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Jun

07

2025

Chief Okoh Cautions APC Leadership: Beware of Fake Followership and Protect Loyal Members

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, All Progressives Congress, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Politics

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has raised a critical concern about the party's recent influx of newcomers from other political parties. According to Chief Okoh, these new entrants may not necessarily be genuine APC supporters, but rather agents seeking to exploit the party's current momentum for their own gain. In a statement, Chief Okoh expressed his apprehension about the potential consequences of these newcomers on the party's internal dynamics and long-term viability. He warned that some of these individuals might be "fifth columnists" who could undermine the party from…

Jun

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth 1: By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abiodun KOMOLAFE, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

I am an angry Nigerian! I am angry because Ijebu-Jesa, my hometown, is a town where the past and present intersect in a complex blend of tradition and modernity. The headquarters of Oriade Local Government in Osun State seems to be struggling to find its footing, and it is as if my Native Nazareth is stuck in a time warp where progress and stagnation coexist in an uneasy balance. The concept of ‘home’ in Ijebu-Jesa is a complex one. It’s a place of belonging, but also a site of struggle. The rich cultural heritage is still palpable, but the lack…

Jun

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Idima Abam Development Union Lauds Rep. Ibe Okwara for Quality Representation

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Arochukwu, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Idima Abam Development Union has applauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his impactful and inclusive representation. A delegation from the Union, led by Elder Felix Onwuchekwa, paid a solidarity visit to the lawmaker at his National Assembly office in Abuja on Monday. During the visit, the group expressed their gratitude for Hon. Okwara’s quality representation and used the opportunity to reinforce their continued support. They also appealed to the lawmaker not to forget Idima Abam community in the distribution of the dividends of democracy. Key among their requests…

Jun

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rethinking Nigeria’s Economic Challenges Beyond Narrative of Hard Work – Emeka Kalu Replies OUK

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia North, Emeka Kalu, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Dear Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, I am compelled to respond to your recent assertion that Nigerians are not used to working hard. As the President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and determination of Nigerians from all walks of life. While I understand your intention to highlight the challenges facing our nation, I strongly believe that your statement oversimplifies the complex issues hindering our economic growth and development. Structural challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, corruption, and policy inconsistencies, have stifled entrepreneurship and innovation, making it difficult for hard work to translate into prosperity. Furthermore, our economic…

May

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tasks before South-West Development Commission – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Politics

There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past. There appears to be a big difference between today’s ‘development commissions’ and the ‘development corporations’, which emerged in the 1950s. The development corporations, such as the Western Nigeria Development Corporation, under its pioneer chairman, Chief Alfred Rewane, and the Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation, under Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu,…