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Nov

27

2020

We must reset Nigeria now to move forward, says Kalu

Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Opinion, Politics2023, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The clarion call to collectively get Nigeria working again is such that we must all unite as a people to ensure that we bring Nigeria back on the path of progress through our genuine actions as Patriots. The present state of the nation is so precarious that we must look within ourselves to find a lasting solution to our problems because there's no human problem that doesn't have solutions. The only difference is the resolve to solve those problems or allow them to linger and take more toll on us. Let us for once own up to the fact that…

Nov

22

2020

By OHAFIATV

Defection: Consult S’East APC leaders, Kalu tells Umahi

Abia State, Politics2023, Dave Umahi, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Personality, Politics

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has advised Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State to consult widely with other leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-East geopolitical zone for necessary strategies. Kalu, who is one of the leaders of the APC in the region, gave the advice while speaking with our correspondent in Abuja on Saturday. He was reacting to a possible faceoff between him and the governor following his absence from Umahi’s official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC held in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Saturday. Kalu said…

Nov

14

2020

By OHAFIATV

EndSARS: Nigerian Army denies threatening DJ Switch

Metro, News, Politics#EndSARS, Crime, Nigeria, Politics

The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied accusations of going after celebrity disc jockey, Catherine Udeh, also known as ‘DJ Switch’, who had live-streamed the alleged shooting of unarmed End SARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate. There are unverified social media reports that DJ Switch has been granted asylum in Canada following alleged death threats over her involvement in the End SARS protest However, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island during his appearance before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters said they were not after…

Nov

13

2020

By OHAFIATV

US: China breaks silence, congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

News, PoliticsAmerica, Next Level, Opinion, Politics, World News

China, Friday joined other nations to congratulate the United States potential President-Elect, elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, for their contested victory in the U.S Presidential race that saw the possible defeat of President Donald Trump. Immediately after CNN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, and BBC, projected and announced Biden as winner, countries like UK, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, Pakistan, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, South Korea, Japan and a number of others sent in goodwill messages, congratulating Biden and Harris for their victory. Some like Russia, China, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, Iran, North Korea and a…

Nov

08

2020

By OHAFIATV

Nigeria police withdraw 60 VIPs, others’ escorts

Metro, News, Politics#EndSARS, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Following the delay by about 60 prominent Nigerians and corporate entities to release Special Police operatives including Mobile Police personnel and Counter-Terrorism Unit attached to them, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has activated the order for the immediate withdrawal of police personnel. Senior police sources disclosed that a signal to this effect with reference no.CB: 4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.116/32 dated November 4, and signed by the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the IGP, DCP Idowu Owohunwa, directed the COMPOL MOPOL, CP Special Protection Force Unit (SPU) and all Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to…