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Dec

12

2023

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

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ondo: Akeredolu starts medical leave, transfers power to the deputy governor

NewsNext Level, Nigeria, Ondo State, Politics

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, has asked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to fill in for him in an acting capacity while he takes a medical leave of absence starting on Wednesday. The governor's spokesperson, Richard Olatunde, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. The governor, who has been unwell since January, will "prioritize his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties," according to the statement. A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power under the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly, according to portions of…

Nov

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Benue Gov. Suswam explains why 2024 budget cannot be implemented

Economy, Opinion, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of Benue State, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's planned budget for 2024. Suswam clarified that the N17 trillion shortfall in the budget prevents it from being implemented. On Wednesday, Tinubu gave the National Assembly members a proposed budget of N27.5 trillion for the fiscal year 2024. Suswam countered that the budget was developed because those in positions of authority lacked leadership abilities. On Wednesday, the former governor gave a speech to 25 fellows of the Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship. Suswam states: "I was looking at the budget, and the deficit is N17 trillion out of…

Nov

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emeka Kalu Condemns Perceived Injustice Towards Ndigbo In Lagos.

Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionEmeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance (GIGG) and President of the ECK Foundation, has referred to the systemic and unjustifiable displacement of the Igbo people in Lagos as undemocratic and unacceptable. He asserts that power is only justly exercised when it is directed towards the betterment of all. The PDP chieftain, who previously ran for governor of Abia state, claims that regardless of provocation, no one has the right to use state power against another person or group of people in an effort to exact political revenge because all Nigerians have the same…

Nov

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Government of Enugu initiates Construction of 260 primary healthcare clinics

Education, News, Politics2023, Education, Enugu State, Next Level, Peter Mba, Politics

The Enugu State Government is establishing 260-type 2 basic healthcare clinics to improve delivery and bring services closer to the people. Governor Peter Mbah revealed this when he received Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, at Government House, Enugu. Governor Mbah, who observed that his administration was taking innovative steps to change healthcare, welcomed the federal government's engagement in subnational initiatives to develop a strong and resilient system. I'm delighted this federal administration is acknowledging the states' involvement in achieving health metrics, such as maternal and newborn mortality rates, which won't happen top-down. Together with…