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Oct

17

2024

Tanker Explosion: National Youth Alliance Mourns Jigawa Exco, Other Victims

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, National Youth Alliance, Next Level, Nigeria

Blames incident on hardship brought about by APC -led Govt The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has expressed sadness over the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which took the life of one of its exco in the state, as well as over 100 other victims. This was expressed in a statement signed by the SA Media to the National Chairman, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday October 17, 2024. "We at NYA are saddened by the sad incident, which led to the loss of over 100 persons. Such a…

Oct

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Northeast PDP Leaders Throw Weight Behind Governors’ Forum’s Leadership Decision

News, PoliticsPeoples Democratic Party, Politics

Unity and Stability: The decision aims to stabilize the party and strengthen its future prospects. Infrastructural Development: The PDP governors were commended for their infrastructural developmental efforts. Party's Role: The PDP reaffirmed its role in addressing Nigeria's challenges. Northeast leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their support behind the Party's Governors Forum decision on the ongoing national leadership crisis. This move is aimed at stabilizing the party and strengthening its future prospects. According to reports, the Governors Forum recently annulled the suspensions of some National Working Committee members and restored the status quo under acting National Chairman…

Oct

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaze Issues Stern Warning to Former Gov. Ikedi Ohakim Over Tenure Elongation Plans

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

PRESS RELEASE The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization representing the interests and aspirations of the Igbo people, finds it imperative to address a matter of profound concern that threatens the integrity and democratic foundations of our esteemed organization. With less than 90 days until the scheduled Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Election on January 10th-11th, 2025, we feel compelled to issue an unequivocal warning against the surreptitious schemes that are purportedly being orchestrated by two governors from the Southeast. Recent actions suggest that an unpatriotic Igbo organization has been mobilized to entice Chief Ikedi Ohakim, a respected former governor, into…

Oct

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Youth Engagement Key to Representative Political Systems – NYA Nat’l Women Leader

News, Opinion, PoliticsNational Youth Alliance, Opinion, Politics

Hon. Chinyere Okpara, National Women Leader of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), emphasizes the importance of inclusive political participation, particularly among young people, for building stable and peaceful societies. During a recent interaction, Okpara stressed that youth engagement in formal political processes is crucial for ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed. The Importance of Youth Participation When young people are disenfranchised or disengaged from politics, they have little influence over decisions affecting their lives. This undermines the representativeness of political systems, ultimately threatening the stability and peace of societies. To make a meaningful difference, young people must…

Oct

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State’s LP Looming Electoral Crisis: A Replay of Wike vs Fubara?

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Labour Party, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Abia Local Government Area chairmanship election is on the verge of disaster, mirroring the contentious battle between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara in Rivers State. Governor Alex Otti's decision to handpick candidates, bypassing the Labour Party's democratically chosen nominees, has ignited a firestorm of dissent within the party. Labour Party Internal Party Conflict Discontented stakeholders, dismayed by Otti's rash choices, are now urging affected candidates to defect to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). This mass exodus threatens to debilitate the Labour Party's chances in the election. The question on everyone's mind is: will this election be a genuine contest…