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Oct

10

2025

Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Hon. Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD During the recent commissioning of some projects in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made a statement that has since sparked debate across various political and media circles. He rightly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to the states, funds that have enabled many of them, including Abia, to embark on impactful development projects. The Deputy Speaker’s assertion aligns perfectly with the message I delivered at the Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide 2025 August Meeting, held under the auspices of Igbo daughters in the…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…

Oct

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ben Kalu, Southeast Representatives Accused Of Sycophancy Towards Tinubu?

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Benjamin Kalu, Economic, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

A public analyst and political commentator has responded to recent comments made by the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu asserted that the rapid development occurring in Abia State under Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, should be credited to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has allocated significant funds for these projects. In a reaction posted on Facebook, Udumeze Ukwu remarked, "Considering the widespread demolitions and destruction of Igbo properties in Lagos, Hon. Ben Kalu has not deemed it necessary to address the issue in the House, apparently wanting to maintain a favorable…

Sep

30

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Young Professionals Hold Strategic Meeting with Abia State Deputy Governor in Abuja, discusses salient development goals.

Abia State, Business, News, PoliticsAbia State, Business, Ikechukwu Emetu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, met with members of the Ohafia Young Professionals Forum in Abuja on Wednesday 24th September 2025, fostering a strategic dialogue on the development of Ohafia and the State in general. The gathering convened influential sons and daughters of Ohafia who are excelling in various fields across the nation. The meeting provided a platform for robust interaction with the Deputy Governor, who emphasized the administration's commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development under the leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. Key Government Updates and Commitments:During the engagement, Deputy Governor Emetu…

Sep

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

World Tourism Day 2025: Hon. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Champions Tourism, Sustainable Transformation as 42 Students Already Benefit

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Politics

Abuja, September 27, 2025 – Nigeria joined the global community in commemorating the 45th World Tourism Day with a call to reposition tourism as a driver of inclusive growth, national renewal, and global sustainability. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE), under the leadership of the Honourable Minister Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, hosted the celebration at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, in line with this year’s United Nations theme: “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” A New Era for Nigerian Tourism Delivering the keynote on behalf of the Honourable Minister, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad…