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Aug

14

2024

Police Arrest Native Doctor for Counterfeiting in Bauchi

Metro, NewsMetro, Police

Bauchi, Nigeria - In a significant breakthrough, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old native doctor, Tahir Ahmed, for allegedly producing counterfeit Nigerian currency. Ahmed was caught with paper notes that he had transformed into what appeared to be new N1000 notes through ritualistic chanting. According to police reports, Ahmed's arrest was made possible by a tip-off from a member of the public. The police acted swiftly, leading to the recovery of the counterfeit notes and preventing their circulation in the state. The production and circulation of fake currency can have severe consequences on the economy, and the…

Aug

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okoh Clears Air On False Accusation Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsBenjamin Kalu, chidiebere okoh, Politics

In a recent development, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has come under unwarranted attack from Yerima Shettima and the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF). However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that these accusations are baseless and motivated by personal and political interests. Kalu Delivers on His Duties As the Deputy Speaker of the House, Honourable Kalu has been diligently performing his duties without any evidence of wrongdoing or corruption. His commitment to serving the nation remains unwavering, despite the false accusations leveled against him. Personal Rivalry Exposed It has come to…

Aug

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Escalating Threats of Violence in the Middle East: A Pressing Danger to Global Security

News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Kalu, Opinion, World News

The recent violent death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, following his visit to the Islamic nation's official inauguration of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, has sparked a dangerous global security threat. Iran has vowed to launch a military reprisal attack against Israel in retaliation for Haniyeh's killing, despite stern warnings and cautions from world security allies. The international community, including Great Britain, the United States, France, and Germany, has called on Iran to de-escalate its planned attacks and embrace dialogue for peace. However, Iran remains unmoved in its determination to strike Israel in protest against Haniyeh's death.…

Aug

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State House of Assembly Swears in Hon. Aaron Uzodike as Member Representing Aba North State Constituency

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Politics

After a nine-month legal battle, Hon. Aaron Uzodike has been sworn in as the Member representing Aba North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. The ceremony was conducted by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emereuwa. Uzodike's inauguration follows a Court of Appeal ruling in Lagos, which declared him the winner of the 2023 House of Assembly election under the People's Democratic Party (PDP) banner. This decision overturned the initial declaration of Destiny Akara Nwagwu as the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on March 11, 2023. Uzodike had contested the INEC result at the…

Aug

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

New Era Foundation Saga: APGA Chairman Bigfish Defends Mayor Nwaka Against Fraud Allegations, Cites Achievements

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, APGA, Ikwuano LGA, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

The chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Hon. Nduka Izuchukwu Bigfish has vehemently debunked the alleged extortion of money from the poor masses in the Council, levelled against the Mayor and President of New Era Foundation (NEF), Hon. Osinachi Nwaka. The APGA chairman passionately appealed to the general public to ignore the fake news, stating unequivocally that Mayor Nwaka's landmark achievements surpasses the poor acts of the past elected chairmen of the Council, whom he regretted had little or less to show for their representation while in office. Reacting to…