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Jun

04

2020

My case for Atiku: separating facts and sentiments – Kalu

Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Politics2023, Atiku Abubakar, Economy, Emeka Kalu, Opinion, Personality, Politics, Reviews

There's a popular saying that tough times requires tough measures, and I am adding that the tough measures can only come from men who understand "times". Haven said this, let me once again clarify that when I stood strong to support Alhaji Atiku in 2019, it was based on my believe that Nigeria needed a man that is strong enough to understand the dynamic complexities of the multifaceted entity called Nigeria. It was not borne out of pecuniary instinct, neither was I expecting to be rewarded for standing for what I believe to be right for all Nigerians.I can also…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

The essence of politics without bitterness; place of dynamism – Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Politics2023, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, PDPYA, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

I have observed with mixed feelings, the argument being put out by our people about politics, and I think it is a notion that must be addressed and nipped in the bud as a bad apple that may soil the whole Apple basket if not spotted and removed. Foremost, let me remind us that we had a reason to call this a politics "A COALITION". To lay foundation for my submissions, let me remind us of the meaning and essence of a coalition."COALITION is a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government".In order words, it…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

NCS Will Obey Court Order to Release Sen. Uzor Kalu – PRO

Abia State, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) says it will release former Governor of Abia, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu within the next two days. “[We’ll release the senator] hopefully within the next two days,” NCS Public Relations Officer, Augustine Njoku, told newsmen Wednesday. This is coming following yesterday’s order of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordering the immediate release of the Senate Chief Whip. The NCS said it is only waiting for the court order to be communicated to it formally in form of a warrant, to effect the release of the Senator. According to the PRO, once that is…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

Zuckerberg backs Facebook Trump policy despite anger, dissent

PoliticsAmerica, Donald Trump, Metro, Personality, Politics

Facebook chief, Mark Zuckerberg has defended his decision not to interfere with posts by US President Donald Trump, US media reported after the social media giant’s hands-off policy sparked outrage and prompted some employees to quit. Social media platforms have faced calls to moderate the president’s comments, most recently because of the unrest gripping America in the wake of an unarmed black man’s death during arrest as a white policeman knelt on his neck. The row began last week when Zuckerberg said Facebook would not remove or flag Trump’s posts that appeared to encourage violence against those protesting police racism,…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

Pope says racism ‘intolerable’, in reaction to Floyd killing

PoliticsAccident, America, Crime, Politics, World News

Pope Francis said on Wednesday “we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism”, in reaction to the killing of a black man by US police that has sparked nationwide protests. But the pontiff also condemned the violence that followed George Floyd’s death in the city of Minneapolis last week as “self-destructive and self-defeating”. “Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost,” Francis said. Floyd, 46, an unarmed African-American man, suffocated as a white police officer knelled on his neck, sparking once-in-a-generation demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality. The pope said he was praying for Floyd…