Amos Oge Kalu, Author at OHAFIATV

Dec

02

2023

NiMet forecasts three days of sunlight and dust haze across Nigeria.

MetroMetro, Nigeria, NiMet

From Sunday to Tuesday, there should be sunshine and dust haze over the country, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, or NiMet. Dust haze is predicted for the northern area on Sunday for the whole of the forecast period in NiMet's Weather Outlook, which was announced on Saturday in Abuja. across the course of the forecast period, bright skies with a hazy environment are anticipated across the North Central region, according to NiMet. Over the inland states of the South and the coastal belt, cloudy skies with sporadic sunny spells are predicted for the early hours. It stated, "Localised thunderstorms…

Dec

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

PTS: Abia nursing students to retake cancelled exams from Monday 4

Abia State, Education, HealthAbia State, Education, Health

The public and all interested parties have been notified by the Abia State Ministry of Health that the retake of the cancelled preliminary test session (PTS) for the nursing schools in Amachara and Umuahia will take place on Monday, December 4, 2023, and run through Thursday, December 7, 2023. A press statement dated December 1st, issued by Ifeanyi Ezeocha, the Abia State Commissioner for Health, counselled those affected to get ready for the next test. The press release did not include any additional information, but DAILY POST learned that more than 300 students who took part in the prior exercise…

Nov

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Benue Gov. Suswam explains why 2024 budget cannot be implemented

Economy, Opinion, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of Benue State, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's planned budget for 2024. Suswam clarified that the N17 trillion shortfall in the budget prevents it from being implemented. On Wednesday, Tinubu gave the National Assembly members a proposed budget of N27.5 trillion for the fiscal year 2024. Suswam countered that the budget was developed because those in positions of authority lacked leadership abilities. On Wednesday, the former governor gave a speech to 25 fellows of the Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship. Suswam states: "I was looking at the budget, and the deficit is N17 trillion out of…

Nov

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

ECK Foundation Provides Tuition to Fed. Uni. Ebonyi 400 Level Student

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, EducationAbia State, ECK Foundation, Education, Emeka Kalu, Metro

Miss Glory Oluchi Sunday, a 400-level student at Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo in Ebonyi State, has received money from the ECK Foundation totaling 60,000 Naira to cover her tuition. Miss Gloria, a student in the guidance and counselling department and a native of Umuobiala in Isuikwuato, expressed gratitude to Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the founder of the ECK Foundation, for his love, support, and commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable through his foundation. She also urged him to persevere in his endeavours. She emphasised that completing her academic goals will allow her to make a significant contribution…

Nov

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Supreme Court says that until further notice, old and new naira notes will coexist.

Business, Economy, MetroBusiness, CBN, Court, Economy, Metro, Naira, Nigeria

The Federal Government's appeal to extend the life of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes—which were redesigned during President Muhammadu Buhari's most recent administration—has been granted by the Supreme Court. A panel of seven judges on the top court, chaired by Justice John Okoro, ruled on Wednesday morning that the old notes will remain legal money until the infrastructure needed to replace them is in place. As to the ruling of the Supreme Court, the outdated notes are allowed to coexist as legal tender alongside the updated ones. The Federal Government's motion was heard on Wednesday and was made by…