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Jun

01

2025

Rethinking Nigeria’s Economic Challenges Beyond Narrative of Hard Work – Emeka Kalu Replies OUK

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia North, Emeka Kalu, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Dear Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, I am compelled to respond to your recent assertion that Nigerians are not used to working hard. As the President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and determination of Nigerians from all walks of life. While I understand your intention to highlight the challenges facing our nation, I strongly believe that your statement oversimplifies the complex issues hindering our economic growth and development. Structural challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, corruption, and policy inconsistencies, have stifled entrepreneurship and innovation, making it difficult for hard work to translate into prosperity. Furthermore, our economic…

May

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Politics

There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past. There appears to be a big difference between today’s ‘development commissions’ and the ‘development corporations’, which emerged in the 1950s. The development corporations, such as the Western Nigeria Development Corporation, under its pioneer chairman, Chief Alfred Rewane, and the Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation, under Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu,…

May

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dialogue With Biafra Agitators or Risk Southeast Capture by Opposition Forces – Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro

...SAYS; RELYING ON LIP-SERVICE ENDORSEMENTS OF IGBO GOVERNORS IS DETRIMENTAL. As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commemorates his second year in office, the Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, issues a forthright appeal to the Federal Government to embark upon a critical dialogue with Nonviolent Pro Biafra leaders. This moment represents perhaps the singular opportunity in 55 years to definitively resolve the protracted Biafra conflict—a goal that has eluded generations. Regrettably, the Federal Government's continued reluctance to engage with these Biafran leaders constitutes one of its gravest failures, a miscalculation that could culminate in significant repercussions for the region and the…

May

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A Quarter Century of Love: Chief & Lolo Kingsley Kalu Okeh Celebrates 25 Years of Marital Bliss

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, SponsoredKingsley Kalu Oke, Metro, Ohafia, Okon-Aku

In a grand celebration that embodied joy, gratitude, and community spirit, Chief Kingsley Kalu Okeh, Chairman of TOPRANK and President of Ogbajie Foundation, marked a remarkable milestone – 25 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Lolo Nneoma Comfort Kalu. The festivities, held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, were a testament to the couple's enduring love and commitment. The day's events kicked off with a heartwarming church service at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Gwarimpa Parish, where the couple worships. The atmosphere was electric, filled with friends, family, and distinguished guests who gathered to honour the golden couple. The celebration…

May

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Metro, Politics

According to Kolapo Olatunde, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State Chairperson, Oyebanji’s achievements include prompt salary payments, pension defrayment, and welfare initiatives like car and housing loans for primary school workers. He also implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, promoted graduate teachers and reinstated sacked workers. “BAO has showcased his commitment to workers’ welfare and infrastructural development. He has our unalloyed support”, the NLC Chairman concluded. Adewale Adeoye, representing the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), praises Oyebanji’s achievements, including affordable education, road construction and healthcare investment. He notes the governor’s political tolerance and lack of salary arrears for workers and pensioners.…