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Jul

16

2024

Igbo Cities Will Not Protest Against Tinubu To Be Sacrificed; Security, Kanu’s Release Our Priority – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

As Nigerians prepare for Nationwide Protests against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to express their frustrations over the harsh economic conditions and rising prices of essential commodities and petroleum products, OHANAEZE NDIGBO, the apex igbo socio-cultural organization, has taken a firm stance on the upcoming protests scheduled from August 1st-10th, 2024. Drawing from the painful history of past riots and protests in Nigeria, such as the 17th April 1978 ALI MUST GO Protests, the 24th May 1989 ANTI-SAP RIOTS, the 1993 June 12 protests, the 2nd-14th January 2012 OCCUPY NIGERIA protests, and the 20th October 2020 END SARS protests, which resulted…

Jul

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

New Era Foundation unreservedly loyal to Otti’s Govt; Ikwuano Mayor Declares.

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Ikwuano LGA, Politics

...As he holds NEF convention The Founder and President of New Era Foundation (NEF) and Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka has restated the unflinching commitment and loyalty of his Foundation to the government of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State. Describing the Governor as the Messiah of Abia, Nwaka without mincing words, reiterated that his Foundation which had been established before his arrival at the corridors of power, owed her full allegiance to the Labour Party government after God Almighty. He, therefore, sternly warned members of the nonprofit making…

Jul

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Planned Nationwide Protest: National Youth Alliance Notice of Solidarity With Nigerians.

Metro, NewsMetro, National Youth Alliance, Nigeria

The National Youth Alliance stands in solidarity with Nigerians who are planning to protest against hardship and demand a better society that guarantees a comfortable life for all. We support the courage and determination of young Nigerians and other citizens who are planning to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful protest. The NYA joins its voice in the struggle for a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria. We call on the Federal Government, State Governments, Security agencies, and other authorities to ensure adequate security for peaceful protesters, refrain from intimidation or abuse of office, and protect the rights of citizens to…

Jul

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Osonwa Urges End to Humiliation of Constituents by Law Enforcement Along Bende-Ohafia Road

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsIbe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Ohafia, Politics

The constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency have been crying out over the humiliation they face from law enforcement officers along the Bende-Ohafia road. The Nigerian Army at the checkpoint have been forcing travelers to alight from their vehicles and walk across the area, even in the rain. In response to this, Hon. Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, called the Commander of 14BDG Ohafia on Saturday, July 13th, to demand an end to this unwarranted humiliation. He emphasized that such treatment is a violation of human rights and the constitution. The lawmaker appealed to his constituents who have been…

Jul

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

JOS TRAGEDY: NYA CONDOLES WITH BEREAVED, DEMANDS INVESTIGATION OVER SCHOOL COLLAPSE

Metro, NewsAccident, National Youth Alliance, RIP

https://youtu.be/f3xOHuOT7xE?si=PlV5meafW-utJiW0 The National Youth Alliance has expressed deep sadness over the tragic collapse of a school building in Busabuji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in the loss of 17 precious lives and injuries to 120 others. This was contained in a statement by the Hon. Jacob Dickson, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the NYA National Chairman and Youth President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, on Friday night. "We condole with the families of the victims and the entire community, praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. While appreciating the prompt response of…