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Oct

05

2024

Adegboyega Oyetola: Reflections on leadership and legacy

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, Politics

By abiodun KOMOLAFE “And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19). My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Today, Oyetola serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. My second and most enduring encounter with Oyetola commenced in October 2016, when I was appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media by Aregbesola. I later continued to serve under Governor Oyetola in the same…

Oct

05

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

LP’s New Flag Bearer: Ebin Kalu Orji Emerges Victorious in Ohafia Chairmanship Primary Election (See Videos)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ebin Kalu, Ohafia, Politics

In a keenly contested primary election, Chief Ebin Kalu Orji, fondly known as Chief Obia, has secured the top spot as the Labour Party's candidate for the Ohafia Chairmanship. With an impressive number of votes under his belt, Chief Obia's victory is a testament to the Labour Party's commitment to equity and fairness, as envisioned by its leader and governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR. Chief Obia, a former Councilor representing Okamu Ward, has been a vocal advocate for the inclusion of his Ward, Okamu in the scheme of things. His eventual emergence as the Ohafia Local Government…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Urged to Intervene in Rivers LG Poll Crisis, Call IGP, Wike To Order

News, Opinion, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Opinion, Police, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis surrounding the Rivers State local government election. Eze accused the Nigeria Police and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of colluding to frustrate the electoral process. In a statement, Eze condemned the police's invasion of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises, describing it as unprofessional. He also criticized Wike's alleged machinations to sabotage the election, citing the PDP's withdrawal from the polls as evidence of cowardice. Eze stated, "Wike's desperation stems from his…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers LG Election: Fubara Defies Police, Insists Polls Must Hold

News, PoliticsPolitics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has taken a bold stance on the upcoming local government elections, declaring that they will proceed as scheduled despite the police's attempts to stop them. Fubara accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of bias towards the election and insisted that nothing will prevent the polls from holding. The governor's defiance comes after the Rivers State Police Command vowed not to allow the election to take place, citing a restraining order and a federal high court judgment. However, Fubara argued that the court ruling only prevents the police from providing security, not from holding…

Oct

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Jonas Eulogizes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu As He Receives Prestigious National Honor Of CON

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Chibuike Jonas, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, an APC Chieftain, has congratulated Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on receiving the esteemed national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Jonas praised Kalu's outstanding achievements. Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, representing the Bende Federal Constituency, has demonstrated exceptional leadership as Deputy Speaker, championing education and advocating for increased funding for schools and scholarships. His commitment to national development, women and youth inclusion, and project implementation has earned him widespread recognition. As an exemplary parliamentarian, Rt. Hon. Kalu has been pragmatic…