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Dec

14

2024

Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (2)

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By abiodun KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun APC. On that fateful day, their political obituaries were written; and for some, there's no resurrection in sight. However, to honour their political memories, the party must rediscover its winning formula. This won't be an easy task, but as the saying goes, “when there's a will, there's a way.” So, it is doable! At a time like this, APC must develop a comprehensive Programme of Hope, similar to the one that successfully displaced the PDP in several…

Dec

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Governor Otti Attributes Civil Servants’ Exam Failure to Lack of Preparation

Abia State, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has attributed the failure of civil servants in the state's promotion and confirmation examinations to lack of adequate preparation. Otti made this statement during his monthly media chat at Government House, Umuahia, where he fielded questions from journalists. According to Otti, those who failed the initial examination will be given another chance to retake the test. However, he emphasized that failure to pass the examination would mean remaining in the same position until a pass is achieved. "The reality is that if you don't prepare well for an exam, you're likely to fail," he stated.…

Dec

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Royal Renaissance “The Integrity Group” Lauds Gov. Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu on Developmental Strides

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Benjamin Kalu, SEDC

Umuahia, Abia State - Tuesday, December 10, 2024, will go down in history as a day of celebration and appreciation for the members of Royal Renaissance, "The Integrity Group", as they gathered to express their gratitude to Governor Alex Otti OFR, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu CON. The group, led by its Chairman, HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, the Ohuruzo of Umuohuru Kingdom, commended Governor Otti for his unwavering commitment to transforming Abia State into a modern-day community through his numerous road projects. According to HRH Eze Aguocha, "Our Governor is the true…

Dec

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OMPAN Denounces Failed Abduction of Chairman, PUO, by FCID Officers

Abia State, News, OpinionAbia State, OMPAN, Opinion, PUO

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Abia State has condemned the unprofessional manner exhibited by a team of security agents led by an officer from FCID, Mr. Francise Atama, on a failed attempt to abduct its Chairman, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, Anipr, from his office in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The condemnation comes as officers from the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, attempted to arrest the blogger at OMPAN State Headquarters, Eket Street, Umuahia, on the pretext of bringing a media job for the organization to publish. Chairman, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro In a statement signed by…

Dec

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Resolute Stand Against Northern Hegemony: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Responds to Atiku Abubakar’s Endorsement of Northern Presidency

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics

PRESS RELEASE: Date: 11/12/2024 - Resolute Stand Against Northern Hegemony: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Responds to Atiku Abubakar's Endorsement of a Northern Presidency—Umahi's Development Projects to Guarantee Igbo Votes for Tinubu in 2027. The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, vehemently issues this formal response to the recent declarations made by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and 2023 PDP Presidential Candidate. His overt endorsement of a Northern Presidency for the upcoming 2027 elections exacerbates longstanding concerns within the Nigerian polity, particularly among the Igbo people, regarding the potential subversion of the critically important principle of rotational presidency—an essential pillar of…