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A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina who is standing trial for alleged fraud to the tune of N58million. Faisal Maina who is the son of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina is also being accused of operating accounts that were used as conduits for illegal transactions. At the resumed trial on Tuesday in Abuja, Justice Okon Abang revoked the bail of Faisal Maina for failing to appear in court as the defendant was also not represented by a counsel. Justice Abang also ordered Mister Faisal…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the trial of former chairman of the Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, for alleged money laundering. Maina and his company, were, however, absent for the hearing, likewise his counsel. Meanwhile, Justice Okon Abang, closed the first and second defendant’s rights to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses. More to follow.

President Muhammadu Buhari has today asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office as the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President’s letter to the Senate was read at the red chambers during plenary on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari in the letter sought the lawmakers’ speedy consideration of his request for another five-year tenure for Yakubu.

Social Crusader, Chief Patrick Eholor has stated that it is imperative for Nigeria to fight corruption holistically to have a viable and prosperous economy amidst the second wave of recession under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari. Eholor, who is the Global President of One Love Foundation stated this in a text sent to THE WHISPERER. He suggested that  strengthening of our institutions, trial and death execution or life  imprisonment for defaulters, and recovery of stolen funds back into the economy. He said, “It’s an unfortunate circumstance that Nigerians have found themselves. You deserve those who govern you, and unfortunately,…

It was a moment of jubilation as the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly today commissioned the Modern Toilet built by him for the people of Okagwe community in Ohafia. Speaking at the hand over ceremony at Okagwe Village Square, the Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu stated that the project is in fulfillment of his campaign promises to the people during the electioneering period. He thanked the community for their support for him while pleading with them to take proper care of the toilet. In his own speech, the TC Chairman of Ohafia LGA, Chief Fred Eke Idika who…

  Chief Whip of the Senate and former Abia State Governor , Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has felicitated with member representing Isuikwuato /Umunneochi Federal Constituency,  Rt. Hon. Nkeiru Onyejeocha  on the occasion of her 51st  birthday anniversary.   In a goodwill message personally signed by the Senate Chief Whip,  Onyejeocha was described as a thoroughbred lawmaker and progressive politician, whose political disposition is worthy of emulation. The former governor commended the  lawmaker for demonstrating exemplary leadership and commitment to the ideals of democracy and development in her constituency   “On behalf of my family and the good people of Abia…

Anti corruption group, Human and Society Development Agenda (HSDA), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari  to probe allegations of bribery and corruption against Economic and Financial  Crimes Commission ( EFCC) lawyers; Rotimi Jacobs , Rotimi Oyedepo and Wahab Shittu,  counsel to   Ibrahim Magu,  suspended Chairman of the EFCC. The group in a statement on Monday signed by  its Chairman,  Segun Olayinka and made available to newsmen said the lawyers are Ibrahim Magu's accomplice and have several corruption cases  to answer. The group accused the lawyers of being shareholders in Ibrahim  Magu's loot , adding that a proper investigation of the  lawyers is…

FORMER Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has been identified as one of the best Governors the South West of Nigeria has ever produced. Amosun, who is representing Ogun Central Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly, was singled out for unprecedented development of infrastructure and growth of Internally Generated Revenue in Ogun State during his tenure as Governor. The National President, Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Agbabiaka Adegoke, made these points during the 16th Fellowship Investiture of the Society in Abuja, where Amosun was given an award of exemplary leadership and decorated with a Honorary Fellowship of the Society. The…

The Emir of Bichi, Dr. Nasiru Ado Bayero, has expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the peace the Northern community has been enjoying in the state, under his administration. The Emir of Bichi told Gov. Ugwuanyi that his administration’s commitment to national integration and peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians in Enugu State, irrespective of tribe, religion and political differences is “well acknowledged”, adding that “we will not forget that; we will be grateful to you forever”. Dr. Ado Bayero also appreciated the traditional rulers in Enugu State, stressing that based on “your relationship with the Northern…