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Police officers deployed for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State have protested the alleged non-payment of their feeding allowance. The officers, on Friday, demanded that the N10,000 approved for their feeding should be paid immediately. THE WHISPERER learnt that the cops, many of whom arrived Anambra during the week, were not given accommodation. According to a video by Goldmynetv on Friday, the officers gathered at Idemili Ogidi Police Division, chanting “pay us our money.” “Here are policemen protesting over non-payment of Election feeding allowance. 10,000 naira is the amount for feeding. Meanwhile, over three days now, no accommodation and no…

Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade’s special assistant on Print Media, Ebriku John Friday JP, who is one of the youngest political appointees in Nigeria has been honored with Niger Delta Youth Ambassador Award. The award, which was presented to him by the Best Logic Nigeria Project Ambassadors Initiative is in recognition of his contribution to the economic development of the region for Youth Development & Empowerment, Developing democratic principles and promoting the cultural values and practice of the region. John Friday JP who was appointed by the Cross River State governor, Sir Benedict Ayade has distinguished himself by…

Argungu Emirate Honours Kalu with Kibiyan Kabi Title The Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State has today bestowed it's revered traditional title of Kibiyan Kabi (Commander of the Archers) on the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu.   It can be recalled that  the former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator was earlier notified of the conferment in a letter from the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Mera.   Kalu who arrived Kebbi yesterday with his  entourage were duly  received by the  state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the enthusiastic and good …

Group canvasses support for CRUTECH/UNICROSS Alumni President, Agwu Paul Some members of CRUTECH/UNICROSS Alumni Association have called on members of the association to support the administration of Lion Paul Agwu. The group under the aegis of CG-4 stated this in a statement signed by Comrade Saviour Eteng, Obubra Campus; Comrade God'swill Iyamba, Ogoja Campus; Comrade Sunny Idika, Okuku Campus; Comrade Bassey Bassey, Calabar Campus. According to the group, no man can do the work of governance alone, stressing that the Alumni President relies on all to succeed. "It is with great delight that we congratulate the association for the success…

Sam Nwachukwu Hails Orji Kalu as Argungu  Emirates Honours Him with First Class Chieftaincy title Eminent businessman and Philanthropist, Hon Sam Nwachukwu has hailed the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Kibiyan Kabi of Argungu Emirates on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu by the Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Mera. Nwachukwu, in a statement on Friday, described Kalu as  true nationalist; a pan Nigerian who is loved across board. Noting that the honour is well-deserved,  Nwachukwu said: “It is a confirmation of his National appeal, astuteness, philanthropic gestures and excellent human relations for which he has been known…

The outlawed separatist group, IPOB, has announced that it has cancelled its one week sit-at-home earlier declared in Anambra State. The group, which had used force to enforce its earlier sit-at home protests in the South-east, had declared the sit-at-home in Anambra to discourage residents from taking part in the November 7 governorship election in the state. The sit-at-home, which had been condemned by political leaders in the South-east, was meant to commence on Friday, a day to the election. However, IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a statement Thursday evening said the sit-at-home has now been cancelled. “Following the genuine…

Owner Of Collapsed Building Confirmed Dead, Corpse Recovered From Rubbles Femi Osibona, Chief Executive Officer of Fourscore Homes Limited, is dead. Osibona is the owner of the company which constructed the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday. Rescue workers, who spoke with Daily Trust said his corpse was recovered from the rubbles some minutes ago. Details later…

We have no hand in Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition, Kenya govt tells court Kenyan Government has again distanced itself from the arrest and rendition of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Government in its defense to the suit filled against it by Kanu’s brother, Kingsley Kanunta Kanu on behalf of the IPOB Leader, confirmed to the court in Kenya that Kanu did not undergo extradition proceedings in Kenya. According to a press release by Kanu’s brother made available to Vanguard on Thursday by Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, the court hearing in Kenya…

All Breaking News (ABN) Radio, ABN Radio an online-based radio station owned and operated by FAKZY Media Nig Ltd has won the 2020 online radio station of the year at the just concluded 2021 Igbere TV Leadership Excellence award. The award was received at Sheraton Hotels Abuja by Grace Okoro, Head of Programmes ABN TV, a sister station of ABN Radio. ABN Radio came first in an online voting that lasted for a month. With a global reach, ABN Radio is hosted in Radio Garden and others, can be downloaded in Google Play Store for Android users. With special interest…