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Jul

17

2023

Gov. Alex Otti reveals why Obi Cubana, a billionaire businessman, visited him

Abia State, Business, Metro2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Business, Economy, Next Level, Obi Cubana

On Sunday, prominent businessman and billionaire Obinna Iyiegbu, also referred to as Obi Cubana, paid Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, a courtesy call. The meeting was held in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA, Abia State, at the governor's mansion. Obi Cubana, a well-known entrepreneur with a track record of accomplishment, declared his intention to base a sizable chunk of his operations in Aba. On July 16, Governor Otti posted pictures from the trip on his Twitter account. He stated in his caption, "Today, I hosted a well-known business tycoon and investor Obinna Iyiegbu, well known as Obi Cubana, and…

Jul

13

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Reps grant Tinubu’s plea for N500 billion for palliative care within 24 hours.

News2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Representatives

The House of Representatives granted President Bola Tinubu's request for N500 billion to be used as a buffer against the elimination of gasoline subsidies in less than 24 hours. The House granted the request on Thursday by revising the Supplementary budget and approving the president's proposal. Recall that on Wednesday, President Tinubu requested clearance for the N500 billion in a letter. After considering it, the House adopted the bill. The president abolished the contentious petroleum subsidy program at his inauguration, which resulted in a 200% increase in the retail price of PMS.

Jul

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia ADP Governorship Candidate Jonas Returns to APC: His Decision Revealed

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, PoliticsChibuike Jonas, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The Governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, in the recent governorship election in Abia State, Mazi Jonas Chibuike, has made known his express decision to return to All Progress Congress from ADP as the best decision at this point in time. In a press statement he signed and made available to OHAFIATV News on Saturday 1st July, after some serious meetings with stakeholders in Abuja, the former Arochukwu Local Government Chairman said that it is imperative that a lot of things need to be put right for Abia State and Nigeria to move forward and all hands must…

Jun

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

It’s commendable that the Imo election tribunal was moved to Nasarawa – Group

Metro, PoliticsCourt, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Igbo political stakeholders, including the President, the Court of Appeal, and the Imo Election Petition Tribunal Judges, have been praised for their decision to move the tribunal's sitting from Owerri to Nasarawa State. The National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, which had been meeting at the old High Court location in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, over the weekend, moved to the High Court complex in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, which is located across from shopping malls. According to a statement from Daniel Odiba, the NBA's Owerri branch's publicity secretary, made the announcement: This is to inform all attorneys, litigants, and…

Jun

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Subsidies Removal: World Bank estimates that more than 7 million Nigerians may fall into extreme poverty.

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionEconomy, Fuel Scarcity, Lifestyle, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

If the federal government doesn't offer temporary solutions after fuel subsidies are eliminated amid the current economic difficulties, at least 7.1 million Nigerians could fall into extreme poverty. This information was released by the World Bank on Tuesday in Abuja in the Nigeria Development Update for June 2023. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu implemented some economic policies upon taking office, including the elimination of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange window, which increased the cost of transportation as well as the prices of goods and services. Insecure households will lose at least 5,700 in monthly income if no…