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Pantami Renounces Controversial Comments On Al Qaeda, Taliban Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Ali Isa Pantami, has renounced some contoversial comments he made on Al Qaeda and Taliban. The minister has been under fire over the comments which were interpreted as endorsing the extremist sects. Battling brain tumour for 8yrs but treating malaria, Damilola narrates plight Northern traders killed in fresh Imo attack Social media users and some government critics have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to fire him if he fails to step down. But while answering questions during his daily Ramadan lecture at Annor Mosque in Abuja on…

Video In Support Of Boko Haram: CSO, Lawyer Calls for Removal, Arrest Of Pantami Human rights lawyer, Samuel Ihensekhien Jnr. has called for the removal and arrest of Communication Minister, Mr. Isa Pantami for breaching section 5 of terrorism amendment and prevention act, 2013. Ihensekhien, stated this in a text to THE WHISPERER on Saturday evening while reacting to the viral online video where the Minister was heard inciting violence against non Muslims and also appeared to show support to the activities of dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram. He said, "Looking at the people's gazette video clip of Isa Pantami,…

Peter Obi, Azubogu, Ozigbo, Eholor, Others Storms Enugwu Ukwu As PDP Chieftain, Emeka Kalu Buries Mother-in-law in Grand Style The remains of Late Mrs. Juliana Okeke, the mother in-law to a PDP chieftain and National Coordinator, PDP Coalition, Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, has been buried in a grand style. Late Madam Juliana Okeke who is also the step mother of Anambra state Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke was interred at her hometown of Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka LGA of the state. She was buried amidst tears from her children, grand children, siblings, in-laws, admirers and members of the Catholic…

Religious Extremism: CSO Issues Pantami 72 Hours Ultimatum To Resign   One Love Foundation, a civil society organization (CSO), has called for the resignation of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mr. Isa Pantami, following allegations of religious extremism and inciting violence against non Muslims. The CSO in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Global President, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor, vowed to commence nationwide protest against him if he fails to resign within 72 hours. In a series of reports, complete with audiographic, Online platforms has unearthed sermons by Pantami that amounted to unvarnished homiletic endorsements…

My personal driver is a Christian, I am not a terrorist: Minister Pantami reacts Nigeria’s communications minister, Isa Pantami has denied any ties to terrorist groups and reporters of ethnic and religious bigotry, saying his personal driver, secretary and technical assistant are all Christians. Mr Pantami, a Muslim cleric, said he has never had issues with his Christian aides, friends and associates of many years, telling Peoples Gazette in an interview Friday evening that the recent reports of his past controversial comments were misconstrued. “My personal driver is Mai Keffi, a practising Christian,” Mr Pantami told The Gazette by telephone.…

Imo North Senatorial seat: Supreme Court affirms Ibezim as Senator-elect The Supreme Court has finally laid to rest the All Progressive Congress (APC) battle for Imo North Senatorial District bye-election as it declares Frank Ibezim as the senator-elect. In a unanimous judgment by the Supreme Court delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the court held that the suit which led to the disqualification of Ibezim for allegedly supplying false information to secure nomination was statute-barred at the time it was instituted. Justice Agim noted that the suit was not filed within 14 days when the cause of action arose which violates…

Abia government raises alarm over plot to attack key locations in state Abia State government has raised an alarm over plans by unidentified hoodlums to attack key locations in the state and cause unrest. The disclosure was made on Friday in a statement by Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu who also used the opportunity to call for extra vigilance and strict adherence to the 8pm to 6am curfew. Kalu further revealed that some of the hoodlums are expected to come from outside the state, urging parents to ensure and advice their children not to get involved in the activities…

The New Turkish Ambassador designate to Nigeria, Mr Hidayet  Bayraktar on Friday played host to the Chief Whip of the Senate and Former Governor of Abia State,  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Turkish embassy, Abuja Kalu was sighted at the office of the Turkish Envoy alongside All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate in the just  concluded Aba North and Aba South House of Representatives election , Hon Mascot Uzor Kalu See Photos  

The attack, which occured 10:30 pm, left two others seriously injured. Gunmen on Thursday night killed six persons in Wereng village of Riyom local government council of Plateau state . The attack, which occured 10:30 pm, left two others seriously injured. Chairman of Riyom LGA, Hon Mafeng Gwalson, confirmed the attack to reporters in Jos . Senator Istifanus Gyang of Plateau North condemned the attack. The Senator, in a statement through his spokesperson, Musa Ashoms, said: “It is sad therefore that people in Plateau North are repeatedly being hunted, ambushed and killed without any decisive action.” Gyang urged government and…