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Jun

22

2024

Gov. Otti: Okoronkwo, the suspended Abia health commissioner, is being investigated

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria

The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, revealed that Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the suspended Commissioner for Health, is being investigated regarding accusations made against her. In response to allegations that he fired Chief Press Secretary Kazie Uko but left the commissioner for health reasons after the two allegedly committed offences, the governor made this statement during a media chat with reporters on Friday night. He said that he was transferred to another agency as part of an administrative reorganisation, but he denied firing the CPS. Otti emphasised that no job is done for life. The health commissioner is under suspension…

Jun

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Southeast Leadership of National Youth Alliance, NYA, ready to push for better Nigeria.

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bin Abbas, Comr Amos Kalu, National Youth Alliance, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the wave of political emancipation has continued to hit Africa in a more spectacular manner as never seen before, Nigerian youths has taken up the challenge to reposition themselves in the political landscape by becoming responsible to their destiny and process of political decisions, policies formulation and active participation in election processes that will determine their future and that of the next generation. As a youth driven political movement, National Youth Alliance, NYA, has been in the forefront of galvanizing youth participation in leadership process of Nigeria and giving the younger generation a platform to exercise their civic right…

Jun

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Scorecard as Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa spends one year in Office

Abia State, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Legislative Achievements: ● Has he sponsored or co-sponsored any bills? Yes, over 4 bills & 3 motions He sponsored the bills for the upgrading of Ohafia General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Freight Forwarding Bill Co-sponsored State Policing Bill and which has passed second reading Co-sponsored Bill to amend the Nigerian constitution from Presidential to Parliamentary System of GovernmentMotions: Need for Urgent intervention on erosion affected areas in Amaekpu, Elu, Ebem, Ndi-Uduma Awoke, Nkporo, Abiriba and Okpo Ihechiowa Urgent need to establish a peacekeeping post in Isu Community to aid peace over a long boundary dispute. Urgent need to…

Jun

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

June 12 Democracy Day: OHANAEZE Expresses Concerns as Peter Obi Distances Himself From Otti

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

...voices worries over Lack of Support The citizens of Nigeria, especially the Igbo people, have noticed a possible conflict between the Labour Party's 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti. It has been observed that Mr Peter Obi was noticeably absent during the first-anniversary celebration of Dr Alex Otti as Governor of Abia State on May 29, 2024. It is concerning that Mr Obi's name was not included among the distinguished guests expected at the event held at the State International Conference Centre. Furthermore, Mr Obi has not publicly congratulated Governor Otti…

Jun

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Speaks On June 12, Says Nigeria Has Deteriorated Into State Capture

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi has voiced strong concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress, claiming that the country has deteriorated into a state of “classical state capture.” The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, stated this in a statement to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations. Reflecting on the nation’s 25 years journey towards democracy, Obi questioned whether Nigeria has truly upheld democratic principles. According to him, while the transition in 1999 seemed promising, the country has since shifted into a system where governance benefits a select few, leading to widespread deprivation. He stressed that true democracy should prioritize the welfare of…