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Kalu expresses worry over incessant coups in Africa as Soldiers topple Gabon Govt

Kalu expresses worry over incessant coups in Africa as Soldiers topple Gabon Govt

The convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance, GIGG, an advocacy group in support of true democracy and development, Dr Emeka Kalu, has expressed worries over the spate of coup plots that have retaken a foothold on the soil of Africa due to actions and inaction of political leaders who have continued to take the continent back to the stone age as a result of lack of vision and oversized thirst for power. In a statement he issued on Thursday and made available to the press, the vocal politician and US-based businessman said he is worried for Nigeria, especially…
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Opinion: Reinventing Nigerian politics for progress in reaching its full potential

Opinion: Reinventing Nigerian politics for progress in reaching its full potential

By Comr Amos Kalu Nigeria, the continent's powerhouse, is brimming with untapped potential just waiting to be realized. With a population of more than 200 million and a wealth of natural resources, it is long past due for Nigeria to transform its political system and fully, its enormous potential for forward-thinking growth. The two most important factors for starting this transition are releasing Nigeria's latent potential and redesigning politics for advancement. Lighting the Fire of Change: Unleashing Nigeria's Untapped Potential! Nigeria is endowed with a wealth of natural and human resources. Unquestionably, there is room for growth and development given…
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“Abuja is not Rivers State, you’re in for a rude shock” – Prof Nwaokobia tells Wike

“Abuja is not Rivers State, you’re in for a rude shock” – Prof Nwaokobia tells Wike

The convener of country first movement, Prof. Chris Nwaokobia Jnr, has warned that former Governor of River State and current Minister of FCT, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike with be in for a rude shock if he continues to the line of threats on the residents of Abuja to carry out political vendetta against perceived political enemies, stating his desire to dish our demolition is to punish opponents. This message was contained is an Arise TV program monitored by OHAFIATV News where he was featured as a guest. "The wavelength of their Shenanigans is short, for the Power of the People…
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El-Rufai Warns Tinubu: “Invading Niger is a declaration of war against northern Nigeria”

El-Rufai Warns Tinubu: “Invading Niger is a declaration of war against northern Nigeria”

President Bola Tinubu has received a warning from former governor Nasir El-rufai that ECOWAS forces attacking Niger will be declaring civil war against northern Nigeria. Tuesday morning, Mr. El-Rufai issued this warning in a tweet after remaining silent in public over recent political developments in Niger and the reactions of ECOWAS. "As ECOWAS beats the drums of war, I recall the 1970s rock classic by Dire Straits — 'Brothers in Arms', because a war within our subregion is a war between brothers," Mr. El-Rufai stated. He continued, "In fact, the inhabitants of the Niger Republic are the same as those…
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Bishop Nwankpa applauds Onyejeocha on her appointment as minister.

Bishop Nwankpa applauds Onyejeocha on her appointment as minister.

...charges her on promoting youth employment. Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party's governorship candidate in Abia State in the March 18 governorship election, has congratulated Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha on her nomination, confirmation and swearing-in as the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking from his holiday-base in the United States, the revered cleric and foremost philanthropist charged Hon Onyejeocha to work out creative ways of reducing youth unemployment, which he described as a source of great worry. In his words, 'I heartily congratulate our worthy daughter, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on her appointment as…
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