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APC Faction In Rivers Roots For Tinubu, Says Age Is Not Barrier But Competence

The Presidential aspiration of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Bola Tinubu, received a boost on Saturday when some frontline members of the party in Rivers State announced their unalloyed support for him.

Mr Magnus Abe, who is leading the factional group of the party in the state opposing the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, came out in large number to announce their unbridled support for Mr Tinubu, who, even though has not announced his intention for the Presidency in 2023, has seen his ambition ballooned lately.

Currently, there are over 100 support groups advancing his political interest to capture the 2023 presidential election.

Abe, staking a claim for Tinubu, promised to deliver Rivers State for the man regarded as laying modern foundation for Lagos State.

He said Tinubu’s victory was sure once he secure the party’s presidential ticket in 2023.

Consequently, he alongside some party bigwigs floated the Bola Tinubu Vanguard in Port Harcourt.

Speaking alongside Abe was Worgu Boms, who is the former Attorney General of Rivers State and Director General of Freedom House. He said it has become clear that the APC national leader will emerge president come 2023.

“It has become clearer that Tinubu will be president. When Tinubu becomes president, everybody will chop; it’s not like this one that only one man is chopping.

“We were the ones that made Buhari president; we will make Tinubu president.”

On his part, Senator Wilson Ake said one thing Tinubu has going for him over his contenders for the priced APC presidential ticket is competence.

“When Tinubu was working for APC, nobody talked about his age. Now they are saying he is old. When you say ‘age-age-age’, you are not serious. Competence should not be traded for age. The young local government chairmen that we have, are they doing anything spectacular?”

Ugwuanyi Assures Support for Woman Whose Son was Killed by Husband for Money Ritual

The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has assured Mrs. Augustina Ifebuchechukwu Eze, whose seven-year-old son was allegedly killed by her husband, Chidi Onyishi, for money ritual that the state government will do everything within its power to ensure that she and her children do not suffer.

Speaking when he led a delegation from Ugwuanyi to commiserate with the mourning woman and her children, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, stated that the state government will stand vigorously behind them to overcome the shock and mitigate their suffering.

Oruruo who disclosed that the governor was saddened by the news of the unfortunate incident, condoled with the woman and her children and prayed for the repose of the slain child’s soul, stressing that the act perpetrated by the father of six (her husband) was “unimaginable and unthinkable by all standards.”

Consoling Mrs. Eze and her children, Oruruo who presented Ugwuanyi’s initial cash donation to them for interim upkeep said: “We want to reassure you that the state government will stand vigorously behind you and mitigate the suffering of your kids and contribute immensely to your recovery from this shock.

“And it is the wish of the government to use all legal means to ensure that there is diligent investigation and that the course of justice cannot be subverted. The government is poised not to allow it to be truncated. “Everything that needs to be done will be done by Enugu State Government to ensure that you find justice and overcome this challenge.

“Our governor is a good-minded person who is interested in your well-being and that of your children. So he has sent us to come and commiserate with you and reassure you that you will not stand alone. Government will be with you and will give you support as we pray that God will give you stronger reason to find comfort.

“The governor has delivered the sum of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000.00) to you and your kids in the interim and every other thing that should be done will be done and this interface will continue between you and the state government to ensure that you and your children are comfortable.”

Responding, Mrs. Eze, who said she was speechless at Ugwuanyi’s gesture, thanked the governor for his compassion and benevolence, explaining that she is still in shock over her son’s sudden death.

Woman Cries Out For Help After Permanent Pink Lips Surgery Resulted Into Swollen Lips (VIDEO)

A woman has cried out on instagram after undergoing a permanent pink lips surgery which has now resulted into swollen lips for her.
It is evident among young Nigerian ladies that they develop a special urge and quest for Pink lips which many go extra mile to undergo a surgery just to have it. Although many of them believe it makes them more beautiful and attractive than their God given natural lips.

In a video which has now gone viral, the lady explained that she has been using pink lips balm to get the desired colour for her lips but they have not been active.

The lady has been seriously criticised for taking such an horrible decision despite the natural attributes God has bestowed her.
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[BREAKING] Power: FG Increase prices of pre-paid meters

Beginning from Monday, November 15, 2021, Nigerians will pay an additional N13,766 and N26,829 to get single-phase and three-phase pre-paid meters from the eleven Distribution Companies, DISCOs.

According to a circular issued Friday in Abuja by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, the regulator raised the price of a single-phase meter from the current cost of N44,896.17 to a revised price of N58,661.69.

It also increased the price of a three-phase meter from the current cost of N82,855.19 to a revised rate of N109,684.36.

NERC announced the increment via a circular dated November 11, 2021, and addressed to Managing Directors, all electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs and all meter asset providers.

The circular, with reference number NERC/REG/MAP/GEN/751/2, was entitled ‘Review of the unit price of end-use meters under the Meter Asset Provider and National Mass Metering Regulations’.

FUT Minna Management Keeps Mum 24Hrs After Bandits Attack

More than 24 hours after suspected bandits attacked off-campus residences of the Federal University of Technology students, Minna, the management of the institution is yet to issue a statement on the incident while lectures have continued.

The university’s campus radio also aired nothing on the attack that claimed one life and led to the abduction of two others.

Some students of the institution confirmed to THE WHISTLER that lectures continued as scheduled amid the apprehension and panic caused by the attack.

The attack which occurred at about 11:30 PM on Wednesday, led to the death of a barber and the abduction of two sales boys of a popular store in the off-campus area.

One of the students who spoke to THE WHISTLER on the condition of anonymity condemned the decision of the institution to continue academic activities without considering the mental effect of the attack on students.

“It is really bad that the school decided that lectures should continue as if nothing happened, the incident happened few blocks away from my lodge. I was surprised that lectures were held yesterday (Thursday) and today (Friday). I couldn’t even pay attention in class this morning,” said the student.

The institution’s students’ union president declined to comment on the issue while a highly placed source at the university told our correspondent that the management’s decision to keep mum over the issue was premised on advice by security agents.

Meanwhile, the bandits are yet to reach out to the family of the abducted persons.

“We have not heard from them, we are still waiting,” a family source told THE WHISTLER on Friday.

The source, however, added that security agents were conducting search and rescue operations already.

INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Soludo

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented a Certificate of Return to Mr Charles Soludo, the winner of Anambra State governorship election.

Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was declared winner of the November 6 election by INEC.

He was accompanied by Anambra State Commissioner for Public Utilities and Water Resources, Hon. Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne and Igwe Moghalu (Igwe Isuofia) and other APGA dignitaries.

The ceremony, which is still ongoing, is taking place at the INEC Headquarters, Awka.

Woman With No Hands, Knees and Feet Shares Pictures Of Her Wedding

A Zimbabwean woman without limbs has shared pictures of her wedding on social media.
The 26-year-old woman, Sinikiwe Kademaunga who showed off her man, Reuben, few months back has now tied the knot with the love of her life. She took to Instagram to share the good news

Kademaunga was born without hands, knees, and feet.

In other news, a video of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, dancing with one of his young Queens has surfaced on social media.

In the viral video, the 83-year-old king was pictured showing off his dancing skills with one of his Queens on stage.

Naija News understands that the Alaafin has more than ten wives, many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In the shared video, one of his young Oloris was spotted giving him a lap dance on stage at an event while cash rained on her.

Reacting to the video, some social media users expressed fear for the king due to the kind of dance which seemed too tasking for someone as fragile as him. While others revealed their curiosity over the level of attention young ladies pour at the king. Read more

NAOSRE President, Femi Oyewale, Congratulates Speaker Obasa @ 49

The President of the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, Comrade Femi Oyewale, has congratulated the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa on his 49th birthday.

Oyewale, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, describes the Lagos Speaker as a legislator with courage, forthrightness and diligence in providing exemplary and broadminded leadership for the Lagos Assembly.

He noted that the speaker’s leadership in the Assembly has steadily provided cohesive ambience for the executive to implement peoples oriented policies which have turned Lagos into a mega city.

In particular, Oyewale saluted the nationalistic inclinations of the Lagos Assembly Speaker who is always lending supports to NAOSRE in its national security objectives as well as his genuine concerns for Nigeria’s security situation.

“Obasa’s greatest strength lies in his ability to look beyond religious, ethnic and political stereotyping, embracing the reality of Nigeria as one entity,” Oyewale said.

Meanwhile, aides of the Speaker had also visited an orphanage, a foundation and a school which take care of indigent children and those with special needs.

The visit, which was also part of activities to mark the Speaker’s 49th birthday, had the aides distributing various gifts, including rice, cartons of noodles, clothes and other materials.

At the Compassionate Orphanage Homes in Igando, Prince Sunday Ladipo, Chief of Staff to the Speaker, said the aides decided to celebrate with the children because of Obasa’s love for youngsters, especially those in need.

“Speaker Obasa has a large heart towards people that are disadvantaged,” he said, adding that the aides would take back the requests of the home to the right quarters.

“This visit will be in our memories. Places like this are special to our principal,” Ladipo added, according to a statement by Eromosele Ebhomele, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker.

Head of the Compassionate Orphanage Homes, Dr. Gabriel Oyediji, while thanking the group for their visit, urged the government to provide grants and assistance to homes because of the financial challenge they face taking care of children.

He said the home had raised over 200 children and given out some for adoption through the assistance of the government.

The home, he said, had also produced some graduates, some of whom are currently serving the nation.

He added that some of the grown children also enrolled into vocational institutions.

“Last year, we had our first wedding here and the family of the man was here from Osun.

“On behalf of the pupils and students, we send our love to him. We pray that his tenure would be the best,” Oyediji said as he prayed for the Speaker.

The aides also visited the Inclusive Unit For Children With Special Needs (inside the Dairy Farm Primary School), Agege and the Tunji Adebayo Foundation.

Olori Sekinat Elegushi doles out millions to celebrate 45th Birthday with over 2000 indigents and market women!

Olori Sekinat Aramide, the beautiful, stylish and drop-dead gorgeous wife of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, the Elegushi of Ikateland, has continue to thank God almighty for keeping her safe, and healthy to celebrate another glorious year on mother earth.

To this end, the stylish Queen celebrated her birthday with over three thousand indigents in the Ikate kingdom, as well as petty traders and market women in Ajah, Jankande and Ikate Elegushi market of Eti-Osa LG Area. She doled out millions of naira to support these petty traders and market women in commemoration of her birthday celebration.

Aside the celebration, she also ensured a free medical treatment for the aged members of the Ikate Kingdom, conducted free health checkups that include breast cancer, eye-screening and other health-related checkups. She also distributed free drugs and ensured medical personnel were on ground to give advice on living a healthy lifestyle devoid of sickness and other health complications. Also were free eye-test treatment and distributions for many, and distributed over two thousand free-eye glasses for the people as part of the activities for her 45th birthday celebration.

On the day, November 10, 2021, Queen Elegushi’s very loving husband, plus many of her unrepentant admirers, followers and fans wouldn’t allow the day to just go by like that without celebrating her to high heavens.

The highlight of the celebration was when her effervescent and the support she gets from her super wealthy, well-connected husband and king, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi.

King Gushi, who remains one of the youthful and wealthiest monarchs in Nigeria till date and also probably one of the most stylish, most distinguished looking king in the country, the handsome Kabiyesi took the media space to celebrate his beloved wife and mother of three, whom he extolled graciously in his birthday statement saying, “…so my QSE, I celebrate you today- as I always do; it is undeniable my connection with you, unbelierable is how much I love you, and unbreakable is the bond that we have formed with each other. I thank you for all that was; all thar is and all that will be. Have a wonderful birthday my Queen.”

Queen Gushi as she is fondly called by admirers has always been a support system to her hubby. As she continues to take great steps in this dimension, especially when her husband is in the vanguard of doing great things for his people, she was applauded by many for her giant strides in constantly engaging and bridging the gap between the palace and the people.

UBA Foundation Sensitises Staff, Customers on Mental Health Awareness, offers Therapies, Creative Opportunities, Giveaways

In line with its commitment towards giving back and impacting lives, UBA Foundation – the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc – has kicked-off a week-long series of activities aimed at promoting mental health awareness for staff and customers starting with a panel session on Wellness at the Workplace.

Whilst studies revealed that over 19% of adults struggle with their mental health every year, a majority of those affected are reluctant to speak-out and seek help for fear of stigmatisation, UBA Foundation, through the panel discussion, sought to address the challenges that individuals are facing and how it has now become important to create consciousness and prioritise the general well-being of employees and clients.

UBA’s Group Managing Director, Kennedy Uzoka, delivered a good will message at the event emphasising the importance of wellness and mental health. He stressed the need for more organisations to ensure that the mental health of their staff and families are taken more seriously.

He said, “UBA has always engaged in a lot of ground-breaking initiatives and the issue of mental health is important to us. We have found that people do not want to talk about mental health because they think it is bad, but the truth is that you can only get good productive people when challenges like these are addressed and I am so happy that this has commenced here. “

The panel was moderated by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, who spoke about UBA’s goal to remain the best place to work. She noted that the bank is addressing these issues and championing the narrative that says that mental health issues shouldn’t be swept under the carpet.

“We want to create a workplace environment where people feel comfortable and encouraged to seek help when necessary, so that they can give the best of themselves in their respective roles. We hope to stomp out the stigma that keeps people suffering in silence and bridge the gap between mental health inclusivity, support and recovery in Africa,” Atta who is also UBA’s Group Head Corporate Communications, explained.

The panellists, UBA’s Group Head, Human Resources, Patricia Aderibigbe, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, BTH Therapy, Chris Abojei, Co-founder Africa’s Health Matters Foundation, Vanessa Adebayo and Angel Yinkore all agreed that wellness, especially at the workplace, has become a front burning issue and should be well addressed.

Atta announced the partnership with UBA Foundation and Inside Out as part of the weeklong activities to shine some light on mental health. Inside Out aims at teaching youths to channel their feelings through art expression and photography. She added that staff members would be able to benefit from free therapy sessions from BHT Therapy and many wellness giveaways such as spa and fitness vouchers.

Another major highlight of the week will be an intimate discussion with the Founder, Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, on Thursday, November 11^th, where she will share insights around her personal journey and the realities of balancing life, family, and mental health.