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Dec

11

2024

Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Reappointment as WTO Director-General – Peter Obi

Column, Economy, News, SponsoredEconomy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Peter Obi, WTO

I am sincerely delighted at the reappointment of my very dear elder sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for a second term, effective from 1 September 2025. The very heartwarming news was just announced by the General Council of the organization. Iweala's admirable character, impressive resume, and litany of achievements in public office stand her out as a competent leader for such a noble organization. With her very visible contributions to our national development and the global community, she remains one of Nigeria's most valuable human capital exports to the world, a symbol of hard…

Dec

09

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Celebrates Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s 62nd Birthday

Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAkpabio, Birthday, Chibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State, Nigeria - Today, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, a respected chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, joins Nigerians in celebrating the 62nd birthday of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. As a seasoned politician and statesman, Senator Akpabio has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, inspiring countless Nigerians with his remarkable journey. Mazi Jonas acknowledges Senator Akpabio's tireless efforts to promote unity, good governance, and sustainable development in Nigeria. His selfless dedication to the nation's progress is a shining example for current and future generations. On this special day, Mazi Jonas wishes Senator Akpabio continued good health, wisdom,…

Dec

08

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Police Intimidation In Southeast Nigeria; Reason for endless agitation. (See Video)

Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionMetro, Police, Presbyterian Church

Another worrisome incident has been captured on camera by s courageous lady who is part of occupants of a Christian missionaries under Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. As posted by a Facebook user, the Nigerian police has this unrepentant nature of intimidating commuters in the Southeast Zone, and most times the matter is usually over N100 bribe, at worse incidences, some innocent citizens end up being short dead. "This is how our Nigerian Police harass and intimidate commuters and citizens of this country because of N100. "This incident happened on 30th November 2024 at about 4.45pm at Ikem Police checkpoint, Isi-Uzo…

Dec

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Kalu Describes Expulsion of Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere from PDP as a Hoax

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredEmeka Kalu, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

I read with dismay the fraudulently tailored publications signed by the Imo State PDP Publicity Secretary expelling Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere. At a time the party is rebuilding, some persons took to abusing processes by publishing Ugochinyere's expulsion. Hon. Ugochinyere has remained committed to fighting injustice and sabotage within the party. He deserves accolades, not an expulsion letter. What an irony of bias and political immaturity! A party captured by internal enemies should focus on retrieving its glory rather than fighting a man working to strengthen it. I call on the national leadership to intervene and reverse this decision. Hon. Ugochinyere…

Dec

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Congratulates Toby Okechukwu, Emeka Nworgu on Their Appointments Into South East Development Commission

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, chidiebere okoh, Politics, SEDC

I, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to Toby Okechukwu and Emeka Nworgu on their well-deserved appointments into the South East Development Commission. The appointment of Emeka Nworgu as the new Chairman of the Commission is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, vast experience, and unwavering commitment to the development of the South East region. I have no doubt that he will bring his wealth of knowledge and expertise to bear in driving the Commission's objectives and advancing the region's interests. Similarly, the…