Amos Oge Kalu

A Media Consultant/ICT Expert. Website Developer and CEO/Chief Editor OHAFIATV
3615 Posts
May
11
2023
By Amos Oge Kalu
75,436 inmates in prisons, 52,446 awaiting trial – Nigerian Correctional Service

75,436 inmates in prisons, 52,446 awaiting trial – Nigerian Correctional Service

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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that thousands of inmates in prisons across the country are without trial. Assistant Controller-General, Gimba Dumbulwa made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja at a conference on decongestion and corrections administration. The official noted that as of May 9, 75,436 inmates are in correctional centres, while 52,446 are awaiting trial inmates. The ACG said over 70 percent of them have overstayed in custody due to lateness in sentencing and keeping them for more than normal time. “Over 5000 inmates have stayed more than five years, and over 10,000 inmates have stayed more than…
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May
09
2023
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under the Buhari govt

Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under the Buhari govt

Business, Economy, Metro, , , ,
With Nigeria’s total debt stock racing to over N80 trillion, there is a heightened concern in the country. Stakeholders are of the view that Nigeria’s economy is in an emergency situation and on the verge of collapse if nothing is done. Although the Debt Management Office has consistently dismissed fears surrounding Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, economic analysts have never kept mum, signaling the alarm bill. DMO, in its Fourth Quarter report of 2022, said Nigeria’s total debt hovers around N46.25 trillion. Specifically, the total domestic debt stock was N27.55 trillion, while external debt stock was N18.70 trillion (USD 41.69 billion)…
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May
09
2023
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia workers begin indefinite strike in line with NLC directive

Abia workers begin indefinite strike in line with NLC directive

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, , ,
Civil servants in Abia State have complied with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and embarked on industrial action. The strike commenced Tuesday morning, with most offices under lock and key. When we visited the offices of the state Ministry of Finance, the Head of Service, the Secretary to the State Government, the Abia State Planning Commission, and the Ministry of Agriculture all at Library Avenue, on Tuesday, they were deserted NLC strike enforcement team were, however, seen loitering in the area, to ensure compliance by workers. The enforcement team led by NLC Chairman, Paschal Nweke placed banners…
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May
07
2023
By Amos Oge Kalu
Pro-Biafra agitators give FG 14 days ultimatum to release Nnamdi Kanu, withdraw troops

Pro-Biafra agitators give FG 14 days ultimatum to release Nnamdi Kanu, withdraw troops

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The leader of Biafra Nations League, BnL, Princewill Chimezie Richard has given the federal government of Nigeria 14 days to release Nnamdi Kanu. The group threatened to shut down oil exploration in the Nigeria/Cameroon maritime borders. It has also given the same ultimatum to the Nigerian government to withdraw military troops from the South-East region. At a press briefing in Calabar, they also called on Cameroon authorities “to desist from forcing and collecting proliferated taxes from Nigerians living in the Bakassi Peninsula.” Richard said, “We want to use this medium to reiterate our decisions to shut down maritime borders if…
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