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Aug

30

2024

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Disrupts Event Organized Without Her Permission

Metro, News, PoliticsLifestyle, Opinion, Politics

In a viral video, Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye was seen confronting organizers of an event held in the Ministry's name without her approval. She emphasized the need for women empowerment in such activities, stating: "Let this be the last time Women Affairs will organize anything that I am not aware of. You try next time, I will come here and get you people disgraced." She criticized the organizers for wasting resources on "frivolous things" that don't impact the people, saying: "For a while, this is what we keep on organizing. Few weeks ago, there was hunger protest and they talked about…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Denounces Canadian-Based Nigerian Woman’s Threat to Poison Yorubas and Edo Natives

Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionMetro, Opinion, Peter Obi

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Dr. Peter Obi has joined the chorus of condemnation against Amaka Patience Sonnberger, a Canada-based Nigerian woman who threatened to poison Yorubas and Edo natives in Canada. Obi described her comments as "divisive" and emphasized that such behavior has no place in Nigerian society. In a statement, Obi urged Nigerians to unite and focus on addressing shared challenges rather than allowing tribalism and hate to divide them. He stressed that prioritizing tribe or religion does not improve the country's transportation system, electricity supply, or governance. Obi advocated for embracing shared humanity and working together…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Igbo Day 2024 – Seeking God’s Intervention Amidst Insecurity & Marginalization

Metro, News, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics

IGBO DAY: IGBOLAND BLEEDS, DESECRATED AND POLLUTED, OHANAEZE NDIGBO SEEKS GOD’S INTERVENTION ON SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2024 As the sacred narrative of our people unfolds, we, the esteemed leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, rise in unity and profound concern to address the grievous plight confronting the Igbo nation on this year’s commemoration of Igbo Day. Our collective hearts are heavy with the unspeakable anguish wrought by decades of oppression, socio-political marginalization, and insecurity that have plagued our homeland since the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914. Our beloved Southeast has become a crucible of suffering, caught in the merciless grip of escalating insecurity…

Aug

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deconstructing The Pervasive Peace Of The Graveyard – Nwaokobia Jnr

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

(Culled from My Morning Show Arise TV Interview of Sunday 25th August, 2024). Today unlike most days I am dressed from head to toe in white… White emblematizes and epitomizes peace, but here I am opposed to the peace of the graveyard contrived and procured by supporters of the present watch who are desperately dividing our Country on ethnic, regional and religious lines. Some have taken our national debate to an abysmal low. They argue that since the North was largely quiet throughout the 8 years of locust superintended over by Mohammadu Buhari, the South should and must oblige Tinubu…

Aug

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Correction: Kola Ologbodiyan Never Insulted Atiku Abubakar

News, Opinion, Politics

I am writing to correct a misdirected statement accusing Kola Ologbodiyan of insulting Atiku Abubakar, the PDP's 2023 Presidential candidate, during an interview with Arise Television. The statement was actually made by Alade Aderian, who responded to Kola's interview regarding the PDP leadership reconciliation and harmonization exercise. Alade Aderian falsely claimed that Atiku Abubakar was the PDP's greatest enemy, intending to loot the nation's commonwealth if elected President to grow his investments in Dubai. This statement was not made by Kola Ologbodiyan, who is an ardent supporter of Atiku Abubakar and has worked to protect his interests with commitment and…