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Jun

12

2024

Democracy Day Celebration: Kalu Calls For Peace, Tolerance, To Uphold Liberty.

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsComr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Chief Dr Emeka kalu has called on Nigerians to keep faith with the nation and work harder to obtain peace, show tolerance and uphold democracy as the only modern system to ensure development, civilization and liberty for citizens of this great nation. He pointed out that this day came with great sacrifices that our fathers paid to ensure a peaceful and unity Nigeria, insisting that it is out duty and obligation to uphold their legacies by defending the unity they fought hard to build, them improve on it to make Nigeria better for all of us. He said that to…

Jun

03

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Minimum Wage: Agreement signed between FG and Organised Labour

Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsEconomy, Nigeria, NLC, Politics

The Federal Government and Organised Labour, on Monday night, signed an agreement over the minimum wage controversy. The agreement was signed after a marathon meeting brokered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. DAILY POST reports that the meeting was convened in response to the nationwide strike which grounded activities across the country. Details of the agreement are below: RESOLUTIONS REACHED AT THE MEETING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ORGANISED LABOUR HELD ON MONDAY 3RD JUNE, 2024 Further to the negotiation by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (NMW) and subsequent withdrawal of Labour…

May

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“May 30th Biafra Day: A Humble Apology, And Call For Peace – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

On May 30th, 2024, BIAFRA NATIONAL HEROES DAY, OHANAEZE NDIGBO extends a sincere and open apology to Ndigbo and Biafra agitators. We convey our heartfelt plea for peace and unity, hoping to mend the wounds of the past and pave the way for a harmonious future. Over the past decade, Ndigbo has endured an unprecedented wave of violence, civil disobedience, and loss of public trust in the Southeast Governors. The resulting wave of non-state actors and Biafra agitators holding sway has inflicted significant harm on the region, leading to a collapsing economy, disruption of academic activities, and the painful closure…

May

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Comr Amos Kalu, Emeka Kalu, Insecurity, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Following the reports of the unfortunate incident in the South East on the 30th of May 2024, which resulted in the death of two soldiers on their duty post, the President and CEO of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has described the action as barbaric and unwarranted. He insists that the matter should be well investigated to ensure that any form of political colouration is proven otherwise. Recall that on May 30th, 2024, IPOB declared a Sit-at-home to mourn the dead of millions of Biafrans, both soldiers and innocent people who fell during the genocidal civil war that lasted…

May

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Commends Tinubu’s First Year in Office, Hails Umahi, Wike, Tunji-Ojo, Ononuga

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

In a powerful statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has recognised Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, as the best-performing minister in the Federal Executive Council. Following closely are FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo, and Presidential aide Bayo Ononuga, hailed as pillars supporting President Tinubu's administration. The first year of President Bola Tinubu's administration has been heralded as a period of progress and development by Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Despite inherited challenges such as a retrogressive economy, treasury looting, and infrastructural decay, President Tinubu has demonstrated the political will to overcome these obstacles more effectively than…