Next Level Archives - Page 25 of 188

Oct

17

2024

Tanker Explosion: National Youth Alliance Mourns Jigawa Exco, Other Victims

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, National Youth Alliance, Next Level, Nigeria

Blames incident on hardship brought about by APC -led Govt The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has expressed sadness over the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which took the life of one of its exco in the state, as well as over 100 other victims. This was expressed in a statement signed by the SA Media to the National Chairman, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday October 17, 2024. "We at NYA are saddened by the sad incident, which led to the loss of over 100 persons. Such a…

Oct

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State’s LP Looming Electoral Crisis: A Replay of Wike vs Fubara?

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Labour Party, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Abia Local Government Area chairmanship election is on the verge of disaster, mirroring the contentious battle between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara in Rivers State. Governor Alex Otti's decision to handpick candidates, bypassing the Labour Party's democratically chosen nominees, has ignited a firestorm of dissent within the party. Labour Party Internal Party Conflict Discontented stakeholders, dismayed by Otti's rash choices, are now urging affected candidates to defect to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). This mass exodus threatens to debilitate the Labour Party's chances in the election. The question on everyone's mind is: will this election be a genuine contest…

Oct

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Jonas Eulogizes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu As He Receives Prestigious National Honor Of CON

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Chibuike Jonas, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, an APC Chieftain, has congratulated Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on receiving the esteemed national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Jonas praised Kalu's outstanding achievements. Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, representing the Bende Federal Constituency, has demonstrated exceptional leadership as Deputy Speaker, championing education and advocating for increased funding for schools and scholarships. His commitment to national development, women and youth inclusion, and project implementation has earned him widespread recognition. As an exemplary parliamentarian, Rt. Hon. Kalu has been pragmatic…

Sep

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayor Osinachi Nwaka: A Champion of the People; vigilant and gallant

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

In times of uncertainty, leaders like Mayor Osinachi Nwaka shine as beacons of hope. His unwavering commitment to the well-being of his constituents has earned him a reputation as a vigilant and gallant honorable who genuinely values human lives. This rare quality was brought to bear during the kidnapping saga of siblings in Ikwuano LGA which upon hearing the abomination, his humane part kicked. The Mayor surprised everyone, including police officers handling the case when he insisted that he will travel himself to retrieve the kids since it was equally dangerous to any other person he opted to send. He…

Aug

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

I Shall Query What Goes On In The States, I Shall Also Demand Responsible And Responsive Leadership At The Centre.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

Since the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protestation, I have been inundated with requests, and besieged to lead a group of NGOs in proactive advocacy action to and across the States of the Federation. The mission is to assess, access and call out the States that are not delivering democracy dividends to their people. And to hail, applaud and encourage the States that are doing good to continue to do so. Will this new challenge stop the punches on those at the Centre, absolutely not. Yes, whilst we continue to ask for the Restructuring of this dysfunctional enterprise ditto pushing through with the call…