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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…

Promise to Provide Free Legal Support for JUSUN Members Nation Wide concerning the Strike as JUSUN Embarks on Nation Wide Strike . The Vanguard for the Independence of Judicial (V4IJ) and One Love Foundation has both commended the JUSUN National Leadership for joining the Fight for the Independence of the Judiciary in Nigeria, saying the time is now for Stakeholders to Fight for Independence of the Judiciary, following the unpalatable occurrences recently which could emasculate the Judiciary. In a Joint Statement issued on Thursday, 1st of April, 2021 in Abuja by the President of the Vanguard for the Independence of…

An air force jet has dropped out of radar contact on a support mission in Borno. The Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet was on... An air force jet has dropped out of radar contact on a support mission in Borno. The Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet was on an interdiction mission in support of ground troops. Military yet to submit estimates for arms – FG Don’t go on strike, FG begs resident doctors The mission was part of ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the north east. “The loss of radar contact occurred at about 5:08 pm on 31 March 2021,” according…

After the bloody clash that claimed severally lives in Effium, Ohaukwu LGA; suspected Fulani herdsmen have attacked atleast four communities in Ishielu LGA as bloodbath continues in the salt of the nation. The suspected Fulani herdsmen struck in the Egedegede area of Ishielu Local Government Area, killing at least 25 persons. According to sources from the communities, the attackers came in on Monday night to carry out the mass killings, which the police and the state government have repeatedly failed to curtail. It was gathered that many residents had fled the area, but the Fulani herdsmen continue to terrorise people…

Governor Dave Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State has reacted to the killing of at least 25 persons in Egedegede community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of the state, saying that despite protecting Fulani herdsmen in the state and South-East region, they still killed people of Ebonyi. Umahi, who visited the scene of the occurrence on Tuesday, stated that he knew the sponsors of the Fulani herdsmen’s killings, but would not disclose their identities yet. According to Sahara Reporters, the governor confirmed that AK-47-wielding herdsmen killed at least “15 persons” from the information he got. The attackers came in on…