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Feb

27

2025

Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Program Earns Praise from Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituents

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have lauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, for his dedication to youth empowerment through his scholarship initiative. During a mock exam for students seeking to benefit from the programme, community members expressed their appreciation, emphasising that education remains the foundation for societal progress and development. Reacting to the initiative, a community leader from Ohafia, King Jaja, said: “Kudos! This reminds me of my life and Chief Arthur Nzeribe Education Foundation Scholarship in the late 80s. He may have been doing it for politics’ sake, but a poor boy from Abia…

Feb

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond the Veil of Hate: Unpacking the Fani-Kayode Fallacy – Chidiebere J. Okoh

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, chidiebere okoh, Comr Amos Kalu, Femi Fani-Kayode, Opinion, Politics

As Nigeria continues to grapple with the complexities of its past, it's astonishing to see politicians like Femi Fani-Kayode perpetuating divisive narratives that only serve to widen the ethnic chasm. In a recent outburst, Fani-Kayode claimed that the Igbos were responsible for the 1966 coup, a notion that has been thoroughly debunked by historians and scholars. But let's set the record straight. The Igbos weren't responsible for the assassination of Dele Giwa, the imprisonment of Obafemi Awolowo, or the assassination of Bola Ige. They weren't responsible for the killing of MKO Abiola and his wife, Kudirat. And they certainly weren't…

Feb

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Exorbitant Effects of Current Telecom Charges: ECK Calls for Immediate Reversal

Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The recent hike in telecom service charges by network providers such as MTN and Airtel has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians. Despite warnings from labor unions and other stakeholders, these providers have increased data subscription charges, with one gigabyte now costing 600 naira, up from the original 350 naira. This move has been deemed highly exploitative, particularly in light of the country's current economic struggles. The Chairman and President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, and the director of Global Initiative For Good Governance, GIGG, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has faulted the Nigerian government's approval of this tariff hike that has been…

Feb

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Empowering Future Leaders: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Vocational Training Initiative

Abia State, Education, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Education, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, representing Arochukwu and Ohafia Federal Constituency in Abia State, has launched a vocational training program in information technology to empower the youth. Selected from the 5,000 Youths Empowerment Program, the beneficiaries will gain cutting-edge IT skills for promising careers in the tech industry. The program covers software development, network administration, cybersecurity, and digital marketing, providing hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and state-of-the-art resources. This initiative addresses the demand for skilled IT professionals and empowers the youth to contribute to their communities' economic growth. Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's commitment to education and youth empowerment is evident in this…

Feb

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ANYA Faults The Recent Revelations of IBB, Questions His True Intention

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia North Youth Agenda - ANYA, Comr Amos Kalu, IBB, Opinion, Politics, Udoeze Kalu

A youth pressure group, Abia North Youth Agenda, ANYA, has expressed mixed feelings regarding the recent revelations of General Ibrahim Babangida regarding the 1966 Coup that led to widespread pogrom and the eventual declaration of Republic of Biafra in 1967. This is after raising many worrisome questions as to the real intentions of the ex military head of state and the timing. The Coordinator of the group, Hon. Udoeze Kalu, dropped some posers directed at IBB who he said took over 60 years to speak up on this burning issues that has remained a stain in the trajectory of Nigeria…