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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested 50 arms-bearing herdsmen, THE WHISPERER has learned. “We arrested 50 illegally armed herdsmen and realised that some of them are into cattle rustling and kidnapping,’’ Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, said on Wednesday in Abuja. According to The Nigerian daily, he made the declaration while presenting licences to private guard operators. “The armed herdsmen were arrested in Ekiti, Borno and Cross River states and in some other parts of the country,’’ he said. Audi added that the arrest of the illegally-armed herdsmen shortly after his assumption…

A man identified as Ahmed Saka, has set ablaze the room of his ex-lover, Mutiat Oladele, leading to her death and her two children in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports the incident occurred at Shogoye, Idi-Arere area of Ibadan. Mr Saka had allegedly threatened to end his life and that of Ms Mutiat for ending their relationship and later carried out the act on Wednesday night. The Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, who confirmed the incident on Thursday in an interview with newsmen, revealed that three other children sustained varying degrees of injuries as a result of the…

Fear continues to pervade the atmosphere in Imo State as gunmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked the Mbieri Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent gathered from an indigene of Mbieri that the fleeing gunmen struck around 1am and immediately released the suspects in custody in the police facility. The gunmen also took away the phones belonging to suspects and the police operatives at the Division. But a police source at Division told our correspondent that the gunmen were repelled by the policemen on duty. The police source said “We…

Hon Nkole Plays Host to delegations from the Autonomous Traditional Rulers Council Ututu Clan in Arochukwu LGA In a Press Release, he personally signed and made available through his Facebook post, the Honourable Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, expressed delight at the appreciation poured out by the Royal Fathers over his constituency accomplishments: “Today at my country home in Ozu Abam I received delegations from the Autonomous Traditional Rulers Council Ututu Clan in Arochukwu LGA led by the Chairman of the Council of Ndi Eze UTUTU, His Royal Majesty EZE Solomon Nwaizu Okeke, the Ezema Ututu Autonomous Community. “The Traditional…

By:Patrick Ochoga . As preparation gears up for the final journey to eternity of Mrs. Grace Agbaji Ochoga(aged 89), the mother of the Chairman, Benue State Elders Forum of All Progressive Congress, APC, Zone “C” and Life Bencher ,of the Body of Benchers of the Nigerian Bar Association- John A.A. Ochoga Esq , Nigerians across political divide have poured tributes on her. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, described the late Matriarch of the Ochoga's family, Mrs Grace Agbajo Ochoga, as a virtuous woman and a devout Christian who dedicated her life to the service of God and humanity. Ortom''s…

One of Nigeria’s civil society leaders, Innocent Chukwuma, died Saturday evening in Lagos, according to close friends who indicated that he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood. He was 55. “With profound shock & sadness, I regret to inform you that Innocent Chukwuma passed away a few hours ago, in the evening of April 3. May his soul rest in peace,” announced Edetaen Ojo, a frontline freedom of expression advocate and executive director of the Media Rights Agenda, who was a friend of Mr Chukwuma. Mr Chukwuma, 55, came to public attention first as…

According to our source, the late activist had been on ventilator for two weeks at an undisclosed medical facility. Yinka Odumakin, the spokesman for Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, is dead. A family source confirmed the sad development to THE WHISPERER on Saturday morning. The source said the late activist had been on ventilator for two weeks at an undisclosed medical facility. Details later…  

A member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala, is dead. He died in a road accident along Bade-Gitata road Friday night on his way to Jos. He died alongside his son, driver and security aide, who were all in the vehicle, our source said. Until his death, he represented Jos North/Bassa federal constituency of Plateau State. Details later.

Human rights activist and global President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has condemned the action of the police officers seen in the viral video where the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr Danladi Umar was caught physically assaulting a security guard attached to popular Abuja shopping complex, Banex plaza. Eholor, in a chat with THE WHISPERER on Friday morning in Abuja, said the action of the officers was an embarrassment to the entire police force whose image and integrity were already questionable. He wondered why the officers whose primary responsibility was to protect lives and properties…

The Publisher of The Whisperer, Sunny Idika has felicitated with Emilia Nwankpa on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. Idika described her as a shinning star who is committed to serving God and humanity. In a message to congratulate her on GOOD FRIDAY, Idika added that Ms Nwankpa is a devoted Christian, Girl Child Advocate and a cheerful giver who is ready to give up her comfort for the happiness of others. He said, "Word is not enough to express how deeply grateful I am this day to celebrate your birthday. You have been a shinning star to those around…