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  • Burna Boy gave me 20 million but won’t reply my messages or agree to my request for a feature – Singer Portable laments (video)

    Nigerian singer, Portable, has disclosed that Burna Boy gifted him N20 million but won’t respond to his messages, has avoided his calls, and also ignored his request for a song feature, which he says is more important than the monetary gift. 

    Portable disclosed this while chatting with friends during a recorded conversation. 

    Portable said in the video: “Person wey give me twenty million never reply me for Instagram. I no get him number. I dey call am, e no pick. I chat am, e no reply. He give me twenty million. 

    “Odogwu, Burna Boy, he give me twenty million, he didn’t reply me.” 

    He stated that Burna Boy is “stingy” when it comes to replying. 

    He added that he reached out to Burna about featuring in a song, but he didn’t respond. Portable further stated that a feature is more important than the 20 million because money finishes, but featuring in a song is forever. 

    He said: “This man, did you follow me on Instagram? He didn’t say hello to me. He’s my helper but I need a feature. 

    “Twenty million, I’ll spend it finish, but feature, person wey get feature, person wey give me twenty million, if I feature am, I don blow.” 

    Watch the video below.

     

     

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • Footage surfaces of Starmer with gay Labour Peer, Lord Alli

    ER Editor: The curious relationship between Keir Starmer and the wealthy, Muslim and overtly gay Labour peer, Lord Waheed Alli, came out last year as it was revealed Starmer had spent a number of weeks, with his family, staying in Alli’s central London penthouse, doing broadcasts from there while pretending not to. There were other instances of Alli’s largesse toward Starmer, which did not sit well with the public. The official excuse given for staying chez Alli was that one of his boys had his school exams to study for, yet the timing is suspicious. This article comes from September 2024 (see also The Guardian) —

    Keir Starmer accepted £20,000 of accommodation to help his son study for GCSEs

    We firmly believe Starmer is 2.0 and this is a scenario playing out to reveal actual truths about the man who was infamously and conveniently around when prolific pedophile Jimmy Savile needed thoroughly investigating. Starmer, as the head of Crown Prosecutions at the time, did not do this, needless to say. Savile got off scot-free until he died.

    Here’s a tweet on this, which reminds us not only of Savile’s activities, but the cover-up of Pakistani rape gangs in general —

    Here is Baron Waheed Alli’s Wikipedia page, indicating that this is likely to link back to Ghislaine Maxwell’s father, Robert Maxwell, somehow.

    On the topic of ethnicities and cultures, we believe Starmer’s wife is Jewish as per The Times of Israel.

    This topic gets to break over Easter weekend. Hmm.

    This is a useful overview in the absence of a written article (16 minutes) —

    This from white-hat friendly journalist, Jim Ferguson from Saturday —

    Allegedly, the footage of Alli with Starmer, which seems a bit too convenient and staged —

    More from Jim Ferguson this morning —

    For a laugh —

    Featured image, Lord Alli:

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    April 21, 2025

  • Why Nigerians Are Losing Money To Fraudulent Investment Schemes—Experts

    Financial and investment experts have blamed the growing number of fraudulent investment schemes in Nigeria on a toxic mix of greed, financial illiteracy, and disregard for due diligence.

    The warning follows the collapse of the unregulated digital investment platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), which left many investors facing devastating losses.

    In separate interviews with THE WHISTLER, the experts expressed concern that despite numerous awareness campaigns and previous high-profile cases, Nigerians continue to fall victim to Ponzi-style operations due to the temptation of quick, unrealistic financial returns.

    Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management and former president of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe noted that investors often neglect regulated financial channels in favor of informal alternatives that promise fast profits.

    “Many people are losing their money simply because they don’t take the time to verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities,” Amolegbe said.

    “The public must realize that regulatory agencies like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exist to protect them.”

    He urged Nigerians to conduct basic due diligence before parting with their money.

    “Before depositing funds with any company, verify on the CBN’s website if it is licensed to collect funds. If it’s about buying stocks, mutual funds, or any capital market instruments, confirm the company’s registration with the SEC,” he added.

    According to Amolegbe, many of the digital assets being promoted across various platforms today are not under the oversight of any regulatory body, leaving investors with no recourse when these schemes collapse, as seen in the case of CBEX.

    Adding another perspective, Dr. Femi Ademola, Managing Director of AIICO Capital and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), emphasized that greed and the pursuit of high-yield returns without commensurate risk assessment are key drivers of the Ponzi scheme phenomenon.

    “Ponzi schemes are not new, and neither is their downfall,” Ademola said. “What’s concerning is how people repeatedly fall for them, ignoring basic principles of investment. These schemes thrive by offering overly attractive returns that are not grounded in real economic activity.”

    He advised investors to align their investments with their risk profiles. “Low- to medium-risk investors should avoid anything promising extraordinarily high returns. Such offers are red flags. Anyone chasing high returns must be willing to accept the possibility of total loss,” he warned.

    Mr Tunde Amolegbe
    Mr Tunde Amolegbe

    Also, Mr. David Adonri, Managing Director of HighCap Securities, called for tougher legal consequences—not just for the fraudsters behind Ponzi schemes, but also for their willing victims.

    “Both the promoters and subscribers of fraudulent investment schemes are culpable,” Adonri argued. “Fraudsters should be prosecuted for their crimes, but those who ignore repeated warnings and still fall for these scams should also be held accountable for encouraging financial malpractice.”

    Adonri contended that despite ongoing public education efforts, many Nigerians are lured by promises of quick riches and willingly engage in schemes they suspect may be illegitimate.

    “We’ve issued countless warnings, and yet people continue to fall for these scams. At some point, we must hold individuals responsible for aiding and abetting economic fraud.”

    The experts agree that while regulatory bodies must continue to enforce rules and intensify public awareness, individuals must also take greater responsibility in safeguarding their finances by asking the right questions and avoiding offers that appear too good to be true.

    As digital financial products continue to grow in popularity, analysts warn that the risks of fraudulent schemes will remain unless there is a national shift in investor behavior—one grounded in knowledge, caution, and accountability.

    Why Nigerians Are Losing Money To Fraudulent Investment Schemes—Experts is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Teacher pictured smirking in court after being arrested for ‘having s£x with minors’

    A teacher from Arizona was pictured grinning in court after he was arrested for allegedly having sx with minors. Eric Chapman, 43, a teacher and head baseball coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, was arrested on last Wednesday after he was found to be sending nude photographs of himself to a minor online, according to court documents obtained by ABC 15.  An investigation into Chapman began on March 25 after the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip about him from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the outlet reported.Once authorities got into his social media accounts, they identified him as a teacher at the school and contacted him about their findings.  He then admitted to using a social media account and also filming sxual content in multiple areas throughout the school’s campus, as well as in his car, records showed. Those interactions involved three students – two current and one former. The youngest victim was just 16 years old.  He made his initial court appearance on Thursday as he was seen smiling ear to ear while he stood before a judge in a virtual hearing.  The married teacher also confessed to having downloaded several hundred child pornography images and videos on his phone and computer, the filing stated. Officials found several images of males, including children as young as seven years old, in those files, Fox 10 Phoenix reported.  Although police have not identified the three victims, they did say that Chapman met them through online dating apps, per the outlet.  Ashley Stetson, with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, said the most concerning aspect of the case was that Chapman admitted these alleged actions happened recently.  ‘What’s concerning to the state is when officers interviewed the suspect, he admitted to sxual acts happening as recently as last week,’ Stetson said during his hearing.  ‘The state believes he is a danger to the community. As well as his position as a coach and a teacher, he is in a position of trust, and the state believes that a higher bond is appropriate,’ she added.  He faces multiple counts of sxual conduct with a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor. Chapman is being held on a $250,000 cash bond. In a statement to parents, the Glendale Union High School District addressed the allegations against Chapman and confirmed he is no longer employed. ‘We are writing to inform you that Cortez High School administration was notified by the Phoenix Police Department that one of our teachers was arrested on charges related to crimes against children,’ the district said.  ‘Upon learning of the allegations, school and district administration took immediate action. The teacher has been relieved of all duties. The Glendale Union High School District takes these matters seriously and works closely with law enforcement to support their investigations and ensure student safety. ‘As this is an active police investigation, we are unable to share further details. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.’  After hearing about his alleged crimes, Jilwanna Reed, a mother of two students at the school, said it was ‘disturbing’ to learn. ‘I think that is very, very disturbing,’ she told Fox 10.  Another parent echoed her concerns, adding: ‘It’s scary in this day and age to send your kid to school, because you have no idea what’s going to happen.’   The post Teacher pictured smirking in court after being arrested for ‘having sx with minors’ appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • BREAKING: Convicted Independence Day Bomber, Charles Okah, In Critical Condition After Suspected Bomb Blast At Maiduguri Prison

    Charles Okah, a high-profile inmate at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, is reportedly in critical condition following a suspected bomb explosion that rocked the facility late Sunday night.

    The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. on April 20, is now being treated by insiders as an attempted assassination. Okah, found unconscious in his cell early Monday morning, is said to have suffered severe smoke inhalation and possibly serious burns.

    Sources within the facility confirmed that Okah was removed from the debris around 6 a.m. by emergency personnel. Although still alive, he remains unconscious and in a life-threatening condition.

    According to sources, paramedics attached to the custodial centre are working to stabilise him, with plans underway to transfer him to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for specialised treatment.

    Security sources revealed that a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera with night vision capabilities, positioned near the cells, may have captured footage of the individual responsible for planting the explosive device.

    Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing.

    The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but speculation is rife. Some reports link the explosion to a recent discovery made during a routine cell search on Monday, April 14. During the operation, conducted by personnel from the Armed Squad Unit, a draft letter allegedly authored by Okah was found. The letter reportedly detailed claims of staged deaths within the prison system and was addressed to the Borno State Attorney General.

    Other sources suggest a more sinister theory that elements within the high command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) may be complicit in the incident, allegedly aiming to silence Okah before a scheduled investigation into corruption within Maiduguri’s custodial centres could occur.

    Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or Okah’s current medical condition.

    Charles Okah, brother of Henry Okah, has been serving a prison sentence linked to the 2010 Independence Day bombings in Abuja. His incarceration has remained a subject of public interest and controversy over the years.

    On Sunday evening, SaharaReporters reported that an explosion had rocked the prison facility, sparking a fire in the solitary confinement cell where Ohah had been held since mid-March.

    Initial reports from within the prison indicated that an object, likely a bomb, was lobbed into Okah’s cell through the open window bars.

    Eyewitnesses reported heavy smoke billowing from the cell. The incident followed Okah’s open letter to Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi-Ojo, in which he exposed widespread judicial and official corruption in two custodial centres in Maiduguri.

    According to accounts from the scene, Okah was heard coughing and choking amidst the growing smoke, with his screams echoing throughout the compound. He reportedly shouted that the explosive device had been thrown into his cell, sparking the fire that had engulfed his quarters.

    SaharaReporters’ attempts to contact Abubakar Umar, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, for comment were unsuccessful. He did not answer phone calls or respond to a text message.

     

     

    Source: Sahara Reporters

  • Screen time surprise under grandparents’ care

    Grandparents are increasingly acting as caregivers and managing their grandchildren’s media use. However, research on this topic, especially in the U.S. and involving grandfathers, is limited. A recent study examined children’s screen time under the care of grandparents, the media strategies employed by grandparents, factors influencing these strategies, and how grandparents’ views on media impact disagreements with their adult children and their relationship satisfaction.

    New research from the University of Arizona reveals that screens often play a significant role in the caregiving of grandchildren by their grandparents in the U.S. The study shows that nearly half of American children spend time under their grandparents’ supervision watching or engaging with media on screens. Previous studies focused on grandparents in other countries, but this research highlights how screen time is managed in U.S. households.

    Through this research, researchers discovered that media consumption is essential for grandchildren, and understanding media is equally crucial for grandparents. Grandparents may want to watch with their grandchildren or wish to understand what the children are watching.

    The study surveyed 350 American grandparents who regularly care for at least one grandchild aged between 2 and 10 years. They were asked about their time with their grandchildren and their strategies for managing media consumption.

    Deaths in the family can affect the educational attainment of children

    Survey participants shared details about their living arrangements with their grandchildren: 35% never lived with them, 25% spent a few weeks per year with their grandchildren, 6% lived together for less than six months annually, 8% lived with them at least half the year, and 10% lived with them year-round.

    Grandparents reported on the most recent time they cared for their grandchildren, specifying the number of hours the child spent using media, including TV, movies, devices, video games, or apps. They were also asked about their media management strategies, such as supervising, instructing, restricting, or co-using with their grandchildren.

    Supervision means monitoring your grandchild’s media activities. Being instructive involves explaining the content to them, while restrictive actions set limits on screen time or accessible content. Co-using refers to watching or engaging with media alongside your grandchild.

    Along with examining children’s media consumption and grandparents’ mediation strategies, the research team asked participants to rate their digital skills on a four-point scale. Participants also shared their perspectives on what they believe are the positive and negative impacts of media consumption. They described the severity of any media-related disagreements they have with their grandchild’s parents.

    When grandparents cared for their grandchildren, children spent nearly half of the average seven-hour visit using media, including two hours watching TV and one hour on video games or internet devices.

    Grandparents mostly monitored media use, followed by limiting screen time or discussing content with their grandchildren. They rarely joined their grandchildren in viewing or playing. Younger or tech-savvy grandparents were more likely to engage in discussions about media safety, while those less familiar with technology often restricted content. Grandfathers generally supervised less than grandmothers, but tech knowledge improved supervision for all.

    Grandparents with negative views on media were more likely to disagree with their adult children about media use, whereas positive views were associated with increased relationship satisfaction. The study emphasized that media use is a significant part of children’s routines and highlighted how grandparents’ confidence with technology strongly influenced their approach to managing media use. Developing tech skills could help grandparents better guide their grandchildren’s media habits.

    Journal Reference:

    1. Cecilia Sada Garibay and Matthew Lapierre. Grandparents and children’s media use in the USA: Screen time, mediation practices, and relationship outcomes. Journal of Children and Media. DOI: 10.1080/17482798.2025.2480088

    Source: Tech Explorist

  • BREAKING: Pope Francis Dies At 88, Vatican Says

    Pope Francis, the revered pontiff of the Catholic Church has died at 88, the Vatican has announced.

    Francis, who became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013 and was one of the oldest popes in the church’s history, died weeks after he was discharged from a Rome hospital having battled a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs.

    His medical team said his condition had stabilized, allowing for him to return to his Casa Santa Marta residence back at the Vatican.

    But barely two weeks after leaving hospital, he delighted the faithful by making a surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square.

    BREAKING: Pope Francis Dies At 88, Vatican Says is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • British man dragged from police station and burnt to de@th after locals in Ecuador accuse him of murd£r

    A British man was reportedly pulled from a police station and burnt to de@th in front of officers in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest on Sunday, April 20. Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, a celebration by locals in a small riverside village ended in double murdr. A foreigner reported as English or British in local media was beaten by residents who accused him of shooting a man de@d in the isolated village of Playas del Cuyabeno.  The shooting victim lying dead in a cartPolice arrested the unnamed British man arpund 6am and locked him in the station for protection while waiting for reinforcements, Diario Extra reports. But his safety behind bars didnt last. The group of locals returned six hours later, at about midday, broke him out of the police station and set him on fire outside until he d!ed. He was later seen lying on the ground covered in a white sheet while people stood around.    Respected Ecuadorian newspaper Ecuavisa said the horror k!lling happened in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in Ecuador’s Amazon region, which is a popular eco-tourism area.  It is the second largest reserve of the South American country’s 56 national parks and protected areas, and is located in the Putamayo Canton in Sucumbios Province.  Ecuadorian newspaper Extra reported officers who arrested him decided not to intervene when a baying mob forced their way into the police station ahead of his transfer out of the area. According to the newspaper, they stood back in order to avoid being attacked themselves and to avoid additional damage to state property.  It said police reinforcements had taken time to reach the area because of its remoteness and difficult access. A local TV station, reporting on the two de@ths, said: “In the early hours of Sunday, April 20, in the parish of Playas de Cuyabeno, at the closure of an event that took place for the anniversary of the Kichwa community, an incident occurred where as a result two people d!ed. “Those two people were a community member from the area and another person of British nationality who died due to the severity of his burns.”  The Ecuadorian man k!lled has been named locally as Rodrigo Chavez. A third man was reportedly arrested over the Briton’s k!lling.   Ecuadorian newspaper El Universo reported that police were yet to issue a statement, as they were still gathering information on the case. The post British man dragged from police station and burnt to de@th after locals in Ecuador accuse him of murdr appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • BREAKING: Pope Francis Dies At 88 After Recent Illness, Vatican Confirms

    Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Easter Monday.

    His death follows a recent period of illness that had seen the pontiff hospitalised and largely absent from Holy Week liturgies, raising widespread concern over his health.

    According to Vatican News, the Holy Father passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. in his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

    Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, had served as Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013, when he succeeded Pope Benedict XVI following his unprecedented resignation. Over the past year, concerns had mounted over Francis’ fragile health, with repeated respiratory issues and hospital stays — the most recent of which occurred in March, prompting scaled-back public appearances during Lent and Easter.

    The news of his passing was confirmed in a statement by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

    “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.

    “At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.

    “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.

    “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”

    Despite his deteriorating condition, Pope Francis appeared on Easter Sunday to deliver what would be his final Urbi et Orbi message — to the city and to the world. His words, laced with hope, resilience, and compassion, now resonate as a spiritual farewell.

    “Christ, my hope, has risen,” Pope Francis announced, calling on the faithful to turn their gaze to the empty tomb.

    He spoke of the Resurrection not as an abstract idea but as a living, transformative force.

    “Today too,” he said, “he takes upon himself all the evil that oppresses us and transfigures it.”

    “Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness, and truth over falsehood. Forgiveness has triumphed over revenge,” he said. “Evil has not disappeared from history; it will remain until the end, but it no longer has the upper hand; it no longer has power over those who accept the grace of this day.”

    Even amid the joy of Easter, the Pope’s heart remained with those in suffering. He turned his attention to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, delivering a passionate plea for peace.

    He spoke first of the Holy Land, “wounded by conflict,” and home to an “endless outburst of violence.” He extended his closeness, in particular, to the people of Gaza and to the Christian community in the enclave where “the terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation.”

    “I appeal once again,” he said, “for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, for the release of the hostages… and for access to humanitarian aid.”

    His words once again called on the international community to act and “come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace.”

    Pope Francis will be remembered not only as the first pontiff from the Americas, but as a spiritual reformer and a voice for the voiceless, who placed mercy and justice at the heart of his ministry.

     

    Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. pic.twitter.com/jUIkbplVi2

    — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025

    Source: Sahara Reporters

  • EXCLUSIVE: How Akpabio Won PDP Governor’s Support For Tinubu’s Re-election

    Facts emerged on Sunday that the declaration of support by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, was negotiated by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

    Findings by THE WHISTLER revealed that the deal was a product of high profile political horse trading between the governor and the chief federal lawmaker.

    Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom North West district, is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a state controlled by the PDP.

    Further investigation revealed that the deal was part of the permutations by Akpabio to deliver Akwa Ibom for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential poll.

    The governor has also pledged support for Akpabio’s re-election to the Senate, vowing to work against any other candidate of the PDP who may wish to contest with him.

    This, it was reliably gathered, is geared towards consolidating the Senate President’s position in the ruling party and to also solidify his close association with Tinubu.

    A senator, who spoke with our correspondent in confidence, hinted at Akpabio’s desire to retain the Senate Presidency post 2027, an aspiration which, he said, would require him to make significant electoral contribution to Tinubu’s victory in the next election.

    The lawmaker said Akpabio got Tinubu’s backing for the Senate Presidency because he stepped down for the former Lagos State governor during the last APC presidential primary election.

    “Akpabio became Senate President primarily because he stepped down for Tinubu during the last APC presidential primary.

    “Some party members even believed that the APC deliberately zoned the position of Senate President to the South South just to compensate Akpabio.

    “But the man is already scheming to retain the position post 2027 and he must bring something new to the table to get the President’s support,” he said.

    Akpabio has also pledged to support the governor’s re-election, as a way of reciprocating the gesture, even though the APC will also be fielding a candidate in the state’s 2027 governorship election.

    Insiders say the mutually beneficial deal will also indemnify the governor against the proverbial “federal might” during the Akwa Ibom governorship election.

    It takes the involvement of state governors for a candidate of an opposing party to garner the requisite quantum of votes, during a presidential election.

    The Akwa Ibom governor declared support for Tinubu barely 24 hours after his fellow PDP Governors announced their decision to field a presidential candidate against Tinubu in 2027.

    Rising from a meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum in Ibadan last Monday, the governors ruled out the prospect of the PDP joining a coalition for the purpose of prosecuting the 2027 election.

    The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who spoke after the meeting, however, said the PDP would not reject politicians or political groups who may wish to join forces with the party ahead of the election.

    Governor Eno made his controversial declaration on Tuesday during the flag off of a federal government’s road project in his state.

    He is seen and heard in a video that has now gone viral, saying “We are assuring our people-loving president who will complete eight years that we are going to stand by him because this is the truth.

    “He (Tinubu) cannot start this work and abandon it because someone else may not finish it…The hand that has started this work shall complete it.

    “Our prayer to God for Mr President is for good health so that he can finish this work that he has started, so that it will not be abandoned like the East-West road that we have stayed there forever.

    “We will continue to collaborate with Mr President’s administration because he has shown us love and worked with us across party lines. We will also work with him across party lines.

    “We will continue to work with him to spread the news of prosperity and deepen our unity, faith and pride of the Nigerian state.”

    Attempts by THE WHISTLER to get official reaction of the PDP leadership to Governor Eno’s declaration were unsuccessful.

    The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, did not respond to inquiries as to whether the Akwa Ibom governor’s position reflected the position of the party, or that he expressed his personal views.

    EXCLUSIVE: How Akpabio Won PDP Governor’s Support For Tinubu’s Re-election is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler