A former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, will now forge ahead with his presidential ambition on the platform of the Labour Party after dumping the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Obi, in a letter dated May 24, informed the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, of his resignation from the PDP and withdrawal from the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries.
A source within Obi’s camp told THE WHISTLER that the former governor and former vice-presidential candidate will now be forging ahead with his presidential ambition on the platform of the Labour Party. Read More...
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but don’t worry: You can still get the seafood chain’s famous buttery Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix in stores across the country.
Red Lobster made the filing late Sunday, just a few days after it announced that it would be shutting down dozens of locations in the U.S. amid financial difficulties. Its restaurants will remain open and continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings, the company said in a press release. Read More...
Two commanders of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been apprehended by the Nigerian Army in the Mgbowo community, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesman, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army said the two IPOB/ESN commanders were arrested during a raid on Monday, November 1.
According to the Army spokesman, the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and would be prosecuted by the Federal Government. Read More...