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Ebonyi Celebrates Landing Of First Commercial Flight   The Ebonyi State government has welcomed its first commercial flight at Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo Airport, located in Onueke, Ezza-South Local Government Area of the state. The aircraft arrived from Abuja on Friday at 11:15 a.m. with passengers aboard. The flight was operated by United Nigeria Airlines with registration number 5N-8WV. One of the passengers and ex-deputy governor, Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, described the flight as a major milestone for the state. He said, “This is the first flight, and I am fortunate to be among those who landed here.’’ He praised the runway,…

Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has said he would have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu had it been he was named among those he recently conferred with national honours. President Tinubu on Thursday conferred late Kudirat Abiola with a posthumous honour of Commander of the Federal Republic, while Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was named Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. The President also honoured Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, Niger Delta environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and other members of the Ogoni Nine. Others on the list included many who fought against…

Nigeria's Agric Ministry Goes Spiritual, Declares 3-Day Fasting, Prayer Against Hunger The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day fasting and prayer exercise in response to Nigeria’s food security crisis. The ministry, in an internal circular directed its staff to observe fasting on June 16, 23, and 30, 2025, as well as “solemn prayer session for God’s guidance” to confront the country’s growing challenges around food affordability and supply. In the circular dated June 11, 2025, and signed by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe, the ministry scheduled the 30-minute prayer sessions to…

Constituents Now Rely On Lawmakers For Rent, Naming Ceremony Funds Because Others Are Inaccessible — Senate Spokesman  Senate Spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has said that the responsibilities of Nigerian lawmakers extend far beyond their constitutional mandate of legislation and oversight, as constituents now depend heavily on them for personal financial support — including money for housing and naming ceremonies. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adaramodu warned that Nigeria’s democracy could be jeopardised if any attempt is made to reduce the National Assembly to a part-time institution. “If the parliament is on part-time, then it means…

I Won’t Help You Put Your House in Order, President Tinubu Openly Taunts PDP, LP, NNPP President Bola Tinubu has openly mocked Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that he has no intention of helping them resolve their internal divisions. While addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu said, “I will not advise the opposition to put its house in order and I will not help them put their house in order. It is indeed a pleasure to see you in disarray.” The occasion was part of the Democracy Day celebration, where Tinubu delivered a State of the…

Democracy Day: In 2 years, Tinubu Borrowed More Money Than 3 Presidents Combined — Peter Obi Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been driving democracy backward as the system has been in recession since he took over two years ago. He said this on Thursday in a statement titled ‘Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Tinubu’s Governance’. The former Anambra State governor said after a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Tinubu, it is safe to conclude that a lot is not right…

Senator Kalu Sympathises with Families of Air India Crash in Ahmedabad; Writes India, UK, Canada, and Portugal International business magnate and consummate politician, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has sympathised with the families and nationals of India, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Portugal following the tragic Air India crash that claimed several lives. Reports confirm that a London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in the Meghani area of Ahmedabad, near the city’s airport, on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft, a Boeing Dreamliner, took off around 1:47 pm, slightly behind schedule. According to officials, it crashed just nine…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on distinguished Nigerians who fought for Nigeria’s democracy. The Whisperer reports that Tinubu conferred that national honour while addressing Nigerians at the National Assembly. Those honoured with posthumous national honours are: Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON),…

It’s My Pleasure to Witness Opposition Parties in Disarray — Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed fears that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state under the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such concerns as unfounded and driven by panic. Speaking during a joint sitting of the National Assembly to mark June 12 Democracy Day, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to democratic values and political pluralism. “For those who ring the alarm that the APC is on the path of a one-party state, at no time shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria,”…

London-bound Air India Flight With 242 Passengers Crashes After Take-off An Air India flight en route to London Gatwick has crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing a yet-to-be determined number of passengers and crew. Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, took off from Ahmedabad Airport at approximately 1:00pm local time. According to Indian aviation authorities, the aircraft crashed minutes later into the Meghani Nagar residential area, not far from the airport perimeter. “There were at least 242 people on board,” said local police, adding that emergency response operations were ongoing. Director General of the Directorate of Civil…