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...Says road will give access to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Permanent Site Leading Governorship aspirant under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Engr Chris Azubogu, on Thursday inspected the ongoing completion of road project at Akamili portion of the kilometre Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Permanent Site/Blaze FM road project which was facilitated from federal Government. The road is 90% completed apart from the 500 meters Akamili portion which completion work has resumed. Engr Azubogu, representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated that the road is very key to the people and also for…

Following the reported clash between members of the Eastern Security Network(ESN) and the Nigeria Army in Orlu, Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has declared his support over an ongoing Joint military and Police operation in Orlu local government area of the state and its neighboring communities following an intelligent report of the existence and establishment of illegal camps allegedly built by suspected members of the Indigenous people of Biafra IPOB eastern security network ESN. According to IGBERE TV, the Eastern Security Network, ESN and the Nigeria Army were in a gun battle in Orlu forest Imo State…

The 34 artillery brigade Obinze of the Nigerian army has confirmed an ongoing Joint military and Police operation in Orsu local government area of Imo state and its neighboring communities following an intelligent report of the existence and establishment of illegal camps allegedly built by suspected members of the Indigenous people of Biafra IPOB eastern security network ESN. Confirming the joint Operation in a statement to the press, the public relations officer of the brigade, Lieutenant Babatunde Zubairu says available intelligence reports reveal that some unknown armed men suspected to be members of the Eastern security Network of IPOB have…

Gunmen suspected to be criminal herdsmen have reportedly killed seven persons including farmers in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was gathered that the killings happened at Ugboke, Oshodi, Okokodo, Ariyan and Yoruba camp which are majorly farming communities in the local government area. An indigene of the area, Mrs. Janet Ighodaro said Thursday that the incident happened on Wednesday, adding that the suspected herdsmen took over the popularly known Yoruba camp located in “Ovia North-east as a base to launch attacks into various communities in our state.” Ighodaro said she was lucky to have escaped…

Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday beckoned the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to join the ruling All Progressive's Congress (APC). Senator Kalu made this call on Thursday while addressing the press after a project inspection tour around the state capital led the state Governor himself. While speaking to the press after inspecting the; Rumuokoro Flyover bridge, 2nd Artillery flyover bridge, Real Madrid football Academy and the Mother and Child Hospital, Rumuomasi in Port-Harcourt,   Senator Kalu commended Gov. Wike for his efforts in investments in critical infrastructure; Kalu…

Former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko has died. A relative who confirmed his death to Dailyblastng said he has been battling pneumonia over a period time. Dikko was having breathing problems before his demise. Details later…

Executive Governor of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike is currently on a project tour around the state capital with the Chief Whip of the Senate ,Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Governor Wike is expected to lead the Senate Chief Whip to inspect on-going and completed major projects embarked upon in his administration. It can be recalled that Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate yeatrsay paid a courtesy visit to the Rivers Governor, Kalu was warmly received at the Government House after which they proceeded for an indoor meeting. The presence of the duo at the newly constructed Rumokoro flyover bridge elicited…

Social Crusader and Philanthropist, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has berated the decision of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to regulate bleaching cream and other cosmetic products in the country. Eholor, who is also known as Democracy Observer General of Nigeria, noted that the action of the lawmakers was insensitive, callous and unpatriotic at a time insecurity and the unity of Nigeria was under serious threat. Eholor in a statement signed by him today and presented to TheWhisperer on behalf of One Love Foundation, criticised the actions of the lawmakers by engaging themselves with irrelevant issues like regulating…

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says he handles all insecurity in his state without necessarily seeking a solution by visiting the President of the country in Abuja to seek solutions. The governor who made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily stressed that he doesn’t pay lip service. “The Nigeria Police that are in the country today are the same in Kogi State. The Army in the country is the same in Kogi State. All the law enforcement agencies we have in the country today are exactly what I have in Kogi…