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Apr

12

2024

Dr. Kalu pays tribute to political icon Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Ebonyi State, Emeka Kalu, Ogbonnaya Onu, Politics, RIP

I received with deep shock the death of an erudite Engineer, the pioneer governor of Abia State and a frontline progressive political philosopher, Dr . Ogbonna Onu whose sad end occurred on the 11th of April 2024 following a brief illness in a hospital, in Abuja. Dr Onu's demise came when his wealth of experience was most needed in shaping the nation's socio-economic structures. In his days as the pioneer governor of Abia State, he served with all sense of commitment to give the State basic infrastructures of which the pace he set while in office remains a mark of…

Apr

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Junior Pope: Bishop Nwankpa Expresses Grief, Condolences

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEmeka Nwankpa, Entertainment, Junior Pope, Metro, Nollywood, RIP

The Onitsha zone AGN patron, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, has expressed shock and grief at the tragic death of John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and the three others who died with him. Reacting to the incident, the cleric, philanthropist and actor described the death of the popular Nollywood star and the others as unfortunate. He regretted that their deaths would have been averted if some measure of precaution was applied. Bishop Nwankpa further expressed his regret at the successive deaths of Nollywood stars in the most recent time and described it as huge losses to the industry. The…

Apr

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

ATUS, a new Fintech Company set to crash the market with low charges.

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsATUS, Business, Economy, Finance

As the world of innovation and improvement in the area of financial technology companies continues to evolve with new ideologues and cutting-edge innovations that will further ensure perfect service delivery to all Nigerians in the financial industry, we must always prepare our minds for new entrants that will change the status quo and offer more people-friendly service options. This is where ATUS has come in to fill every vacuum in the financial technology system. To rule the Fintech Business world, ATUS has since started a loaning system that gives their customers real flexibility in terms of collateral and loan terms…

Apr

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

It’s Time to Revert to Old Alliance Between the North and Old Eastern Region – Ohanaeze Advises Northern Elders

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Next Level, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

The apex Igbo socio socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo the organization issues a resounding call to Northern leaders to reflect on the historical missteps of their region from 1999 to 2023. This appeal is in response to the recent declaration by the leadership of the Northern Elders Forum expressing regret over their choice to support President Tinubu in the 2023 elections. A Call for Reflection The North must heed this call with grace, as they have been the architects of their political misjudgments and blunders. Embracing the reality of realignment with the Southeast is imperative for the Northern region's future prosperity.…

Apr

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

See Nollywood Actor Junior Pope’s Post Few Hours Before His Death – (VIDEOS)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nollywood, RIP

Actor Junior Pope Odonwodo has died. According to reports, four actors including Junior Pope fell into Anam River in Anambra State, on their way to a movie location and their bodies have been recovered. The actor had earlier shared a video of himself and others on a boat, on their way to the movie location. Captioning the video, he wrote: “See me lamenting….The risk we take to entertain you; crossing river 9ja yesterday with no life jacket…. Na wahooooo Who does that ??” Some of his colleagues reacted in the comment section of the video shortly after his death was…