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#EndSARS: Protesters pushing for regime change, say northern governors

#EndSARS: Protesters pushing for regime change, say northern governors

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed regrets that “diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno-religious bigots and even political marauders” are bent on pulling the nation down and pushing for regime change. The governors also wondered why protests have persisted despite the “magnanimity exhibited” by the federal and state governments. In a communique issued at the end of their emergency meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, the governors urged Nigerians to resist “enemies of the nation” by supporting the president. According to the communique signed by Simon Lalong, chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau state, the forum…
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Governor Ikpeazu never went to Camp Neya, It is a fake news – Aide

Governor Ikpeazu never went to Camp Neya, It is a fake news – Aide

Reports that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State was reportedly sighted leaving Ohafia to the Igbere country home of Senate Chief Whip and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu is false and a cheap propaganda according to the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Enyinnaya Appolos. Appolos, in a statement signed by him, described the story as offensive and despicable especially in a time the state and nation was facing serious crisis. He warned those spreading the news to desist from doing so or face the legal consequences of their actions. Read full statement: “Press Release Re:…
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#EndSars : After 5 Years of avoiding Kalu, Ikpeazu Runs to Igbere Camp Neya to hide 

#EndSars : After 5 Years of avoiding Kalu, Ikpeazu Runs to Igbere Camp Neya to hide 

Following the order by the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB) Maazi Nnamdi Kanu , to arrest the Governor of Abia State,  Okezie Ikpeazu  over the brutal killings of #EndSars protesters in Aba , Ikpeazu was on Thursday afternoon reportedly sighted running away from Ohafia to Igbere,  countryhome of the Senate Chief Whip,  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Abia local media has reported yesterday about Ikpeazu's dissapareance from Aba Government Lodge.  He was later found at Ohafia , home of one of his aide, Hon. Ukpai Agwu . On hearing that the IPOB members who were on executive order…
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#Lekki Toll Gate Marsacre: Activist Resigns From Okowa’s Panel

#Lekki Toll Gate Marsacre: Activist Resigns From Okowa’s Panel

Nigerian youths are truly showing the light that they are well prepared to take their fate in their hands. For the first time in donkey years and in the history of Nigeria, an appointee of govt is throwing their letter of appointment at their face as Comrade Harrison Gwamnishu, the Anioma born social justice crusader has shown. Few days after inauguration as a member of the state judicial panel of enquiry into police brutality, the activist has tendered his resignation from the panel over what he considered as a protest to the FG breaching of one of the 5 demands…
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Just In: #EndSars Protesters in Lagos curses Tinubu for Using and Dumping them 

Just In: #EndSars Protesters in Lagos curses Tinubu for Using and Dumping them 

Lagos Protesters of #EndSars suspected to have been  sponsored by the former Governor of Lagos State and self acclaimed leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Bola Ahmed Tinubu have cried out of being used and dumped by the former Lagos State Governor. Some organizers of the #EndSars protesters who choose not to be named told Operanews how they were assured of protection against any onslaught by security agents. Speaking under anonymity; some of the Youths most of whom were members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) revealed how Tinubu assured to reward them handsomely after the protest;…
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#ENDSARS: Ekiti PDP Youth Leader Arrested Over Ekiti Violent Protests; Confesses Fayose Funds Protest

#ENDSARS: Ekiti PDP Youth Leader Arrested Over Ekiti Violent Protests; Confesses Fayose Funds Protest

A PDP Youth leader popularly called Intelligent Ambassador, but who goes by the name Moyin, has been arrested by security agents as the Coordinator of violent protests in Ekiti State in the last one week. Moyin, who also answers the alias Kilar, is said to be the son of a panel beater at the back of Mobil filling station, Ajilosun. He allegedly led the miscreants to unleash mayhem against the people of the state. He is believed to be the one who coordinated the attack on Governor Kayode Fayemi during the latter's visit to the House of Assembly last Friday…
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#ENDSARS: Woman narrates how IGP team killed her son, inserted gun in her private part

#ENDSARS: Woman narrates how IGP team killed her son, inserted gun in her private part

Mrs Victoria Agori  has narrated how the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring team shot her 21-year-old son, Daniel, in her presence before stripping her naked. The incident happened on May 11, 2019 at 4, Nyege Close, Gbei Road in Nkpolu, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victim was branded a kidnapper and armed robber by the police before being killed. Victiria, 47, said the policemen stormed their house and arrested her two sons – Daniel and David and a family friend before snuffing life out of the first. According to her, the law enforcement agents first shot her David…
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Attacks on #ENDSARS protesters irresponsible- Eholor

Attacks on #ENDSARS protesters irresponsible- Eholor

  Following attacks on #ENDSARS protesters across the country, Social Crusader and President One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has condemned the attacks demanding an end to police brutality and all related abuses nationwide. According to Eholor, the peaceful protest is fast yielding results with the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and setting up a judicial panel of enquiry by state governments. He maintained that the protests were legitimate, and young people who ignited the movement have a right to express their grievances using the weapon of protest. Eholor, in a statement endorsed by him urged the…
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Abia Assembly Celebrates Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia Assembly Celebrates Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

The Members of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly has joined Abians and well wishers of Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu as he marks his birthday today. A copy of the birthday message sent to The Whisperer by the Deputy Speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu described Ikpeazu as a dedicated and quintessential leader. The message reads “HAPPY BIRTHDAY OKEZUO ABIA. “Today we celebrate the birthday anniversary of a Humble, Dedicated and Quintessential Leader of our time, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (The Executive Governor of Abia State).” The Members of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly…
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State of Bad Roads/Railway: Fashola and Amaechi are monumental failure  – Eholor

State of Bad Roads/Railway: Fashola and Amaechi are monumental failure – Eholor

The Global President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has said the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola And His Transport counterpart, Chibuike Amaechi has failed to live up to expectations following the state of bad roads and non functional railways across the nation. The Social Crusader recalled that Fashola in 2014 lampooned the Jonathan administration of levity in handling the power problems plaguing the nation but was unable to improve on it as a minister for four years. Fashola, while the serving as the governor of Lagos state, had said that “any serious government will fix…
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