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Osun: A cause for concern! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun: A cause for concern! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun State is currently in the grip of paralysis, crippled by a malfunctioning government that has turned project management into a farce. A review of recent projects reveals a glaring lack of focus and an alarming managerial ineptitude. Yet, the people of Osun are enduring with remarkable patience – a fortitude that tells a story. Elsewhere, such a situation would have long since erupted into turmoil, making their restraint all the more commendable. The core function of the State, as articulated by the tenets of the Social Contract, rests on its ability to guarantee the security and welfare of its…
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Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and a close ally of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, over what he described as “unguarded and disrespectful comments” directed at the former governor. Chief Okoh, speaking in Umuahia on Friday, expressed disappointment at Minister Keyamo’s remarks, stating that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s track record in both politics and the aviation sector speaks for itself. “It is disappointing and unacceptable for a federal minister like Festus Keyamo to address Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in such an…
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Chief Kalu Commends Gov. Otti for Prioritizing Bende in Electricity Roadmap, Affirming Him as a Leader Who Truly Listens.

Chief Kalu Commends Gov. Otti for Prioritizing Bende in Electricity Roadmap, Affirming Him as a Leader Who Truly Listens.

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K Foundation, has expressed his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for promptly including Bende Local Government Area in his administration's electricity roadmap. This development comes after Chief Kalu made a passionate appeal through an open letter, emphasizing the urgent need for improved electricity supply in Bende, a longstanding challenge for its residents. Chief Kalu praised Governor Otti as a "listening Governor" who prioritizes the welfare of the people. "Governor Alex Otti is a listening Governor who remains focused on delivering the dividends of democracy and good…
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“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

Abuja, Nigeria – October 17, 2025: Renowned cleric and good governance advocate, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has issued a stern warning to politicians across the country, urging them to refrain from politicizing the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Bishop Nwankpa, who is also the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), expressed deep concern over the recent development in which certain political figures are believed to have hijacked the upcoming protest scheduled for October 20, originally intended to peacefully advocate for Kanu’s release.…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Joint Release: Rejects Sowore, Atiku Planned Protest.

Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Joint Release: Rejects Sowore, Atiku Planned Protest.

NNAMDI KANU; OHANAEZE, SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS AND IGBO MINISTERS DISOWNS SOWORE-ATIKU ANTI-IGBO PROTESTS AS A PLOT TO OVERTHROW TINUBU'S GOVERNMENT - NDIGBO OPT FOR DIALOGUE FOR KANU'S RELEASE A TEXT OF WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE HOLDING ON FRIDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2025 Esteemed Members of the Press, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, We, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in conjunction with the Southeast Governors and Igbo Ministers, address you today with a grave sense of responsibility and a profound commitment to the well-being of Ndigbo and the stability of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We gather to unequivocally condemn the planned Sowore-Atiku-orchestrated protests, ostensibly focused on…
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