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Feb

12

2025

Inauguration: South East Development Commission Sets Tone for Regional Growth

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Metro, Politics, SEDC

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has officially begun its operations, marking a significant milestone in the region's development journey. The commission's Board Chair, Chief Emeka Wogu, expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and commended him for fulfilling his promise to the people of the South East. Chief Wogu, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, assured that the commission would exceed expectations in contributing to the region's development. The SEDC aims to implement impactful, high-value projects that create jobs and contribute to the overall development of the…

Feb

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ODU Abuja Branch Opens 2025 Monthly Meeting; Charges Okon-Aku Indigenes On Peace and Unity

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By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Okon-Aku Development Union (ODU) Abuja Chapter commenced its 2025 monthly meeting on Sunday, February 9th, with a resounding emphasis on peace, unity, and progress. The gathering, hosted by the illustrious Chief Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha at her Gwarimpa residence, brought together esteemed members of the community who came out en masse to reason together on a way forward for Okon-Aku community in Ohafia Local Government Area. In his opening address, the President of ODU, Abuja Chapter, Chief Mila Ofor Mba underscored the imperative of unity among the people of Okon-Aku, citing the Abuja chapter as…

Feb

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredNext Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

"PROPOSED 31 STATES; NORTH HAS 19 STATES, SOUTH HAS 17 STATES —TINUBU MUST CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL STATES FOR THE SOUTH!" The road to a united Nigeria demands that we confront our historical inequalities with courage and resolve. Together, let us forge a future that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our great nation. OHANAEZE NDIGBO Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost sociocultural organization representing the Igbo people and, by extension, the Southern regions of Nigeria, unequivocally voices its profound objections to the recent proposal put forth by the House of Representatives advocating for the creation of thirty-one new states. This proposal…

Feb

08

2025

By Chimamanda

New York Authorities Shut Down Live Poultry Markets Amid Avian Flu Outbreak

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Authorities in New York have ordered the temporary closure of all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties. This decision comes after several cases of avian flu were detected in the region, according to reports monitored by OHAFIATV. The outbreak has already had a significant impact on the poultry industry nationwide, with millions of birds being culled and egg prices rising as a result. While the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the virus poses a low risk to the general public, the temporary closure of live poultry markets aims to…

Feb

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Ordered to Appear in Court Despite Objections

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OHAFIATV reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to appear in court on Monday, February 10, 2025. This directive was issued by Justice Binta Nyako, despite Kanu's repeated requests to transfer his trial to the South-East, where the alleged offences took place. Kanu's legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, has expressed strong objections to Justice Nyako presiding over the case. This stems from her previous recusal from the case at Kanu's request, which the legal team argues is binding. In a surprising turn of events, Chief Judge…