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Mar

07

2024

Okezie Ikpeazu’s Marriage With The Hellenist Witches – Opinion.

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsOdo Ijere, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion

By Odo Ijere The immediate past failed governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu is in my view presently ensconced with dangerous witches that trace their origins from the hellenist era of the 'thane of fife', of Macduff fame in William Shakespeare's epic drama, Macbeth. These medieval witches in a rare kindred appearance must today be entertaining a prophetic engagement in the enchanted court of Victor Okezie Ikpeazu. The witches you may agree with me are in a mission to make a hero of the despised, dishonorable and uncelebrated former governor. The prophetic dystopia of the witches which probably must…

Mar

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Reasons Why Ndigbo Didn’t Join Hardship Protests – Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reveals

Column, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics

... "Tragic Pasts and Umahi's Impact on Southeast Infrastructure" In a time of deep reflection amidst current economic problems, the firm decision of Ndigbo not to join the hardship protests against President Tinubu in the Southeast is based on a moving history of the hardships the people of the region have faced since the start of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 until 2023. In this terrible time, 670 Igbo people died in protests while the Buhari government was in power. This created a deep-seated fear that state security forces would kill protesters during demonstrations. In this…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

Reps to Establish Committee for New Minimum Wage

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

The House of Representatives has decided to establish an ad hoc committee to ensure the implementation of a living wage for all workers in Nigeria. This decision follows the adoption of a motion presented by Aliyu Madaki, highlighting the challenges faced by Nigerians due to rising inflation rates. Madaki emphasized the difficulty for average Nigerians to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, education, and healthcare, given the current inflationary environment. He cited Nigeria's commitment to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which advocates for just and favorable remuneration for workers. The lawmaker pointed out that achieving eight…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

FAAN to Relocate Businesses from Port Harcourt Airport

Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The management of Port Harcourt International Airport has announced plans to relocate concessionaires and mini-businesses from the operational areas of the domestic wing. This decision aims to address the proliferation of shanties and improve the overall environment of the airport. Ngozi Onyeanwunna-Nwosu, the airport's public relations officer, clarified that the relocation is not intended to displace thriving businesses but rather to enhance serenity, security, and standards within operational areas. FAAN, as the regulatory authority, prioritizes public interest in its policies and implementations. The relocation initiative, which was communicated to affected business operators since November 2023, seeks to provide a better…

Mar

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Appeal Court reaffirms Julius Abure’s position as National Chairman of the LP

News, PoliticsJulius Abure, Labour Party, Politics

Julius Abure's position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, has been confirmed by the Court of Appeal, Abuja division. On Wednesday, the Federal Capital Territory's High Court's ruling prohibiting Abure and two other individuals from designating themselves as national officers of the party was overturned by the appellate court. Judge Hamman Barka, however, concluded in the ruling on Wednesday that the high court erred in assuming jurisdiction over the case. Leading a three-person panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal, Justice Barka delivered the judgement in the appeal that Abure filed to challenge the high court's…