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Nov

30

2023

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…

Nov

22

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Evaluating Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu’s Antecedents.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Discussing someone's antecedents involves their past, instincts, and constituents—positive or negative. The noble deeds that have earned Chief Emeka Kalu recognition, reputation, and good news motivate us. Before acquiring his positive reputation, he helped others' lives by adding values, whose results are apparent in an open template. The smart politician and businessman from Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has spent his life helping others live meaningful, joyful lives to develop humanity.Considering his caution and tireless efforts to keep his party, PDP, from failing, he has become great and important politically. Chief Kalu organised and motivated the African American…

Nov

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo denounces illegal Constitutional amendments

PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

A top Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned against illegally amending its constitution. The group warns that these illegal alterations are intended to prevent a Rivers State President General from being elected in January 2025, the 2027 elections, and the continuance of some deviant members. These unconstitutional revisions to Ohanaeze Ndigbo's constitution violate Article 11(a), which requires the President General to rotate among the seven Igbo-speaking states. Rivers State is entitled to take over by January 11, 2025, after six other states have done so. These unlawful revisions and the Rivers State coup violate Ohanaeze Ndigbo's Articles 29 and…