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Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of the need for transparency and accountability in governance and political institutions. Akinwumi Olojo, my former Line Boss and the bank’s Chief Internal Auditor, would often remind us that a governor paying salaries is merely fulfilling his contractual obligation to the electorate. “Thanking him for doing his job,” he’d say, “is akin to praising a…
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ECK 2024 Unity CUP Tournament Kicks Off To Thrilling Start

ECK 2024 Unity CUP Tournament Kicks Off To Thrilling Start

Bende, Abia State - Yesterday, Saturday, November 23, 2024, the highly anticipated Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu "ECK" Unity Cup tournament kicked off at the Bende Township Stadium. The tournament, sponsored by Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of the E.C.K Foundation, promised to be an exciting display of football talent and sportsmanship, and it certainly delivered. The kickoff match featured defending champions, Bende Ovu, taking on newcomers, Okporoenyi, at 2 pm. The Bende Town Development Union Executives and members were special guests of honor at the event. The general public and fans attended the tournament and supported their respective…
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Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Has Averted The 2nd Biafra War: A Huge Relief For Ndigbo – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Has Averted The 2nd Biafra War: A Huge Relief For Ndigbo – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, wishes to express its profound relief and collective gratitude to the authorities following the recent arrest of Simon Njoku Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Biafra movement. His apprehension, executed by the District Court of Päijät-Hame in Finland, is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle to ensure peace and security within Southeastern Nigeria. Simon Ekpa’s arrest on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent has been a significant turning point. His reckless intentions to declare a Sovereign Biafra Nation on December 2, 2024, have posed a…
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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Mobilizing Green Chambers to launch New Book absolving INEC, Judiciary of wrongdoing in 2023 general election

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Mobilizing Green Chambers to launch New Book absolving INEC, Judiciary of wrongdoing in 2023 general election

The Deputy Speaker of Federal House or representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is massively mobilizing members of the green chamber towards a book launch in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Monday 25th November, 2024 at State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria was a pivotal moment in the country's democratic history. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Judiciary played critical roles in ensuring the election's credibility and addressing allegations of rigging. INEC, under Professor Mahmood Yakubu's leadership, conducted an election widely regarded as transparent and credible. The commission's efforts…
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Ohanaeze  Urges President Tinubu to Negotiate with Visiting Indian Prime Minister Modi on Key Issues like…

Ohanaeze  Urges President Tinubu to Negotiate with Visiting Indian Prime Minister Modi on Key Issues like…

Press  Release -  17/11/2024 The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, extends a warm welcome to the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during his historic maiden visit to Nigeria—marking the first visit from an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. This pivotal occasion heralds a remarkable opportunity for both nations to forge stronger ties across multifaceted sectors, particularly in technology, energy, and infrastructure. In light of the socio-economic aspirations that underpin the bilateral relationship between our great nations—India, the world’s largest democracy, and Nigeria, the largest democracy on the African continent—Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
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