Nigeria

Mar
06
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Militant Group Threatens to Disrupt Oil Production Over Unpaid Federal Allocation to Rivers State

Militant Group Threatens to Disrupt Oil Production Over Unpaid Federal Allocation to Rivers State

Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, , ,
A militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has issued a warning to the federal government, threatening to take decisive action, including disrupting oil production, if the federal allocation due to Rivers State is not released promptly. According to the group, the non-payment of the allocation has resulted in the state's inability to pay workers' salaries and execute essential development projects. The group emphasized that Rivers State contributes significantly to the federation account through oil revenue and therefore deserves to receive its share of the allocation without delay. The militant group's warning highlights the ongoing tensions between the federal government and…
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Mar
01
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
June 12, annulled dreams and the unending agony – abiodun KOMOLAFE.

June 12, annulled dreams and the unending agony – abiodun KOMOLAFE.

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never explicitly stated that they had abolished the constitution, the consequences of its suspension continue to manifest in Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment. Ayo Ademiluyi, a civil rights lawyer and political activist, recently pointed out that the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida government, similar to previous and succeeding military administrations, was characterized by diarchy. This system of governance,…
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Feb
27
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Program Earns Praise from Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituents

Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Program Earns Praise from Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituents

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, , , ,
Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have lauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, for his dedication to youth empowerment through his scholarship initiative. During a mock exam for students seeking to benefit from the programme, community members expressed their appreciation, emphasising that education remains the foundation for societal progress and development. Reacting to the initiative, a community leader from Ohafia, King Jaja, said: “Kudos! This reminds me of my life and Chief Arthur Nzeribe Education Foundation Scholarship in the late 80s. He may have been doing it for politics’ sake, but a poor boy from Abia…
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Feb
26
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
The Exorbitant Effects of Current Telecom Charges: ECK Calls for Immediate Reversal

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

Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, , , , ,
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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Feb
23
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Legends lost! An era closes! A nation mourns! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Legends lost! An era closes! A nation mourns! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, , ,
The passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, and the breaking news about Chief Edwin Clark, mark the end of an era. Focusing primarily on Adebanjo, he represented, very much like Clark, the spirit of emancipation, which arose out of the earlier stages of the agitation for an end to the colonial incursion in Africa. Indeed, Clark was actually, as a student at Holborn College of Law in London, an active member of the West African Students’ Union (WASU). Between 1952 and 1965, he was also a member of the Honourable Society of Inner Temple,…
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