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Sep

22

2022

Akeredolu vows to buy AK47 for Amotekun after FG approves same for Katsina outfit

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has lambasted the Federal Government of Nigeria, noting that the country cannot have two systems. In a statement on Thursday, Akeredolu reacted to the video showing the Katsina security outfit obtaining the approval to bear arms. The governor said this followed government’s denial of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) to carry assault rifles despite terror attacks. Akeredolu noted that denying Amotekun the rights to legitimately bear arms is a repudiation of the basis of true federalism which we have been clamoring for. “That Katsina was able to arm its state security force, with the…

Sep

21

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

Wike camp insists, Ayu worked for emergence of Atiku at PDP Primaries

Opinion, Politics2023, Iyorchia Ayu, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Atiku: Calling Tambuwal hero after PDP primary exposed Ayu The camp of Governor Nyesom Wike insists Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, worked for the emergence of Atiku Abubakar. The former vice president won the presidential ticket at the PDP primary, which was held in late May in Abuja. After a meeting early Wednesday morning, the Wike camp said Ayu exposed himself through the comment he made after Atiku was declared the winner. In attendance were Board of Trustees (BoT) member Bode George, Prof Jerry Gana, Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, ex-Governors Segun Mimiko (Ondo), Donald Duke (Cross River),…

Sep

20

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Samuel Insists, Only Empathy Can Help A Leader Serve The People Well

Abia State, Amos Kalu, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Samuel Uba Okorie

The foremost and dedicated contender for the position of representing the good people of Arochukwu Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Dr. Samuel Uba Okorie, has in his usual realistic approach to topical issues, insisted that unless a leader is imbued with empathy and good conscience, it is impossible to serve the people because the only way to appreciate the masses is to feel their pulse at all times. According to the seasoned medical Doctor, the real job of a leader is not about being in charge but taking care of the people in charge, which is the…

Sep

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Obi Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges — Oshiomhole

Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Oshiomhole, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

A former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Labor Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi failed to address insecurity in Anambra State as Governor, thus he lacks the capacity to address insecurity in Nigeria. Mr. Oshiomole made this claim on Sunday while speaking at the APC Youth Summit in Abuja. Obi, who was governor of Anambra state from 2006 to 2014, has vowed to prioritize fighting insecurity and fixing the economy if he is elected president next year. The former governor is remarkably popular with young Nigerians on social media despite his record as…

Sep

18

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Orji Kalu, Mao Ohuabunwa, must step aside for younger leaders – Opotoyom

Abia State, Amos Kalu, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Labour Party, Nnamdi Iro Oji, Opinion, Opotoyom, Politics

The 2023 Abia North Senatorial Candidate for Labour Party, Hon Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly called OPOTOYOM, has once again insisted that the narratives of political representation must change across Nigeria and Abia North will not be an exception because that is the only way to reverse the dwindling fortunes of the senatorial zone, vis-a-vis, Abia State. He made this assertion while speaking with newsmen during his continuous grassroots mobilization, consultation, and consolidation tour that has deepened the structure of the Labour Party across Abia state in preparation for the landslide victory awaiting the most popular party in Nigeria presently. Opoyoyom…