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Aug

22

2023

I would prioritize my commitment to the underprivileged, says Dr. Emeka Kalu

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The convener of Global Initiative for Good Governance, GIGG, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has reiterated the need for leaders and affluent citizens to prioritize the welfare of widows, motherless individuals, physically challenged people, and handicapped people among us because that is the only way they can feel like they belong and not feel abandoned by the society because their condition was not a result of their choice. Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu.. The USA-based businessman and astute politician made this statement while responding to OHAFIATV News questions regarding his political focus beyond 2023, stating that in the nearest future, he will…

Aug

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Anambra monarchs receive certificates of recognition from Soludo.

Metro, News, PoliticsAnambra State, Charles Soludo, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Four traditional rulers in Anambra State have received certificates of recognition from Governor Chukwuma Soludo. In a private ceremony conducted at the Awka government palace on Saturday, he presented the monarchs with their certificates. He agreed that numerous unauthorized individuals were usurping the roles of traditional rulers in several areas while issuing the certificates. He declared that going forward, those who engaged in such behavior would face a six-month jail sentence. A release by the press secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, listed the traditional rulers who received their certificates to include; Igwe Mkpuorah Ngini of Isuaniocha in Awka…

Aug

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

PRP warns Tinubu and ECOWAS against intervening militarily in Niger

News, PoliticsAfrica, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ECOWAS, Niger, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been asked by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) not to declare war on the Niger Republic as a result of the most recent coup there. The party's position was outlined in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Alhaji Falalu Bello, the party's national chairman. PRP stated that it was still optimistic that Nigeria and the ECOWAS would engage in constructive negotiation to settle the dispute with the Niger Republic. The party believes that going to war is "not in the interests of Nigeria, Niger, and…

Aug

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lawmaker condemns kidnapping spree as gunmen kidnap 2 in Bauchi

NewsBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Gunmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Two people have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in the Gumau neighborhood of the Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Before stealing the victims away in the early hours of Saturday, the gunmen allegedly fired warning shots into the air to frighten the locals. In response to the occurrence, Hon. Dabo Ismail Haruna, who represents the Toro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, denounced the most recent kidnapping. After a break, he claimed the bandits had returned to terrorize villages by kidnapping people repeatedly for ransom. However, he promised his constituents that legislative action would be taken to…

Aug

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Elections in Edo cannot be won by “Emilokan”; Obaseki tells his deputy

News2023, Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, Politics

The 'Emilokan' campaign slogan, according to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, would not succeed in the state's elections. He spoke when he welcomed the Edo South Senatorial District officials to Government House. Obaseki and Shuibu 'Emilokan' was a term used by President Bola Tinubu during the presidential election campaign. "Edo people will not accept 'Emilokan' as a strategy in government as they are not known for that," Obaseki asserted. "For us, the people will make the decision", he said. "Even if you have ambition, now is not the time to show it because of what has happened over the past…