Opinion Archives - Page 133 of 235

Dec

24

2023

History will judge me; I served Nigeria well—Babangida

Lifestyle, OpinionIBB, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Personality

Former Nigerian military Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida said history will judge him for his contribution to the country, saying he did his best. Babangida claimed his greatest accomplishment was learning about the culture and making friends. However, the former Nigerian leader admitted to using coercion and discussion when addressing journalists at his Hilltop home in Minna, Niger State. His accomplishments as Head of State? "Number one is that I served the country the best I could." “It may not satisfy you, but I did my best; history will decide. “I related well to the countrymen. Since I was…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Accelerate the use of Chinese currency, Representatives urge FG

Business, Economy, Metro, PoliticsBusiness, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Representatives

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have been urged by the House of Representatives to expedite the Chinese Yuan's adoption as a substitute trading currency. This call was part of a resolution that was approved on Wednesday in response to a motion made by Jafaru Leko. Recall that the Federal Government of Nigeria and China established a bilateral currency swap arrangement. This was reported by OHAFIATV News. Amidst the naira's struggle against major Western currencies, Leko encouraged the government to embrace the current in the motion. According to him, the currency need to be included in Nigeria's…

Dec

19

2023

By OHAFIATV

Nigeria-frequenting American, says Cotonou Airport is better than Lagos; Beninese officials don’t beg for money.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionAmerica, Entertainment, Metro, Opinion

Tourist Nathan Lugo compared Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in Benin to Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Nigeria. American Ifa fan Lugo posted on Facebook that Cotonou is better than Lagos. Unlike the MMIA in Lagos, he was not discriminated against as an Orisa devotee at the Cotonou airport. He posted photographs "I've visited Benin Republic's Yorùbáland multiple times for years. First time in 2018. "I had never flown directly into or out of Cotonou, Benin Republic.For perspective, I've flown to Yorùbáland in Nigeria annually through Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport since 1998! Yes, 25 years! At least four times last…

Nov

22

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Evaluating Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu’s Antecedents.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Discussing someone's antecedents involves their past, instincts, and constituents—positive or negative. The noble deeds that have earned Chief Emeka Kalu recognition, reputation, and good news motivate us. Before acquiring his positive reputation, he helped others' lives by adding values, whose results are apparent in an open template. The smart politician and businessman from Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has spent his life helping others live meaningful, joyful lives to develop humanity.Considering his caution and tireless efforts to keep his party, PDP, from failing, he has become great and important politically. Chief Kalu organised and motivated the African American…

Nov

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa Off Season Elections, Why Expect Fairness, Peace, When ‘Snatch It And Run With It’ Is In The Saddle?

Column, Opinion, Politics2023, Bayelsa, Chris Nwaokobia, Imo State, Kogi State, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics, Security

I'm beginning to believe that we suffer from gross selective amnesia as a nation. I have read befuddling wistfulness manifest in many commentaries about possible free, fair, and credible polls in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo. And I wonder who did it. Are you not aware that the morning tells largely what the day will be like? With the electoral larceny of February and March 2023 and the attendant judicial summersaults, tell me who believes in the sanctity and sanity of the electoral process anymore? Who will wait for a sullied, stained, tainted, and corrupt umpire—in this case, Mahmood Yakubu's INEC—to…