Amos Oge Kalu, Author at OHAFIATV

Dec

12

2023

Poverty cannot be reduced by the 2024 budget, a minister regrets

Economy, Metro, NewsMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The ministry's meagre budget allocation has been bemoaned by Dr. Beta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, who claims it is insufficient to reduce poverty. She raised the alarm while defending the 2024 budget of the ministry at the National Assembly on Tuesday in Abuja. She bemoaned before the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Senator Idiat Adebule, that the N532.5 billion budget, which is a 28% increase over the 2023 budget to offset inflation, was woefully insufficient. She maintained that the current economy's inflation rate of 27.33 percent does not correspond with the 28% increase in…

Dec

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ondo: Akeredolu starts medical leave, transfers power to the deputy governor

NewsNext Level, Nigeria, Ondo State, Politics

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, has asked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to fill in for him in an acting capacity while he takes a medical leave of absence starting on Wednesday. The governor's spokesperson, Richard Olatunde, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. The governor, who has been unwell since January, will "prioritize his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties," according to the statement. A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power under the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly, according to portions of…

Dec

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers crisis: CSO orders IGP to arrest and prosecute 27 lawmakers within 24 hours.

NewsNigeria, Politics, Rivers State, Security

Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has been given 24 hours to arrest and prosecute the 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy, a civil society organisation, those who defected are no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and should be arrested and prosecuted. The lawmakers were charged with conspiracy to commit treasonable felony, according to the Centre. In an open letter to the IGP dated December 12, 2023, the Centre vowed to prosecute the 27 lawmakers if Egbetokun…

Dec

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Dr Emeka Kalu and the TITLE: Okpata Ozuora 1 Na Nibo.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Politics2027, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Nigeria, Personality, Politics

The Chieftency Conferment of OKPATA OZUORA 1 NA NIBO on Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, is the result of hard work, efforts and a fearless spirit. It is a title well-deserved and it will always remind him of his dedication to keep giving his best, always.The path to success is always tough and those who are ready to take challenges and have courage to win over it, only they are awarded for these achievements. Chief Dr Emeka Charles Kalu, has over the time, proven to be a perfect example of how humanity should help each other by using his resources, wealth…

Dec

03

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Ohanaeze won’t defend illegality; Igbos pioneered modern Lagos.” – Iwuanyanwu

Business, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsIwuanyanwu, Metro, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a warning to Igbos in Lagos State who are building structures without permission. According to Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze might have trouble defending Igbos who disobey Lagos building laws. He announced at a news conference that he had discovered that the land acquisition laws were broken by every house that was demolished. "According to the information I have from the government regarding the demolition of Igbo houses, some of the houses are built on roads and drainage lines," he remarked. The laws of the land must be followed. Request permission from the…