Opinion

Aug
18
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Youth Group Hails Gov. Otti’s Transformative Leadership in Abia, Commends Reappointment of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka

Youth Group Hails Gov. Otti’s Transformative Leadership in Abia, Commends Reappointment of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
The Executives and entire members of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum, a renowned socio-political group in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously restated their satisfaction over the quintessential leadership of the Labour Party (LP) government of Dr. Alex Otti. Describing Otti's leadership style as 'second to none' in a communiquéissued at the end of the general meeting of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum (ICYF) held on August 13, 2024 in Ibere, and made available to the famousreporters.com, the group lauded the Governor for transforming the state "through his developmental and infrastructural strides since assuming office as the Executive Governor…
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Aug
18
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Primate Ayodele Warns PDP Against Selecting Atiku as 2027 Presidential Candidate

Primate Ayodele Warns PDP Against Selecting Atiku as 2027 Presidential Candidate

News, Opinion, Politics, , ,
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Church, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against choosing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its 2027 presidential candidate. In a video statement, Primate Ayodele predicted that selecting Atiku would lead to the party's downfall. "If PDP wants to fail, they should give Atiku the presidency. It will be a cheap victory for APC," he said. "Atiku is not the solution for PDP in 2027. If they try him, it's the end of PDP politically." Atiku has previously attempted to become Nigeria's president, including a 2023 bid that ended…
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Aug
18
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia LP Chieftain Defends Governor Otti Against Critics

Abia LP Chieftain Defends Governor Otti Against Critics

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
Ebere Uzoukwa, a senior official of the Labour Party in Abia State, has come to the defense of Governor Alex Otti, dismissing criticisms of his policies and actions as "unwarranted" and "smear campaigns". Uzoukwa, who serves as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Governor, attributed the attacks to "agents of the PDP" in the state, motivated by a desire to undermine Otti's efforts to transform Abia. According to Uzoukwa, the Governor's achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture demonstrate his commitment to the state's development. He highlighted initiatives such as school retrofitting, hospital upgrades, road construction, and agricultural…
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Aug
18
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Umahi’s One-Year Achievements as “Working Minister of Works” Unlocks Igbo Support for Tinubu

Umahi’s One-Year Achievements as “Working Minister of Works” Unlocks Igbo Support for Tinubu

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, , , , ,
OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASEAugust 18, 2024 The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, expresses heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing an Igbo man, Senator Engr. Nweze David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, as Minister of Works. This strategic decision has repositioned the South-East towards a new partnership with the Federal Government. Before Senator Umahi's swearing-in on August 21, 2023, there were concerns over minimal ministerial positions allocated to the South-East. However, President Tinubu's appointment of an Igbo as Minister of Works has shifted the narrative, instilling inclusivity and representation for the Igbo people. Ongoing infrastructural development in the…
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Aug
17
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria’s forgotten poor! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria’s forgotten poor! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, , ,
“I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the words of President Bola Tinubu in a broadcast to the nation on the now-suspended #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. Among other things, the protests have highlighted the plight of Nigeria's forgotten poor, who are not just passive bystanders but active voices demanding change. The brief nature of this outcry finds its flow in the poor’s ability to sustain their demands and hold their…
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