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2023

Government of Enugu initiates Construction of 260 primary healthcare clinics

Education, News, Politics2023, Education, Enugu State, Next Level, Peter Mba, Politics

The Enugu State Government is establishing 260-type 2 basic healthcare clinics to improve delivery and bring services closer to the people. Governor Peter Mbah revealed this when he received Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, at Government House, Enugu. Governor Mbah, who observed that his administration was taking innovative steps to change healthcare, welcomed the federal government's engagement in subnational initiatives to develop a strong and resilient system. I'm delighted this federal administration is acknowledging the states' involvement in achieving health metrics, such as maternal and newborn mortality rates, which won't happen top-down. Together with…

Nov

22

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Evaluating Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu’s Antecedents.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Discussing someone's antecedents involves their past, instincts, and constituents—positive or negative. The noble deeds that have earned Chief Emeka Kalu recognition, reputation, and good news motivate us. Before acquiring his positive reputation, he helped others' lives by adding values, whose results are apparent in an open template. The smart politician and businessman from Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has spent his life helping others live meaningful, joyful lives to develop humanity.Considering his caution and tireless efforts to keep his party, PDP, from failing, he has become great and important politically. Chief Kalu organised and motivated the African American…

Nov

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo denounces illegal Constitutional amendments

PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

A top Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned against illegally amending its constitution. The group warns that these illegal alterations are intended to prevent a Rivers State President General from being elected in January 2025, the 2027 elections, and the continuance of some deviant members. These unconstitutional revisions to Ohanaeze Ndigbo's constitution violate Article 11(a), which requires the President General to rotate among the seven Igbo-speaking states. Rivers State is entitled to take over by January 11, 2025, after six other states have done so. These unlawful revisions and the Rivers State coup violate Ohanaeze Ndigbo's Articles 29 and…

Nov

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Government of Abia State denies spending N927 million on meals.

Abia State, Economy, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Peoples Democratic Party

The Abia State Government has refuted accusations claiming that Alex Otti, the state governor, spent more than N900 million on welfare and food programs between July and September of 2023.According to media sources, Otti spent N927 million on meals and drinks, honoraria payments, welfare benefits, and allowances in just three months. The state's commissioner for budget and planning, Mr. Kingsley Anosike, clarified that the expenditure "was not by the governor's office as alleged, but by the entire ministries, departments and agencies" in the state, calling the reports "a reflection of the opposition's mindset to create mischief" in a press release…

Nov

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

We’ll mandate electronic transmission of results – Senate

Opinion, Politics2027, Abiriba, INEC, Senate

The Senate has promised to mandate that election results be transmitted electronically by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC. According to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, this improvement is one that it is pursuing. Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the committee's chairman, stated on Channels TV on Tuesday that the electoral umpire is not required by law to broadcast results online. He did, however, guarantee that a law resulting from an adjustment to the current law will be passed soon."That is one of the things that we are going to do," he declared. The court has ruled that INEC is…