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Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona Ogbagba II on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary. Kalu, who emphasized the noble contributions of the monarch to nation building in various capacities, extolled the outstanding and selfless leadership qualities of the paramount ruler. The Senator applauded the Awujale for sustaining his humanitarian gestures in advancing the cause of the people, adding that the monarch is a rallying point for his contemporaries and the younger generation. While calling on leaders across the country to emulate…

Prof Khalifa Dikwa, the Dean of Borno Elders Forum, has said that most of the appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are either weak or lopsided. Dikwa stated this while commenting on the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He accused the Tinubu administration of provoking Nigerians by introducing harsh policies. He urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the policy. Professor Dikwa said, “Northern elite are not happy with Tinubu because each of these policies affect the north entirely. There is an issue with his appointments because most…

Popular socialite and businessman Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has denied an allegation of fraud. The Whisperer reports that a Lagos-based Vehicle dealing company, Autocorp Limited, had petitioned the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, over an alleged ₦1.21 billion dispute with E-Money. In a petition to the FCID, Raymond Olaiya, the lawyer representing the vehicle-dealing company, described the monetary dispute involving the company and the businessman as one of “stealing, fraudulent conversion, and criminal sale.” According to the petition, the company stated that it contracted Okonkwo’s company, Emy Cargo and Shipping Limited, to clear eight vehicles from…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in an alleged contract fraud involving his daughter and in-law as well as fraudulent practices associated with the Nigeria Air debacle. The indictment is captured in the charges instituted against the ex-aviation minister by the EFCC. On April 30, the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed to journalists about the anti-graft agency’s plans to prosecute the former minister. “He (Sirika) is going to be charged to court, but it may not be able to be either now or…but definitely, he is going to be sued.…

Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have elected Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo as the new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Hon. Oko Jumbo on Wednesday took the oath of office as the factional Speaker of the Assembly. The emergence of Jumbo is coming hours after the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), directed the House of Assembly members led by Martin Amaewhule to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Mr Tony Okocha gave the directive on Tuesday, during a media conference at his office, in Port Harcourt. The…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing, selecting a replacement for Umar Damagum as its Acting National Chairman until a lawsuit brought by two party chieftains is resolved. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling based on an urgent affidavit submitted by the plaintiffs. Senator Umar Maina and Alhaji Zanna Gaddama filed the suit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2024, naming the PDP, its National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants. In addition to the originating summons, the plaintiffs…

PRESS RELEASE: UNICROSS Alumni Association Congratulates Prof. Stephen Ochang On His Appointment As The Acting Vice Chancellor Of University Of Cross River State The leadership of UNICROSS Alumni association congratulates Prof. Stephen Ochang on his appointment as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Your appointment is an eloquent testimony of the Governor's abiding faith in your ability and capacity to steer the university's ship to greater heights, especially at this moment that the State Institution is in need of a seasoned Administrator that will restore the dignity and glory of UNICROSS. We wish the…

Ambassador Jean Pillard has urged Nigerian leaders to strategically look towards Haiti for partnership and economic cooperation for the future of both nations. In a speech delivered at the Whelan Research Academy in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria, Pillard said: “We need to forge partnerships that transcend the superficiality of aid. “It’s time to invest in sustainable futures that respect our sovereignty and celebrate our cultural legacies. Let Technology be our bridge and fair trade our path to mutual prosperity.” He urged business magnates to approach Haiti with strategic interest, saying: “Bring your expertise, your resources, and your respect, and together, let…

Caveat Emptor: OKAGWE Ohafia Communal Land Is Not For Sale To whom it may concern It has come to our notice that a few persons are illegally attempting to trade some portions of the lands generally owned by Okagwe community. It is expedient that we raise this alarm at this moment, to avoid anyone falling victim. We hereby state clearly that no one has the permission/right to sell any portion of Okagwe communal lands, as no power of attorney is given to any individual or group of persons to carry out such transactions on Ali Oha of Okagwe Ohafia. Kindly…