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  Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has been spotted with President Bola Tinubu in a recent photo trending on social media. Omokri took to popular social media platform X to share the photo. He wrote on X to caption the photo he took with Tinubu: “Spending Independence Day with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. May God bless Nigeria” Reactions have since trailed the photo of Reno Omokri with Tinubu. Some people questioned if this means he is about to be appointed as the new SA to the President on Media and Publicity following the resignation of Ajuri Ngelale. Others…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa state over the demise of Senator Jonathan Zwingina who represented Adamawa South Senatorial district in the National Assembly. Extolling the virtues of the deceased, Kalu stated that the late politician played various roles in nation building. The former Governor in a condolence message, urged the Zwingina family to sustain the remarkable qualities of the deceased. He said, "I mourn the passing of Senator Jonathan Zwingina. "The deceased was a consummate politician and philanthropist who served the nation in various capacities. "He made invaluable…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses its deepest condemnation of the recent setting ablaze of the National Open University Study Center in Ezeoke Nsu, Ehime Mbano Imo State, by unknown arsonists. This reprehensible act of violence, driven by a false video report that claimed the facility would be used to relocate and train repentant insurgents, is both disturbing and unacceptable.   FOSAD categorically states that the rumors circulating about the relocation of insurgents to the National Open University Study Center are entirely baseless and unfounded. We strongly condemn the spread of such misinformation, which has led to the…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has facilitated the renovation of a block of six classrooms at Abia Primary School in Ohafia Local Government Area. The classrooms, a part of federal intervention projects he is attracting to his constituency, is expected to be equipped with chairs, tables and modern instructional tools to replace the distressed blocks of classrooms in the school. “The goal is to have a conducive environment where pupils can learn and acquire knowledge that will further their educational pursuits,” Osonwa said in a chat with journalists. Similarly, the…

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called for unity and resilience among Nigerians. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, commemorating the anniversary, Rep. Osonwa emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation’s journey towards freedom and honouring the sacrifices of those who fought for the nation’s independence. “Today, as we celebrate our nation’s journey towards freedom and unity, we reflect on the resilience that defines us,” Osonwa stated, noting that despite the challenges the country faces, the Nigerian spirit remains…

Renowned corporate lawyer and public policy expert, Dr. Obinna O. Kalu, has announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated book, “Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria: A Legal and Practice Guide." The book is poised to be a definitive resource for policymakers, business leaders, researchers, students, international organizations, and private-sector stakeholders, providing an authoritative and practical guide to navigating Nigeria’s complex PPP landscape, according to a statement signed by Mr Kalu, and made available to The Whisperer on Monday in Abuja. “The book contains in-depth analysis of Nigeria's PPP legal framework and practical guidance on project preparation and implementation. “For businesses,…

Streamsowers & Kohn, a leading Nigerian law firm, made history today by becoming the first firm in the country to produce two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in the same year. This remarkable achievement brings the total number of Senior Advocates of Nigeria in the law firm to three. The names of the two new Senior Advocates of Nigeria are Mrs. Chinasa Unaegbunam, SAN and Mr. Adeyinka Aderemi, SAN. Mr. Etigwe Uwa, SAN, the Senior Partner of the firm, expressed pride in the firm’s accomplishment and emphasised the significance of the milestone for both the firm and the broader legal…

Constituents from the eight clans in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State have lauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa for his commitment to the advancement of youths and women in the area. In an effort to boost food production and combat rising food costs, Rep. Osonwa distributed over 30,000 high-yield seedlings to farmers across the constituency. This was in addition to the distribution of grains, bags of fertilizers, and the training and empowerment of over 200 youths and women with startup grants in agro-allied businesses. It is noteworthy that the lawmaker had recently flagged off the rehabilitation of some rural roads…

Ohafia is set to witness an unprecedented influx of young dynamic individuals as the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) Worldwide convenes for its annual National Convention on September 28th and 29th, 2024. According to a statement signed by Comrade Prince Udensi, Chairman of the Planning Committee, the gathering is expected to attract over 10,000 Ohafia students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria and the diaspora, making it one of the largest youth conventions in Abia state. NAOS Worldwide, the umbrella body of Ohafia students in higher institutions, has long served as a “unifying platform for nurturing future leaders and fostering…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left office in 2023 after serving as governor for eight years, was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. Sources within the commission told Daily Trust that the former governor was still in the anti-graft agency’s custody as of when filing this report Friday night. One of the sources revealed that at least 15-count charges have been filed against Ishaku and he would be arraigned in court soon,…