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Nov

07

2023

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Insists: Peter Obi’s Pursuit of a New Nigeria Transcends Ethnic Boundaries

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, vehemently asserts that the Labour Party's Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, did not contest the 2023 elections solely as an Igbo man or on Igbo platforms. Rather, his candidacy was driven by his vision for a new and prosperous Nigeria, one that transcends ethnic divisions and fosters unity among all Nigerians. Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges Mr. Obi's acceptance of the Supreme Court's judgment against his appeal on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) verdict, which declared President Tinubu as the rightful winner of the 2023 Presidential elections. This honorable acceptance has…

Nov

03

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Workers declare strike on Wednesday in protest to Ajaero’s attack

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsHope Uzodinma, Imo State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, NLC, Opinion, Police, Politics

In response to their President Joe Ajaero's beating and kidnapping, organized labor, which is made up of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, has announced plans for a statewide strike. At a press conference on Friday, the strike that is set for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was announced. The joint union leaders have presented a six-point demand to the Federal Government, which includes the immediate removal of the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the Area Commander, and other officials for their alleged involvement in the brutalization and humiliation of Ajaero and other workers. Tommy Okon, the…

Nov

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Usman Ododo to Prioritize Youth Empowerment In Kogi State

News2023, All Progressives Congress, Kogi State, Politics, Usman Ododo

The All Progressives Congress, APC hopeful in the November 2023 Kogi gubernatorial election, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has re-emphasized his resolve to prioritize youth empowerment as the surest approach to ensuring that the youths are useful to themselves and the society, thereby curbing many social vices like cultism, drug abuse, trafficking, and other harmful practices associated with idleness induced by unemployed. The Indefatigable leader gave this assurance when a group of youths in the state paid him a courtesy visit to register support for his candidacy. He said he has taken time to understudy the trend as a grassroots politician…

Nov

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Natasha Akpoti sworn in as senator for Kogi Central.

News2023, Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been sworn in by the Senate to serve as the senator for the Kogi Central senatorial district. As of now, Natasha is the 10th Upper Legislative Chamber's fourth female senator and the first senator from Kogi State. The oath was administered to her on Thursday on the floor of the upper legislative body by the Senate Clerk as directed by Senator Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate. This came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented her with the Certificate of Return designating her as the lawfully elected Senator for…

Nov

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Wike declares, “Let heaven come down” in his fight with Fubara.

News2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has promised not to give up on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in their continuing power struggle. Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly is impeaching Fubara, who fell out with Wike, his predecessor. Impeachment proceedings against the governor had been started by several House members and Wike's supporter, Speaker of the Assembly Martin Amaewhule. The Majority Leader of the House, Ehie Edison, who is thought to be a loyalist of Fubara, had been suspended by Wike's friends. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting regarding the situation in Abuja…