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Mar

18

2024

Dr. Kalu Submits Request to Senate for Prompt Consideration, Passage of Southeast Development Bill

News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Senate

His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate President, Nigeria National Assembly,Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Sir, REQUEST FOR SPEEDY RETRIEVAL, CONSIDERATION, AND PASSAGE OF SOUTHEAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BILL I write to remind the 10th Assembly under your leadership of a pending bill sponsored during Dr. Bukola Saraki's administration on the establishment of the Southeast Development Commission. This bill was initiated and presented before the house following the continued agitation for self-government by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to douse tension and bring the national government closer to the people of the eastern region. The Southeastern region deserves consideration in the establishment…

Mar

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OMPAN Abia elects new executives, with Promise Uzoma Okoro (PUO) emerging as Chairman.

Abia State, Column, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Next Level, OMPAN, Politics

New executive officers have been chosen by the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Abia to lead the association's operations during the next two years. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Ugochukwu Nwankwo, announced the results of the general election that was held at the Evergreen Hotels in Umuahia. Mr. Promise Okoro received 24 votes in total to become the new Chairman, while Clinton Uba received 10 votes to finish in second place. Promise Uxoma Okoro - OMPAN Chairman Elect He stated that "Nneka Torti emerged the Vice Chairman, Dr Steve Unegbu the General Secretary, Chibuzor Aguwa the Financial Secretary,…

Mar

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Believes In Umahi And The Project Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsDave Umahi, Economy, Ohanaeze Ndigbo

In these trying times of economic turmoil and challenges plaguing Nigeria, a glimmer of hope shines through President Tinubu's administration's commitment to transformative infrastructure development, particularly evident in the ongoing road construction nationwide. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo organization, staunchly backs the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, recognizing its potential to enhance tourism and agriculture. However, a sinister campaign of false accusations against the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, orchestrated by corrupt contractors and their cohorts, seeks to sabotage the signature projects of Tinubu's government. The vigilant eyes of Nigerians, especially Ndigbo, remain fixed on these nefarious…

Mar

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu prompts governors: “we must stick together to fix Nigeria’s economic challenges.”

Column, Economy, News, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

To address Nigeria's economic issues, President Bola Tinubu has urged cooperation between state governors and the federal government. The President's spokeswoman, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this on Thursday at the State House in Abuja during the governors' celebration of the end of Ramadan. President Tinubu stressed the need of moving from politics to governance and underlined the necessity of collaboration and unity among all parties involved. "The days of politics are over, as we must work together to build our nation. Now is the moment for leadership. Despite sleeping in different rooms, we share the same parents and are members of…

Mar

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Following fire incident, Gov. Otti announced relocation of Milverton Road Aba Motor Parks.

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, NewsAba, Abia State, Accident, Alex Otti, Business, Politics

Following recent upsurge in fire outbreaks in the markets and some other business facilities, the Abia State Government has announced a possible relocation of the motor parks along Milverton Avenue, Aba, to a more conducive area to allow for ease of movement. Governor Alex Otti declared the Milverton Avenue parks as a recipe for disaster, after inspecting the carcass of burnt vehicles, other items and parts of the building housing the bus terminal of Chisco Transport Company, which was gutted by fire Wednesday night. Speaking Thursday during an on the spot assessment of the fire incident, Governor Otti said the…