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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…

IPOB: Stop blackmailing us, we don’t buy arms — we produce them locally The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says arms used by its Eastern Security Network (ESN) are produced locally. The proscribed group was reacting to claims that it was planning to launch attack on banks to acquire money for arms. But denying the report in a statement, Emma Powerful, its media and publicity secretary, said IPOB is not a criminal organisation and has no plan to attack any institution. Powerful said IPOB produces arms locally and cannot engage itself in any criminal activities to acquire money for weapons.…

President Buhari Arrives In Nigeria From UK Medical Trip Muhammadu Buhari is seen in this picture taken on March 30, 2021, waving as he embarks on a medical trip to the United Kingdom. President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport from the United Kingdom where he went on medical vacation for two weeks. Details later

Unknown Gunmen Destroy Vehicles At Anambra Hoist Biafran Flag Unknown Gunmen today, Thursday, 15th April, 2021, struck at the First Bank Plc, Abagana, where they shot sporadically into the air, dispersing bank customers and passersby, THE WHISPERER has learned. The gunmen, numbering about ten, who drove in black Honda Pilot Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), equally hoisted Biafran flag at the gate of the bank, set fire on a Nissan Pathfinder SUV with registration number UR 640 KJA, and smashed glasses of a Honda car with registration number FST 456 AC, all parked in front of the bank. It is not…

Unpatriotic Nigerians made location of Twitter headquarters in Ghana possible, says Lai Mohammed The Federal Government has blamed the media and unpatriotic Nigerians for being the reason why Ghana was chosen as Twitter headquarters in Africa over Nigeria. Recall that Twitter’s Chief Executive Officer, Jack Dorsey had announced via his twitter handle that Ghana was chosen as the location for its headquarters in Africa. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in an interview on Thursday said the development would serve as a lesson for Nigerians the country to be patriotic in managing the image of the country. According…