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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position. The President,…

Hon. Mkpa Oju Uka Denies UK Drug, Fraud Allegations, Describes Report as False and Malicious Former Deputy Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Hon. Mkpa Oju Uka, has dismissed as false and malicious the social media report alleging that he was involved in drug trafficking, mortgage fraud, and is currently in prison custody in London. In a statement made available to ABN TV, Hon. Uka said his attention was drawn to a publication by Ndi Abia on Facebook, which he described as “a deliberate attempt to destroy my reputation and mislead the public.” “Ordinarily, I would have ignored such baseless…

A senior educationist, Professor Kalu Eni, has commended the former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, for his massive investment in education, describing it as a major factor behind the outstanding performance of Abia students in recent national examinations. Prof Eni said the impressive results recorded across the state were a direct outcome of Senator Kalu’s consistent interventions in the education sector. According to him, the free distribution of education materials such as science textbooks in subjects like mathematics, biology, physics and chemistry, as well as the supply of school bags, desks…

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, Chief Andrew Ugwu, has advised all members of the organisation and Igbo residents in Abuja to desist from participating in the planned protest scheduled for the 20th of October, 2025. Chief Ugwu, in a statement issued in Abuja, acknowledged the genuine concerns surrounding the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but emphasised that a protest at this time may not be the most effective or safest means to express those concerns. He noted that while Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT fully supports every lawful call for justice and equity, it remains deeply…

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE EVANGELIST DR UMA UKPAI With a heavy heart, I mourn the passing of one of God's generals, Dr Uma Ukpai. Reverend Ukpai was not just another preacher; he was an anointed crusader of the faith, filled with fire and ice for the gospel and restoring humanity to discipline, love, and good neighbourliness.   Dr Ukpai, who died at age 80, was an international evangelist, leader of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and founder of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).   Born in the small town of Asaga, Ohafia, in Abia State,…

The immediate past Vice Presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2023 presidential election, Pastor Okey Udo, PhD, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025), describing him as “a General in the Lord’s Army” whose life and ministry transformed millions across the world. In a statement titled “A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025): A General in the Lord’s Army Has Gone Home,” and issued on behalf of the Executive and Members of the Amaekpu All Clergy Forum, Pastor Udo wrote: “With hearts full of gratitude and solemn reflection, we…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa, has paid an emotional tribute to the late renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a divine phenomenon, a fearless soldier of Christ, and a man whose life radiated faith, humility, and service to God and humanity. In his message to the Uma Ukpai family, Uwa reflected on the life and legacy of the globally celebrated evangelist, recalling his early encounters with the late cleric and the indelible mark he left on the people of Asaga Ohafia and beyond. “Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai was…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of world-renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a father figure, a mentor, and a shining pride of Ohafia land. In an statement personally signed by him, Osonwa said the death of Rev. Dr. Ukpai was not just a loss to the Christian community, Abia State, and Nigeria at large, but a personal loss to him and his family. “I have lost someone dear to me. Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was not only a revered preacher…

The Interim President General of the Ohafia Improvement Union [OIU] Worldwide, Chief Fab Uche, has said that his team was determined to reposition the Union to meet up with the realities of today, and face the challenges of the future. According to him, the task of before them is to organise a credible election that will usher in people of integrity; people whose unwavering commitments to the progress and development of Ohafia are legendary. Chief Uche stated this while briefing members of the interim executives on his meeting with the Ohafia monarchs and other community leaders. According to him, the…

Renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on. He was aged 80. His family confirmed his passing in an official statement made available to The Whisperer on Monday. The statement reads in part: “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A faithful soldier of the cross has been called to rest. Dedicating over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word and prophetic…