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The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, says the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta state, is now operational. Kyari said the refinery is not fully completed but is producing 125,000 barrels per day. The NNPC GCEO spoke to journalists during a tour of the facility on Monday, attended by key stakeholders. “If you see the plant, you will see the reality yourself. This plant is running, we have not completed it 100 percent, but we are working on the other part of the plant as we progress, but…

President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to Arise, Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. “With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his two sons, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the Christmas season. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, shared the news on his Facebook handle early Friday morning. “The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons, paid Christmas Homage to the President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in Lagos, yesterday,” Olayinka said. The Whisperer also sighted former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu in the pictures shared by Mr Olayinka. Recently, during his inaugural media chat, President Tinubu lauded Wike as a “good…

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a special festive season offer, granting all DStv subscribers free access to all DStv channels for three days, regardless of their subscription status. In a statement released on Thursday, the company said the offer would run from today Friday, December 27, to Sunday, December 29, allowing customers to enjoy premium content at no additional cost. The statement read in part: “No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us! “As we wind down the year and celebrate…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) sympathizes with families who lost their loved ones in the recent tragic incidents in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan. The stampede incidents that occurred during the distribution of rice palliatives have left an indelible mark on the lives of many Nigerians. FOSAD mourns the loss of innocent lives and prays for the speedy recovery of those injured. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained during these incidents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, and we urge the authorities to take immediate action to prevent such…

  The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has canceled plans for his 50th birthday celebration. This decision follows the tragic road accident that occurred on Sunday at Nmuri, Ebem Ohafia, claiming six lives. In a statement made available to journalists, Hon. Osonwa expressed grief and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the entire Ohafia community, and the people of Abia State. “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic road accident in Nmuri, which claimed six precious lives. My heart goes out to the families who have lost…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his resolve to ensure that the tax reform efforts by his administration see the light of the day. The President on Monday during his maiden media chat in Ikoyi, Lagos, noted that the reform has come to stay. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot just continue to do what we do in yesteryears in today’s economy,” he said When asked about his plans to manage the issues that came up, especially over Value Added Tax (VAT) following the introduction of the tax reform bills, he said “Tax matters are subject of debate…until…

Prominent legal practitioner, Etigwe Uwa SAN, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic accident that occurred on December 22, 2024, near Mmuri Bridge in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State. The unfortunate incident claimed six lives and left three others injured. In a statement made available to The Whisperer on Monday, Uwa extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathised with the injured. “I am deeply saddened by the avoidable accident, which has caused such immense grief to the families affected,” he said. “If it is determined that the truck was at fault, we would ensure that its…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has congratulated former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Sampson Ogah, OON, CON on the occasion of his birthday. NACJ in a statement issued on Sunday by Dr. Charles Okhai (President), prayed to God to grant him longer life, good health and strength as he commits to serving the nation. NACJ joined family, friends and associates of the Uturu-born businessman in celebrating the many years of achievements in public service, highlighting his contributions to national development as a minister who served diligently. NACJ lauded Ogah’s willingness to always accept the…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has asked Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu administration, describing Tinubu as a ‘listening President’. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, made the call in a post on his Facebook page on Saturday night following his visit to President Tinubu at the latter’s private residence in Lagos. The federal lawmaker, who doubles as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, said his ‘friendly private visit’ to Tinubu was to commend his ‘courageous strides’ and it also provided a benefit of an independent assessment of the areas that…