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Apr

10

2024

Eid Mubarak: Bin Abbas reflects on the State of the Nation

Column, Metro, News, OpinionEid Mubarak, Opinion, Religion

As we celebrate Eid today, I extend warm wishes to everyone observing this auspicious occasion. Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. May this day be filled with joy, peace, and blessings for all. State of the Nation by Amb Aliyu Bin Abbas the Youth President. On this day of celebration, it is also crucial to reflect on the state of our nation, Nigeria. As we mark 317 days of President Tinubu's presidency, it's imperative to assess the trajectory of our country and the challenges we face. One pressing issue that demands attention is the volatility of the Nigerian…

Apr

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Northern youths confront Kwankwaso over his remarks on insecurity, stating, “You failed as Minister, Gov.”

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The Coalition of Northern Youth Movement, or CNYM, has cautioned Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party's (NNPP) presidential candidate, from making disparaging remarks about the security situation in the nation. Remember that last week, just after the NNPP National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, the former governor of Kano State bemoaned the security situation destabilising the country in a press conference. Kwankwaso bemoaned that "people can no longer go to the farm," but he was hopeful that the Nigerian Army would be able to handle the situation. They are being driven out of their cities and villages as well.…

Apr

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

EId Mubarak, A Period Of Solemn Reflection, Display Of Love To Humanity

Health, MetroMetro, Religion

With a heart full of glee, I wish all Muslim brothers and sisters a blissful and joyous Eid Mubarak as they converge to celebrate the mystery of ” Blessed Eid” as observed in Islamic traditions. I enjoin the Moslem faithful to continuously use this opportunity to reflect on the progress, unity and indivisibility of Nigeria as a nation strongly built on the spirit of oneness and brotherly love. It is a period of solemn communication to Allah the Creator of the universe who through Prophet Muhammed sent the message of light and salvation to mankind. As a season of purity…

Apr

09

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

How I was scammed of N650,000 by Abuja Chief who just died – True life story.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsComr Amos Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro

….karma is real, we should be mindful of our ways When I relocated to Abuja with my family in 2020 January, my plans of proceeding to Guinea Bissau on media assignment was truncated by Coronavirus lockdown of that year. In 2021, immediately after the pandemic everyone were head over heal with himself trying to readjust to new realities in Nigeria and the world. One day I met one man they called CHIEF whose rented duplex was opposite my house in our estate and we found out we were both from OHAFIA LGA. He was from Mkporo while I am from…

Apr

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ododo promises to stop repetition of the Kogi attack.

Metro, News, PoliticsCrime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Kogi State, Metro, Politics, Security

The recent killing of 25 people during a bandit attack in the Agojeju-Odo community in the Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State has shocked and saddened Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. Speaking on the attack in Lokoja, Ododo expressed remorse for the unsightly turn that local conflicts between communities have taken on over time. He pledged that his administration will act right away to prevent the regrettable circumstances from happening again. "I'm promising the people that those responsible for the heinous deed will shortly face justice. "Assailants whose acts of mindless cowardice resulted in the destruction of lives and…