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Aug

14

2025

Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsOpinion, Politics

I cannot resist much longer the urge to intervene in the serious discussion on the way forward for our nation. I'm writing from Houston, Texas about 10,712 Kilometres from Abuja, Nigeria, I am here to attend to a recurring medical condition with my lower back and leg (which has seen me on the Wheelchair for the first time in my life) and also visit my Dear Mother. Close friends have called to say, 'Prof, please let Nigeria be for once, and attend to your health', I wish I could, I truly pray I can. I woke up this morning, early…

Aug

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

National Assembly Takes Up Petition for Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi’s Release

Column, Opinion, Social IssuesMetro

A petition concerning the detention of Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi has been brought before the National Assembly, sparking renewed calls for his unconditional release. According to Jafaru Abubakar Mairiga, Secretary of the 2021 Special Committee on the Case of Comr. Ntari Hassan Danladi, a court judgment had previously ordered Danladi's release, but the Department of State Services (DSS) continues to hold him illegally. The case of Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi has garnered significant attention, with his wife, Mrs. Caroline Markus, accusing the DSS and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, of illegal detention. Danladi…

Aug

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Religion as a tool for national development (2) – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

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

The influence of the Beveridge Report can be seen in various initiatives worldwide, including Nigeria’s Free Education Programme in Western Nigeria and agricultural programmes in Eastern Nigeria, as well as the adoption of minimum wage concepts. The list is very long and cannot be fully stated here! As a Christian, I believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but I’m troubled by the implications for people in countries with different dominant religions, such as India’s predominantly Hindu population (around 79.8%) or Japan’s significant Shinto and Buddhist populations. This raises a concern: in countries like Japan (approximately 1-2% Christian), China…

Aug

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

People’s Champion: Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu’s Commitment to Community Development

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Bende, Nigeria August 2, 2025 Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu emerges as one of Nigeria’s most influential political thinkers and philanthropists, with insights and political maneuvers that redefine leadership and governance in contemporary Nigeria, particularly in the Southeast. In an era marked by socio-economic challenges and a demand for political renewal, Kalu’s approach seamlessly integrates visionary thinking, community-centered values, and strategic innovation. At the core of Dr. Kalu’s leadership philosophy lies the Igbo maxim “Onye Ahala Nwanne Ya,” which translates to “let no one leave their brother behind.” This powerful principle fuels his unwavering commitment to humanitarian outreach and grassroots…

Jul

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria to Showcase Artistic Brilliance at Prestigious Abu Dhabi Art 2025

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, PoliticsAbuja, culture, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 – Nigeria’s contemporary art scene takes centre stage at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Art 2025, as the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy unveils a landmark cultural collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. Through this global engagement, Nigeria reaffirms its leadership in Africa’s creative economy and showcases the vibrancy, depth, and innovation of its artistic community on a world-class platform. As part of the Ministry’s visionary Nigeria Everywhere initiative, which promotes the global visibility of Nigerian creativity, this special showcase titled “Nigeria Spotlight” will present seven pioneering…