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2024

Elected representatives: Servants or masters? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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“Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” — Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the National Assembly highlights just how far we have departed from many rational definitions of public service. It wasn’t always like this! From the early 1950s, with the commencement of self-rule in the regions and at the centre, parliamentarians were on allowances. This is because there…

Aug

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

PHOTOS: Hon. Alex Mascot renovates 4 blocks of classrooms in Aba to enhance quality education

Abia State, Education, News, Politics, SponsoredAba, Abia State, Education, Politics

The lawmaker representing Aba North/ Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot has renovated and refurbished four blocks of classrooms at Ezeama High School, Aba North, in a bid to deliver quality education in the state public school. The lawmaker said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. He said that the renovation and refurbishment of classrooms underscored his unwavering commitment to delivering quality education in state public schools. He added that this would significantly enhance the learning environment for the students in his constituency. He said the newly refurbished classroom blocks will provide…

Aug

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) Extends Warm Birthday Wishes to Mazi Okoroafor.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, PoliticsBirthday, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT - August 23, 2024 The President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP), Dr. Osita Offor-Ultimate Commander, on behalf of the entire UAAP family, which Mazi Ugochukwu Okoroafor is a member, is delighted to extend heartfelt and warm birthday wishes to our own and exceptional leader.Mazi Okoroafor is the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Monitoring and Evaluations as he celebrated a remarkable milestone. Dr. Uchechukwu is an individual who has dedicated his life to the service of others, making significant contributions to the growth and development of Abia State. We honour Dr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor's unwavering…

Aug

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Returns from France, Set to Swear in New Chief Justice

News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Court, Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Abuja on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a brief official visit to France. He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 2:25 am. Later today, President Tinubu will formally appoint Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the State House Council Chambers. This ceremony will mark the official transition from Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who recently retired. The National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun for the position during its 106th meeting on August 15. The swearing-in ceremony was confirmed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on…

Aug

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

See Lavish Spendings Under Tinubu’s Administration That Has Sparked Outrage

Lifestyle, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Lifestyle, Opinion, Politics

The Bola Tinubu administration has faced criticism for its extravagant expenditures, including the purchase of a new presidential jet, a yacht, and other luxury items. Despite the country's economic challenges and high inflation rate, the government has allocated billions of naira for these lavish purchases. The new presidential jet, an Airbus A330, cost over $100 million, replacing the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700. The government secured approval for the purchase, but many Nigerians have expressed outrage, calling it insensitive. Additionally, the administration proposed N5 billion for a presidential yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget, which was later diverted due to public backlash.…