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A New Era Begins: NYCN's 'Year of Youth Prosperity' Set to Transform Nigeria's Future" In a bold move to empower young Nigerians, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has declared 2025 as the "Year of Youth Prosperity". This declaration is a call to action for young people to take ownership of their future and contribute to building a better nation. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), issued a statement as part of his New Year's message, which was made available to the press on Wednesday in Port…

President Tinubu’s Reforms Unavoidable, Will Pay Off, Ex-Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Assures Nigerians Kenneth Udeh The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says that the economic reforms embarked upon by the administration of President Tinubu will yield positive results. The lawmaker explained that the revamping of the nation’s laws, some of which are over 100 years old, is imperative and inevitable considering their obsoleteness and ineffectiveness in meeting the expectations of current global economic realities. The former Abia Governor stated this on Wednesday at the Igbere home of Chief Daniel Eke, a former Abia State governorship…

Former Deputy Speaker of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his immense support during his journey through law school. Uchendu, in a heartfelt message shared on his official Facebook page, described the Senator as a leader of vision, integrity, and compassion who has significantly impacted his life and academic pursuit. In his post titled "Open Confession of Gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu," Uchendu acknowledged the distinguished Senator representing Abia North for his unwavering support, noting that Kalu's kindness and belief in his potential were…

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, says the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta state, is now operational. Kyari said the refinery is not fully completed but is producing 125,000 barrels per day. The NNPC GCEO spoke to journalists during a tour of the facility on Monday, attended by key stakeholders. “If you see the plant, you will see the reality yourself. This plant is running, we have not completed it 100 percent, but we are working on the other part of the plant as we progress, but…

President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to Arise, Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. “With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his two sons, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the Christmas season. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, shared the news on his Facebook handle early Friday morning. “The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons, paid Christmas Homage to the President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in Lagos, yesterday,” Olayinka said. The Whisperer also sighted former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu in the pictures shared by Mr Olayinka. Recently, during his inaugural media chat, President Tinubu lauded Wike as a “good…

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a special festive season offer, granting all DStv subscribers free access to all DStv channels for three days, regardless of their subscription status. In a statement released on Thursday, the company said the offer would run from today Friday, December 27, to Sunday, December 29, allowing customers to enjoy premium content at no additional cost. The statement read in part: “No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us! “As we wind down the year and celebrate…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) sympathizes with families who lost their loved ones in the recent tragic incidents in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan. The stampede incidents that occurred during the distribution of rice palliatives have left an indelible mark on the lives of many Nigerians. FOSAD mourns the loss of innocent lives and prays for the speedy recovery of those injured. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained during these incidents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, and we urge the authorities to take immediate action to prevent such…

  The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has canceled plans for his 50th birthday celebration. This decision follows the tragic road accident that occurred on Sunday at Nmuri, Ebem Ohafia, claiming six lives. In a statement made available to journalists, Hon. Osonwa expressed grief and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the entire Ohafia community, and the people of Abia State. “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic road accident in Nmuri, which claimed six precious lives. My heart goes out to the families who have lost…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his resolve to ensure that the tax reform efforts by his administration see the light of the day. The President on Monday during his maiden media chat in Ikoyi, Lagos, noted that the reform has come to stay. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot just continue to do what we do in yesteryears in today’s economy,” he said When asked about his plans to manage the issues that came up, especially over Value Added Tax (VAT) following the introduction of the tax reform bills, he said “Tax matters are subject of debate…until…