Martins Ayotunde

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OPINION: Ministerial Fumbling And The Occupation Of UniAbuja

1 month ago | thewhistler.ng | Joseph Ibrahim |Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The current administration of the University of Abuja by the combined team of an unlawfully foisted acting Vice-Chancellor and amputated one-man Governing Council has remained the most egregious blunder committed by the Tinubu Presidency since its inauguration on May 29, 2023.
Nigeria Rejects Transgender Boxing Amid Boris Vandervorst’s Visit

2 months ago | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Azania Omo-Agege, Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), says the federation will not support any move aimed at promoting transgender boxing in the country. Omo-Agege said this on Wednesday in Abuja, while expressing concerns over the proposed visit of Boris Vandervorst, President, World Boxing Federation (WBF), where he is expected to promote transgender boxing. “This move is not in the best interest of Nigerians,” he said.
MOUAU Graduates 4,781 As 162 Bag First Class

Nov 30, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] At least 162 graduated with First Class honours from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State when the institution held its 12th convocation ceremony on Saturday. Also, 5,246 students graduated from the 2009/2010 to 2023/2024 academic years. Out of these, 4,781 students earned first degrees, while others completed postgraduate programs, including 49 Postgraduate Diplomas, 252 Master’s degrees, and 164 Doctorate degrees.
PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Indefinitely

Nov 21, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has, once again postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024 indefinitely. The latest postponement was conveyed via a statement by the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Anyamwu said the postponement became necessary to enable party leaders attend the funeral of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs.
Flood Submerges 25 Edo Communities After Lagdo Dam Water Release

Oct 21, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] At least 25 communities in Edo State, located along the banks of the River Niger, have been submerged by floodwaters following the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Ojimah Christopher, the Desk Officer for Relief Materials and Distribution in Esan South East, confirmed the development on Monday. Christopher said the affected areas include Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East Local Government Areas.
Nine Dead As Fire Guts Taiwan Hospital

Oct 3, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Nine persons have died in a fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan, as the island was being battered by a typhoon. The fire occurred at around 09:40 local time (01:00 GMT) in Pingtung county, which has been hit hard by Typhoon Krathon, which made landfall in the afternoon with torrential rains and heavy winds and has brought parts of the island to a standstill.
Court Halts Kaduna PDP Congress Over Irregularities

Sep 20, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an exparte order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from conducting the Kaduna State congress scheduled for Saturday, September 21. The order, obtained by five aggrieved PDP members, cites irregularities in the congress process. Their counsel, M. A. Mahmud (SAN), filed the exparte motion.
Super Falcons' Uchendu Completes Nantes' Move From Galatarsaray

Sep 20, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Super Falcons forward Chinaza Uchendu has joined the French Ligue Feminine side Nantes from Galatasaray. The former Rivers Angels star struggled for regular playing time in Turkey last season with only five league appearances for the champions. She has now decided to end her short stay in Turkey to team up with Nantes in France while expressing her delight at the opportunity. Uchendu said: “I am happy to join the FC Nantes club.
NYSC: 2,615 Corps Members Deployed To Rural Areas In Kaduna

Sep 17, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The National Youth Service Corps has deployed 2,615 Batch B (Stream II) corps members to rural areas in Kaduna State after completing their 21-day orientation course in the state. At the closing ceremony held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp at Government College, Kaduna on Tuesday, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, congratulated the corps members on their successful orientation.
Eleven Years After Power Sector Privatization, Nigerians Experiencing More Darkness Than Electricity

Sep 11, 2024 | thewhistler.ng | Martins Ayotunde

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Almost 11 years into the privatization of Nigeria’s power sector, experts have identified corruption, policy somersaults, and lack of fresh Investments among others as some of the problems ravaging the sector. THE WHISTLER recalls that in November 2013, the Nigerian government privatized its power sector to improve efficiency, attract investment, and increase the country’s electricity supply.