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Nov

01

2025

Forthcoming – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, Politics

I had the privilege of witnessing the Ekiti APC governorship consensus ratification on October 27, 2025. At this event, 885 delegates endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, as the consensus candidate for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, I also joined the governor’s entourage to the commissioning of the reconstructed Itawure-Okemesi-Ekiti Road, the lighting of Okemesi-Ekiti, and the reopening of the equipped General Hospital in Okemesi-Ekiti. Reflecting on these events, I’m led to ask: Was the outpouring of support for the governor genuine, or a carefully crafted display? Did the crowds that lined the…

Nov

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu and the significance of yesterday (2) – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The detail makes the difference! In 1961, the regional government in Western Nigeria made tax cuts to shore up its dwindling electoral prospects, largely caused by a drop in commodity prices. There was, however, an unexpected resistance to the tax cuts in some provinces, particularly in Ekiti, Ijebu and Ondo. Over 300 people were arraigned before magistrates across the region for unruly conduct and bound over. The key point here is that people, after an initial resistance in the middle of the 1950s, had come to accept the benefits of paying taxes. Even by today’s standards worldwide, this is real…

Nov

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Before It Comes Upon Us – By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

I have been away from the Country since the middle of August when my health made a very bold call for urgent and immediate attention. Whilst here in the United States I have made very strident interventions for the good of Country even at the detriment of my health. Quite a lot of friends have called to 'command' me to rest and concentrate on my medicals, but alas the 'love for Country' will always have its way. I wrote close to five pungent interventions on the State of the nation and granted several Television and Radio interviews through virtual mediums…

Oct

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING! Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion Asking Court To Throw Out All Charges (Photos)

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to strike out all charges against him and order his immediate release. In the new motion titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support” and dated October 30, 2025, Kanu argued that there is “no charge or counts cognisable within the corpus juris of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” against him, describing the charges as “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.” The IPOB leader, who is personally representing…

Oct

30

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Honoured by Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Women Wing

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has received an Award of Recognition from the Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Women Wing (Home Branch) for his faithful service and steady support to community development. The award was presented during the launching of the Union’s newly renovated hall and their uniform celebration on 27 October 2024. The event brought together women leaders and community members who acknowledged his contributions to the progress of Amaekpu and Ohafia at large. Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, was ably represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief I.I. Idika, who received the award on his behalf. This recognition reflects the continued…