Next Level Archives - Page 14 of 187

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2025

ECK Foundations Chairman Urges Focus on Insecurity Over State Creation

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the Bende born Billionaire and Chairman of ECK Foundations, has lent his voice to the growing call for Nigeria to prioritize national security over the creation of more states. Aligning himself with Dr. Alex Otti's sentiments, Dr. Kalu emphasized that the country's primary challenge lies in addressing insecurity, rather than debating the number of states. According to Dr. Kalu, prioritizing national security and well-being is crucial for the nation's progress and development. He noted that the pursuit of state creation, while important to some, should not overshadow the need to address pressing issues that affect the…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Unprecedented: Peter Obi Celebrated Across 36 States on 64th Birthday

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social Issues, SponsoredNext Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was celebrated across all 36 states in Nigeria on his 64th birthday. The celebration was marked by a series of community service events, dubbed "5 Days of Service," organized by the "Obidients," a movement of supporters. The events showcased the commitment of Peter Obi's supporters to actionable social welfare. Free medical outreaches were conducted in various locations, including Elekahia Town in Port Harcourt, while food items were distributed to the less privileged in states like Adamawa and Delta. Empowerment initiatives, such as the distribution of sanitary pads to young girls in Enugu and…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

31 additional states will create economic burden on Nigeria – Otti

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Written by Dirisu Yakubu The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that creating additional 31 States as being sought by various ethnic nationalities in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution would pose a serious economic burden on the Nigerian state. He also described the exercise as an opportunity for Nigerians to give the country a sense of direction in the way it should be properly governed. Otti stated these on Saturday in his address at the South-East Zonal Constitution Review for Abia and Imo States held in Owerri by the House of Representatives Committee On Constitution Review. Represented…

Jul

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ndume Lauds Tinubu’s Agency Appointments, Urges More Inclusion for South-East

News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Politics

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu for recent appointments to the boards of key federal agencies, describing them as a step toward addressing concerns in the northern region. However, the Borno South senator called on the president to ensure greater representation for the South-East in future appointments to promote national inclusivity. The new appointees, announced over the weekend, include Muhammad Babangida, son of former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. Other notable appointments include Lydia Kalat Musa as Chairperson of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Jamilu…

Jul

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

CUPP Slams Edo Governor’s Threat Against Peter Obi as ‘Disgraceful Thuggery’

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics2027, Next Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi as a “veiled death threat” and an assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. The governor had cautioned Obi against entering Edo State without prior notification and approval, threatening that Obi’s safety would not be guaranteed and that he would “have himself to blame” if anything happened to him. The warning, issued during an event on Friday, marks the second instance of an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led state cautioning Obi, following a similar directive from Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Okpebholo…