Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the United States President Donald Trump, the African Union, and several foreign missions and international organizations, seeking urgent intervention for his release from what he described as unlawful captivity. In the petition sent to THE WHISTLER on Wednesday dated August 22, 2025,…
Unidentified gunmen have abducted the pastor of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria, CEFN, Friday Adehi, and another member of the church, Gabriel Ezekiel, in the Ofun LGA of Kogi State. The duo, who were kidnapped shortly after church service on Sunday, were reportedly travelling on a motorcycle when they ran into the kidnappers along…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state civil service, raising it to N104,000. The governor made this declaration during a meeting with members of the state labour force held at the Government House in Owerri. The governor made this declaration during a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed six commercial banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police with full account details and transaction records of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, from January 2024 to date. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex parte application by the IGP’s lawyer, Wisdom Madaki. The…
Less than 24 hours after a deadly attack in Southern Kaduna that left seven dead and eight, mostly minors, injured, armed bandits have launched another assault in Hunkuyi, the headquarters of Kudan Local Government in Northern Kaduna. The attackers killed one person and abducted one Alhaji Shehu Dakin.
Many fresh graduates are concerned about landing a job given the high experience requirement. But guess what? There are still great opportunities in 2025 that don’t need prior experience. Based on current trends (like remote work and AI-driven hiring), here are the top jobs you can explore: 1. Web Developer / Junior Web Developer…
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has said persons who lost or have damaged their WAEC certificates can apply for an attestation certificate from the body. This followed the presentation of a WAEC attestation certificate by the examination body to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. According to WAEC, the attestation certificate was introduced in 2015…
How to Appeal for Your Withheld WAEC Results and Get Them Released – A Complete Guide Were your results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination withheld? If yes, you are not alone. Every year, thousands of WASSCE candidates check their results only to see a frustrating message, “Held” or “Withheld”. WAEC Withheld…
Higher tertiary institution are often seen as the hallmark of higher education. They produce research, train professionals, and help shape national development. Almost every country in the world has at least one, but there are rare exceptions. Surprisingly, two European nations do not have a single university within their borders. Their citizens still receive higher…
BENUE STATE BANS FREQUENT CHANGES IN TEXTBOOKS, COMPULSORY LESSONS AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES AT NURSERY AND BASIC EDUCATION LEVELS Benue State Ministry of Education has adopted some changes in policies with a view to reduce pressures on the masses. A Statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Helen Nambativ Zeramo, indicates that unpopular use of…
