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Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

CHIEF DR. EMEKA KALUCHAIRMAN/CEO, ECK FOUNDATIONWORLD HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATESMARCH 23, 2025 His Excellency President Ahmed Bola TinubuPresident of the Federal Republic of NigeriaAso Villa, Abuja Your Excellency, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding your recent decision to declare a state of emergency and the removal of an elected Governor from office. This action has raised serious questions about the health of our democracy, as it appears that democratic processes are being truncated and the will of the people, as expressed through the ballot box, is being undermined. Furthermore, I am deeply troubled that the removal of the…
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The Exorbitant Effects of Current Telecom Charges: ECK Calls for Immediate Reversal

The Exorbitant Effects of Current Telecom Charges: ECK Calls for Immediate Reversal

The recent hike in telecom service charges by network providers such as MTN and Airtel has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians. Despite warnings from labor unions and other stakeholders, these providers have increased data subscription charges, with one gigabyte now costing 600 naira, up from the original 350 naira. This move has been deemed highly exploitative, particularly in light of the country's current economic struggles. The Chairman and President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, and the director of Global Initiative For Good Governance, GIGG, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has faulted the Nigerian government's approval of this tariff hike that has been…
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IBB’s Revelation Of 1966 Coup: Time For Apology And Reparation For The Igbo Nation – Ohanaeze

IBB’s Revelation Of 1966 Coup: Time For Apology And Reparation For The Igbo Nation – Ohanaeze

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, wholeheartedly commends General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 Coup d'état was unequivocally not an Igbo coup. This courageous acknowledgment stands as a crucial milestone in altering the narrative that has unjustly painted the Igbo people as antagonists within the broader scope of Nigeria’s tumultuous political landscape. It signals a potential cessation of the entrenched vindictiveness, cruelty, and deep-seated animosities directed toward the Igbo Nation over the past five decades. During his recent book launch titled “A Journey in Service,” General Babangida's clarity regarding the…
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A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

"PROPOSED 31 STATES; NORTH HAS 19 STATES, SOUTH HAS 17 STATES —TINUBU MUST CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL STATES FOR THE SOUTH!" The road to a united Nigeria demands that we confront our historical inequalities with courage and resolve. Together, let us forge a future that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our great nation. OHANAEZE NDIGBO Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost sociocultural organization representing the Igbo people and, by extension, the Southern regions of Nigeria, unequivocally voices its profound objections to the recent proposal put forth by the House of Representatives advocating for the creation of thirty-one new states. This proposal…
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El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics – Column

El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics – Column

Byabiodun KOMOLAFE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and other key players will undoubtedly influence the country’s future. El-Rufai and Amaechi recent actions suggest opportunistic tendencies, raising important questions. With the government barely two years old, their intervention seems premature. Rather than a midterm review, their actions lack critical thinking and strategic analysis. As former governors and Federal Ministers,…
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