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Feb

15

2025

Breaking News: Rwanda-Backed Rebels Seize Second Airport in Eastern Congo

NewsAfrica, DR Congo, Politics, Rwanda, World News

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - In a developing story, OHAFIATV has confirmed that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Bukavu airport, their second airport seizure in eastern Congo. According to eyewitnesses, the rebels launched a surprise attack on the airport early Friday morning, overpowering government forces. The airport, located in the eastern city of Bukavu, is a strategic location that controls access to the region. President Tshisekedi Calls for International Support Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has urged the international community to intervene and support the country in its fight against the rebels. In a statement, President Tshisekedi warned…

Feb

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump should be a wake-up call! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, America, Donald Trump, Opinion, Politics, United States of America

President Donald Trump of the United States of America is a creation of time. The key point is not in changing America. Instead, Trump is revealing America as it is! The America that we knew – represented by F.D. Roosevelt, J.F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter – was perhaps just a fleeting moment or a facade. Trump’s presidency has exposed the underlying realities of the country, making it clear that the perceived America was not entirely genuine. Trump epitomizes the body and the spirit of the White conquest of Native Americans, which is reflected in his immigration policy. On the surface,…

Feb

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Inauguration: South East Development Commission Sets Tone for Regional Growth

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Metro, Politics, SEDC

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has officially begun its operations, marking a significant milestone in the region's development journey. The commission's Board Chair, Chief Emeka Wogu, expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and commended him for fulfilling his promise to the people of the South East. Chief Wogu, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, assured that the commission would exceed expectations in contributing to the region's development. The SEDC aims to implement impactful, high-value projects that create jobs and contribute to the overall development of the…

Feb

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Supreme Court Verdict: Ohanaeze Warns Fubara To Work With Amaewhule or Face Disgraceful Exit

Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCross River, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics, Siminalayi Fubara

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 10/02/2025 The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, feels compelled to address the recent Supreme Court verdict concerning Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara's lawsuit against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and 26 other distinguished lawmakers. The Court's dismissal of Governor Fubara's claims, rendered on February 10, 2025, under case number SC/CV/1071/2024, stands as a resounding triumph for democracy and a reaffirmation of the rule of law in our beloved nation. This ruling is not merely a legal decision; it is a clarion call for governance steeped in…

Feb

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredNext Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

"PROPOSED 31 STATES; NORTH HAS 19 STATES, SOUTH HAS 17 STATES —TINUBU MUST CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL STATES FOR THE SOUTH!" The road to a united Nigeria demands that we confront our historical inequalities with courage and resolve. Together, let us forge a future that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our great nation. OHANAEZE NDIGBO Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost sociocultural organization representing the Igbo people and, by extension, the Southern regions of Nigeria, unequivocally voices its profound objections to the recent proposal put forth by the House of Representatives advocating for the creation of thirty-one new states. This proposal…