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Oct

23

2024

Abia PDP Congress: Barr. Olugu Kalu Ugba Positioned To Build “New PDP” In The State.

Abia State, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Odo Ijere, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

As the Abia PDP state Congress draws very close, one man stands out in what may conveniently be recaptioned a 'one horse' race to win the hearts of the state party delegates to begin a speedy rebuilding of the party. Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba, a scion of Udumaeze Ohafia ancient kingdom, a great son of Amangwu Ohafia, erudite legal luminary, a former Deputy Chief of Staff, a mega businessman and politician is poised to prove that his 'Ishi bu mba' chieftaincy title is not a pet name. As his chieftaincy title rightly connotes, this man, 'Ishi bu mba' is…

Oct

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch.

Abia State, Column, Economy, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Obinna Aguocha, Odo Ijere, Opinion

On the 17th of October, 2024, the federal legislative House sitting in Abuja captured in its publication a bill to ensure mandatory patronage of locally produced goods ably sponsored by Honorable Obi Aguocha, the member representing Ikwuano and Umuahia Federal Constituency and also a member of the Labour Party. This bill we're told followed a consolidation of three House Bills, 85, 1007, and 1330 sponsored respectively by Honorable Obi Aguocha from Abia State, Honorable Nnamdi Ezechi representing Ndokwa, Ukwuani Constituency from Delta state, and Honorable Jesse Okey Onuakulusi representing Oshodi Isolo Federal Constituency and a native of Anambra State. Recorded…

Oct

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Oyebanji @ 2! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Economy, News, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, Politics

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests and fostering growth through strategic investments in key sectors. With his ‘homeboy factor’ and extensive experience serving two former governors in six different capacities, the governor has managed to unite various tendencies within the state, bringing about peace, stability and development. In today’s political landscape, where transactional politics and the interests of the…

Oct

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond the horizon: Nigeria’s unwritten chapter – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Politics

I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything from school fees to basic supplies like pencils and erasers. Although Bola Ige governed the old Oyo State at the time, UPN’s programme was implemented across all states under the party’s control. However, the power transition of power on October 1, 1983 marked a significant turning point for the education system in the…

Oct

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Ikpeazu Reveals Why He Refused To Betray His Predecessor

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics

…. I Am a Sinner, but I Choose the Sin I Commit About his tenure as governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu addressed the long-standing public sentiment regarding godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Many Abians had called for Ikpeazu to distance himself from the influence of political godfathers, but he firmly stood his ground, explaining his decision with a mixture of loyalty and personal conviction. Loyalty Over Betrayal “I am a sinner, but I choose the sin I commit,” Ikpeazu stated, emphasizing that while he acknowledges his flaws, betraying those who have helped him is not one of them. He said:…