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2023

Radisson Blu to host, Peter Obi, Ultimate Commander, other recipients of GAMA 2023 Award.

Amos Oge Kalu, Entertainment, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Lifestyle, Ultimate Commander

Tomorrow, November 25, Global Affairs Magazine will host a red-carpet event to honor men and women who have impacted lives through their charitable work and who have established themselves as achievers of excellence in their respective fields of endeavor. Mr. Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state and the Labour Party's presidential candidate on February 25th, will be recognised as the "Best Politician Of The Year." Pastor Dr. DK Olukoya, Dr. Tony Elumelu, Barr. Allen Onyema, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Dr. Segun Musa, Pastor Wale Adefarasin, and other notable individuals will receive a "Lifetime Achievement Award For Service To Humanity."…

Nov

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Government of Enugu initiates Construction of 260 primary healthcare clinics

Education, News, Politics2023, Education, Enugu State, Next Level, Peter Mba, Politics

The Enugu State Government is establishing 260-type 2 basic healthcare clinics to improve delivery and bring services closer to the people. Governor Peter Mbah revealed this when he received Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, at Government House, Enugu. Governor Mbah, who observed that his administration was taking innovative steps to change healthcare, welcomed the federal government's engagement in subnational initiatives to develop a strong and resilient system. I'm delighted this federal administration is acknowledging the states' involvement in achieving health metrics, such as maternal and newborn mortality rates, which won't happen top-down. Together with…

Nov

23

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Israel and Hamas Agree To A 4-Day Ceasefire

NewsHamas, Israel, World News

A humanitarian halt has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. A number of Palestinian women and children will be exchanged for the release of fifty civilian women and children who are being held captive in Gaza. There is a four-day fighting pause in place, however it might last longer. GAZA CITY NOVEMBER 22: Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Qatar announced on Wednesday. A number of Palestinian women and children imprisoned in Israeli prisons will be exchanged for the release of fifty civilian women and children who…

Nov

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bayelsa Guber: INEC reports its personnel are being held captive in Brass LG

News2023, All Progressives Congress, Bayelsa, INEC, Politics

In response to reports that its officials are being held captive in Brass Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, stated on Sunday that it is actively monitoring the situation. The Commission released a statement on Sunday via a post on its social media platform, X. INEC This occurred after the state's gubernatorial election was conducted. INEC called on the security authorities to expeditiously assist their release, cautioning that the development is damaging to legitimate elections. "The Unfolding Situation in Brass Local Government Area" the statement reads "The Commission is keeping a careful eye…

Nov

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Polls in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states: Alleged Manipulation, Violence, Mare Exercise

NewsDino Melaye, Hope Uzodinma, Imo State, Politics

Reports Curled from Daily Post. All Rights Reserved. Residents of Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa states, on Saturday, filed out to cast their ballot during the off-season governorship elections amid violence and alleged manipulation of the system. DAILY POST reports that about 5,169,692 eligible voters collected their Permanent Voter’s Card, PVC, for the election. The exercise, which was held in 10,470 polling units across the three states, was, however, marred by thuggery and cries of manipulation. Before Saturday, INEC had alerted Nigerians that the exercise would not be held in two polling units in Bayelsa and 38 in Imo. This may…