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Feb

13

2024

Ohanaeze tells Tinubu to probe Buhari, other officials, to save Nigeria’s economy from collapse.

Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Mohammadu Buhari, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Given the current status of Nigeria's economy, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the top Igbo socio-cultural organisation and the Igbo people's steadfast voice, boldly calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to muster his moral resolve. The text "URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: PROBE BUHARI, MINISTERS, AND CLOSE AIDES TO SAVE NIGERIA'S AGONISING ECONOMY - OHANAEZE DEMANDS TINUBU'S ENGAGEMENT OR THREATENS LITIGATION" was found in a press release that was sent to OHAFIATV News. According to the statement, it's time to formally launch an executive investigation into the serious economic mismanagement that occurred in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023 under the government of former President Buhari.…

Feb

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State: Kalu Applauds Gov Alex Otti For His Developmental Strides

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

.. and Flagging Off of Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia Road Overjoyed by the recent developmental strides undertaken by the government of Abia State under the able hands of His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti since taking over helms of affairs of Abia, the Chairman of Stercoll Energy Services USA, Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, has sent him a hearty message to encourage him not to relent in his efforts to turn around the fortunes of Abia State under his watch. The astute politician who is also the president of ECK Foundation Worldwide, says it is time that politicians began to understand that after elections comes…

Feb

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emefiele’s wife, three others, declared wanted by EFCC for alleged money laundering.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCBN, Crime, Emefiele

The wife of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, Margaret Emefiele, and three other people have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged involvement in money laundering activities. The Federal Government of Nigeria is searching for Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile for their roles in a plot to convert substantial amounts of money. The agency accuses them of violating Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Lagos State Criminal Law in addition to stealing and collecting money under false pretences. The four suspects'…

Feb

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Debt dispute between MTN Nigeria and Globacom is resolved.

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsBusiness, Economy, GLO, Metro, MTN, NCC

An amicable resolution has been reached to the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom). The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this pronouncement on Thursday. The NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, signed a statement stating that this resolution revokes the disconnection authorization that MTN was previously given to disconnect Globacom. In order to minimise any possible disruptions to subscribers, the Commission made additional regulatory interventions after publishing its original public notice. These interventions included resolving disputes between parties and aiding in the reconciliation process. "Strong compliance with licence terms and conditions,…

Feb

08

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Every passenger abducted from GIG and ABC buses is freed.

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Kidnappers, Metro

The fourteen or so travellers who were kidnapped by gunmen at Inele Eteke, in Kogi State's Olalamaboro Local Government Area, have been released. In an interview with reporters on Thursday night, SP William Ovye, the public relations officer for the Kogi State Police, disclosed this. He continued, "I just received word from the DPO that God is Good Motors, GIGM, and ABC—all abducted victims—have been freed." Remember how the armed robbers had taken over two GIG and ABC transport company buses on Saturday, February 3, 2024, and taken roughly 14 people to an unidentified location. There were reportedly 12 passengers…