, Tuesday, said that his office proposed N36 million in the 2022 budget to combat antelopes, snakes and other reptiles that trouble them. He also said that his office would incur extra charges in the payment of personnel attached to Nigeria’s foreign missions and embassies which will affect the proposed N410 to $1 dollar exchange rate by the federal government to in the budget to N425 to a dollar. Idris made the disclosure at a budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. The…

The Inspector General of Police (IG) Alkali Usman has said operatives who raided the residence of Supreme Court judge, Justice Mary Odili have been arrested. He disclosed this during an interview at a two-day capacity building workshop for security operatives in Lagos and Ogun organised by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone Two, held at Victoria Island, Lagos. Justice Odili’s residence was on Friday night invaded by armed security operatives for reasons yet to be ascertained. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubarkar Malami (SAN), Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) all denied…

The Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Amara Iwuanyanwu, has been removed. He was removed under tight security during the plenary on Tuesday. Ekene Nnodim, who represents Orlu state constituency, submitted a resolution signed by 18 out of the 27 lawmakers for the removal of Iwuanyanwu as the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker, Paul Emezim, who presided over the plenary, okayed the removal of Iwuanyanwu. Meanwhile, the House of Assembly also recalled six suspended lawmakers of the state legislature. This came four months after the Speaker had controversially suspended the lawmakers on what he tagged “unparliamentary conduct”. The…

DSS DG’s Son Under Fire For Calling Obi Cubana Man Of Dignity Abba Yusuf Bichi, son of the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has come under fire for describing Obinna Iyiegbu, the socialite popularly known as Obi Cubana, as a “man of dignity”. He posted this on Instagram shortly after news broke that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arrested Obi Cubana for alleged money laundering. The younger Bichi posted a picture of Cubana and captioned it “a man of honour and dignity”. This had irked some Instagram users who bombarded him with questions. While…

Obi Cubana Released From EFCC Custody Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, THE WHISPERER has learnt. The Anambra-born tycoon, who was arrested yesterday and taken to the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi Abuja at about noon on Monday, was released at exactly 1Pm on Tuesday More details soon…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration cannot even be compared to military governments. Ortom said that Nigerians were better off during the military regimes than Buhari’s current administration. He noted that Nigeria is more divided along ethnic and religious lines under Buhari’s administration than all previous governments. The governor disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Makurdi, the state capital yesterday. Ortom accused the current Federal Government of deceiving Nigerians. According to Ortom: “I have been privileged to read the history of Nigeria and that of those who have been destroying us including…