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Gov. Otti Charges Abians To Contribute To Development Of The State, Get Celebrated.

Gov. Otti Charges Abians To Contribute To Development Of The State, Get Celebrated.

...CELEBRATES DR ELEAZU, WIFE'S BIRTHDAY. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has challenged Abians to contribute to the development of the State, saying that his government celebrates individuals that impact positively on the State and the Nation at large. Governor Otti stated this on Saturday, October 25th at the 95th and 85th birthday ceremony of an elder statesman and his wife, Elder Dr Uma Eleazu and Elder Mrs Njansi Eleazu, organised by the Abia State Government at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The Governor said that celebrating good people in the State has become a culture, insisting that, the…
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Emeka Kalu Condemns Elites Opposed to Nnamdi Kanu’s Release: Calls Nigeria’s Legal System to Uphold Integrity

Emeka Kalu Condemns Elites Opposed to Nnamdi Kanu’s Release: Calls Nigeria’s Legal System to Uphold Integrity

The case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a significant test for justice, fairness, and the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. His prolonged detention and extended trial have become emblematic of the challenges facing Nigeria’s courts, where political interests often overshadow the principles of due process and human rights. Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, a respected politician and US-based business tycoon, has expressed deep concern over the opposition to Kanu’s release, pointing out that it is largely driven by politicians and businessmen who lack genuine support among the masses. According to Dr Kalu, those…
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The Politics of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – Sam Amadi

The Politics of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – Sam Amadi

Would Nnamdi Kanu still be standing trial after five years if he were not Igbo? This question frames what is proving to be a flawed criminal trial, one that could have far-reaching consequences for the political development of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria. Let's highlight a few key points. The rule of law means that anyone who commits a crime should face trial and, if found guilty, serve their sentence. This is the expectation in a society governed by law. However, it would be a stretch to say that Nigeria currently embodies the rule of law. The country pretends to adhere to…
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Alex Ekwueme’s contrøversial arrest, detent!on by Buhari and how Babangida restricted his movement

Alex Ekwueme’s contrøversial arrest, detent!on by Buhari and how Babangida restricted his movement

One of the political arrests that have remained contrøversial had to do with Dr. Alex Ekwueme, then Vice President under Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Ekwueme was arrested with some others on January 17, 1984 immediately after the government of Shagari was overthrown. When Buhari was asked about his continued detention while Shagari was only placed under house arrest, the head of State was quoted by Concord newspaper as saying Ekwueme was detained in Lagos in the Kirikiri maximum-security prison because of suspected involvement in shady oil deals. "I have not seen anything against the former president. You cannot say the same…
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Abia North Deserves Fresh Voices — Emeka Kalu Rebukes Orji Uzor Kalu’s ‘Ownership’ Claim as Outdated

Abia North Deserves Fresh Voices — Emeka Kalu Rebukes Orji Uzor Kalu’s ‘Ownership’ Claim as Outdated

I want to address the recent statement made by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in which he claimed that the Abia North Senate seat belongs to him until he has completed his term. Such a statement, coming from a former governor and current senator, is not only undemocratic but also disrespectful to the collective will of the people of Abia North, who have the constitutional right to freely elect their representatives. Let it be clear: no individual owns a democratic seat in Nigeria. The Senate seat for Abia North belongs to the people, not to any individual, family, or political dynasty.…
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