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Dec

28

2024

Leadership insights: 40 minutes with Governor Oyebanji (2)

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

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Legacy “I want to be remembered as a governor who always tells the truth. I don’t lie! My goal is to live in the hearts of Ekiti people, and I believe the key to achieving this is by staying connected with them and implementing policies that positively impact their lives. Ultimately, I aspire to be remembered as a governor who brought prosperity to our people, one who demonstrated responsible and responsive leadership. “Chief Obafemi Awolowo is remembered more for his revolutionary policies, such as Free Education, than for symbols like Cocoa House. To me, substance always trumps…

Dec

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses Southeast Governors of Sabotaging Kanu’s Release in 2024

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS AND POLITICIANS STALLED NNAMDI KANU’S RELEASE IN 2024, NOT TINUBU Ohanaeze Ndigbo Christmas Message to Igbos - Date: 25th December 2024 Mazi Nnamdi Kanu As we celebrate the Christmas season, Ohanaeze Ndigbo extends warm wishes to all Ndigbo at home and in the diaspora. This season is marked by joy and reflection, but also a moment to address pressing issues, particularly Nnamdi Kanu's prolonged detention and leadership failures in our region. The stalling of Nnamdi Kanu's release is rooted in the misguided ambitions of certain Southeast Governors and politicians, rather than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's inaction. These individuals…

Dec

17

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently VI.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

I have been inundated with calls and messages about my seeming silence on the serious issues that bother our nation. Some of my Readers and Followers guessed that I may have been indisposed on account of health, as true as that is, even more worrisome is the dearth of conscience and the death of sound values on our national fabric. Mayday! Our collective canvas stinks, it stinks to high heavens that Herod and Herodias will pass for Saints. It stinks so badly that Pontius Pilate would pass his verdict on the Christ without the luxury of washing his hands clean,…

Dec

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (2)

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

By abiodun KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun APC. On that fateful day, their political obituaries were written; and for some, there's no resurrection in sight. However, to honour their political memories, the party must rediscover its winning formula. This won't be an easy task, but as the saying goes, “when there's a will, there's a way.” So, it is doable! At a time like this, APC must develop a comprehensive Programme of Hope, similar to the one that successfully displaced the PDP in several…

Dec

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Royal Renaissance “The Integrity Group” Lauds Gov. Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu on Developmental Strides

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Benjamin Kalu, SEDC

Umuahia, Abia State - Tuesday, December 10, 2024, will go down in history as a day of celebration and appreciation for the members of Royal Renaissance, "The Integrity Group", as they gathered to express their gratitude to Governor Alex Otti OFR, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu CON. The group, led by its Chairman, HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, the Ohuruzo of Umuohuru Kingdom, commended Governor Otti for his unwavering commitment to transforming Abia State into a modern-day community through his numerous road projects. According to HRH Eze Aguocha, "Our Governor is the true…