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Dec

15

2023

Kalu mourns death Of Dr Ezeife, describes him as a courageous man

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAnambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Personality, RIP

The President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has expressed condolences over the death of the former Governor of Old Anambra State and renowned Igbo leader Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike) who died yesterday as confirmed by his family. Dr. Kalu mourns the loss of the highly respected Igbo leader and statesman at a difficult time in Ndi Igbo and Nigeria's history when his statesmanly guidance, support, and stewardship were most needed. He described him as a courageous and strong-willed man whose services to Ndi Igbo and Nigeria will be greatly missed. The Convener of Global Initiative for Good Governance,…

Dec

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Soldiers Allegedly Capture IPOB Commander of ESN in Enugu

MetroCrime, ESN, IPOB, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed branch of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was alleged to have been captured by troops of Sector 1 Exercise Golden Dawn III in cooperation with other security agencies. Based on reliable intelligence reports, a statement released on the Nigerian Army's X account, @HQNigerianArmy, claimed that the operation happened on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Nirgeria Army The commander, identified as Uchechukwu Akpa, was apprehended at his hiding place at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ameta Mgbowo, in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, along with three other individuals.…

Dec

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Poverty cannot be reduced by the 2024 budget, a minister regrets

Economy, Metro, NewsMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The ministry's meagre budget allocation has been bemoaned by Dr. Beta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, who claims it is insufficient to reduce poverty. She raised the alarm while defending the 2024 budget of the ministry at the National Assembly on Tuesday in Abuja. She bemoaned before the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Senator Idiat Adebule, that the N532.5 billion budget, which is a 28% increase over the 2023 budget to offset inflation, was woefully insufficient. She maintained that the current economy's inflation rate of 27.33 percent does not correspond with the 28% increase in…

Dec

11

2023

By OHAFIATV

Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka Launches Alex Otti’s Agricultural Empowerment in Amizi Oloko

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

By Okezie Chukwuemeka The Agricultural Empowerment Initiative of Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State has ignited optimism in the hearts of farmers in Abia State, in his quest to promote agricultural productivity across the State and region of the country in general. In a monumental stride towards advancing agricultural prosperity, Governor Alex Otti has breathed new life into the farming community of Amazi Oloko through crucial support from the NG Cares and FADAMA initiatives. The atmosphere in Amazi Oloko reverberated with joyous celebrations, as farmers were bestowed with a diverse array of agro inputs, heralding a transformative era…

Dec

08

2023

By OHAFIATV

Two S’East governors, senators are working against Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ohanaeze

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a major Igbo sociopolitical organisation, has claimed that two Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders are conspiring against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ohanaeze claimed that those named want Kanu transferred to Kuje Prisons rather than released because of the forthcoming Anambra governorship elections. The apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation threatened to reveal these persons' and groups' identities if they continued their evil activities that hindered Kanu's release on December 15, 2023. Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, stated that among these groups are some leaders of Biafra agitators…