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Oct

11

2025

Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

Abia State, Amos Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics

A Strong Start to Shaping Nigeria's Future Over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Women account for 52.23% (3,581,562), while men make up 47.77% (3,275,417). Youths aged 18-34 represent 4,689,263 of the registrants, students comprise 1,728,384, and persons with disabilities number 154,479. The completed online pre-registrations total 658,766, alongside 557,282 physical registrations. In light of this positive development, E.C.K. Foundation President, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, is urging Southeast voters, especially those in Abia North and Abia State, to take the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise seriously. In a statement, Dr Kalu emphasised that voting is…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Debt Under Tinubu Has Climbed To N152.4 Trillion — DMO Informs Nigerians

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, News, OpinionEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Nigeria’s total public debt stock has surged to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to fresh data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. This marks an increase of ₦3.01 trillion from the ₦149.39 trillion recorded in March 2025 —a 2.01% rise within just three months. In dollar terms, the figure rose from $97.24 billion to $99.66 billion, reflecting a 2.49% uptick. The DMO attributed the rise to increased borrowing both locally and internationally to fund fiscal gaps, despite ongoing revenue reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation. A breakdown shows external debt grew from $45.98 billion in…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ben Kalu On Mission Impossible – By Mazi Otti Nwaka

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, Opinion, Politics

The recent criticisms of Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, by Hon. Ben Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, have sparked intense debate and speculation. As a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kalu's assertions that the party will take over Abia State in 2027 raise questions about the motivations behind his statements. One possible reason for Hon. Kalu's criticisms is the perceived political differences between Dr. Otti and the APC. As a governor from the Labour Party, Dr. Otti's policies and actions may not align with the expectations or interests of the APC,…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Omoyele Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights advocate and former presidential candidate, has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to grant pardons to convicted politicians while Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains in detention. The pardons were extended to a wide range of convicted individuals, including a cocaine trafficker serving a life sentence, alleged coup plotter Mamman Vatsa, and former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, who was recorded accepting bribes. Sowore expressed disappointment and frustration, highlighting the stark contrast between the president's clemency towards those convicted of serious crimes and his refusal to consider Kanu's release, despite…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Hon. Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD During the recent commissioning of some projects in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made a statement that has since sparked debate across various political and media circles. He rightly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to the states, funds that have enabled many of them, including Abia, to embark on impactful development projects. The Deputy Speaker’s assertion aligns perfectly with the message I delivered at the Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide 2025 August Meeting, held under the auspices of Igbo daughters in the…