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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

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers State Crisis: Stakeholders Call for Tinubu’s Intervention

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The ongoing conflict between former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sparked concerns among stakeholders, who are urging President Tinubu to intervene and rein in Wike and his supporters. The crisis escalated with the burning of three local government headquarters after the recent council elections. Key Demands from Stakeholders Allow Fubara to Govern: Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a PDP chieftain, advises Wike to focus on his ministerial duties and let Fubara deliver on his campaign promises. Stop Interference: Kalu stresses that Wike's continued interference in Fubara's government is the root cause of the crisis.…

Oct

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Forgotten protectors: The need for police pension reform

Column, Metro, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Opinion, Police

By abiodun KOMOLAFE The social contract theory posits that individuals surrender certain rights to the state in exchange for protection and security. Yet, Nigeria’s police pension crisis raises a fundamental question about the reciprocity of this arrangement. Do we truly honour the sacrifices of those who safeguard our communities? Nigeria’s police pension system is disappointingly inadequate. After 35 years of service, officers reportedly receive meager gratuities: ASP-SP (below N2 million), CSP-AC: (below N3 million), and DCP-CP (below N4 million). Monthly pensions are equally paltry: ASP-SP (N20,000-N35,000), and CSP-DC (N35,000-N60,000). A retired Commissioner of Police (CP) gets N70,000 as monthly pension…

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…