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2025

Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

CHIEF DR. EMEKA KALUCHAIRMAN/CEO, ECK FOUNDATIONWORLD HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATESMARCH 23, 2025 His Excellency President Ahmed Bola TinubuPresident of the Federal Republic of NigeriaAso Villa, Abuja Your Excellency, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding your recent decision to declare a state of emergency and the removal of an elected Governor from office. This action has raised serious questions about the health of our democracy, as it appears that democratic processes are being truncated and the will of the people, as expressed through the ballot box, is being undermined. Furthermore, I am deeply troubled that the removal of the…

Mar

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

HRH Eze Aguocha Lauds Governor, Alex Otti, for Historic Visit to ABSU and Honor to Senator Chris Adighije

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, ABSU, Alex Otti, Bobby Aguocha, Education, Politics

Abia State, Nigeria - Governor Alex Otti's recent visit to Abia State University (ABSU) has been hailed as a significant milestone in the state's education sector. HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, Ohuruzo 1 of Ohuhu, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Governor for finding time to visit the university and honoring Senator Chris Adighije on his 80th birthday celebration. The Governor's commitment to improving the welfare of students and the university's infrastructure has been applauded by stakeholders. His people-oriented leadership has brought about a significant positive change in Abia State, with efforts to revamp the education sector, particularly in ABSU, being…

Mar

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa: A Dependable Leader Committed To Progess.

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara is a visionary leader whose dedication to community development and service has made a lasting impact in Abia State. Through his leadership, he has championed transformative projects that improve the lives of his people, ensuring progress, empowerment, and sustainable development. His commitment to education is evident in the establishment of the Abia Smart School and the construction of classrooms, providing students with a conducive learning environment. He has also prioritized access to clean water by drilling boreholes across communities, ensuring safe and reliable water sources for residents. Understanding the importance of infrastructure, Hon. Ibe Okwara has led…

Mar

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers: Suspension of Fubara, Odu casts Nigeria in terrible light—GEJ

News, Opinion, PoliticsGoodluck Jonathan, Opinion, Politics

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has questioned President Bola Tinubu's suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. Jonathan claimed that the move could harm the country's image. The former President revealed this on Saturday while appearing as Chairman of the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja. Jonathan expressed disappointment that elected officials had been ousted. "These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative arms of government paint the country in a negative light," said Mr. Jonathan. The statement comes just days after Tinubu announced the state of emergency in the oil-rich state. Tinubu has suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his…

Mar

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Natasha: Ezekwesili chastises the Nigerian Senate, saying, “You’re a group of nation-destroyers.”

News, Opinion, PoliticsOby Ezekwesili, Opinion, Politics, Senate

Nigeria's Senate has come under fire from former Education Minister Obiageli Ezekwesili for obstructing a probe into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's claim of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili accused Nigerian lawmakers of acting with impunity and called them a group of nation destroyers. The Economist's claim that Nigerian politics is a hostile environment for women prompted the comment. The media outlet, which described Akpoti-Uduaghan's accusation against Akpabio, asserted that the sexual harassment controversy is a reflection of the difficult circumstances that Nigerian women face in the political arena. Ezekwesili responded to the post by saying that the Senate's…