Politics Archives - Page 219 of 486

Aug

31

2024

Nigeria’s naira crude revolution – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Business, Column, Economy, News, PoliticsBusiness, Economy, Opinion, Politics

Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, pms, to the Nigerian market by September 2024. The Federal Government has also announced that sales of crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries will begin on October 1, 2024. To address concerns about pump prices and dollar-naira exchange rates, the Federal Executive Council approved a plan. The plan offers 450,000 barrels for domestic consumption in naira to Nigerian refineries, with Dangote Refinery as the pilot. To begin with, this directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) marks a…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Congratulates Jennifer Adighije on the NDPHC Appointment

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, PoliticsAbia State, Chibuike Jonas, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area, and 2023 Abia Gubernatorial Candidate, has congratulated Engr. Jennifer Adighije on her appointment as Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a statement he signed and made available to OHAFIATV, Mazi Jonas praised Adighije's exceptional skills and experience in engineering and management, showcased in her previous roles, including her position as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Entrepreneurship Development in Communication Innovation and Digital Economy. With a Master's degree in…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Disrupts Event Organized Without Her Permission

Metro, News, PoliticsLifestyle, Opinion, Politics

In a viral video, Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye was seen confronting organizers of an event held in the Ministry's name without her approval. She emphasized the need for women empowerment in such activities, stating: "Let this be the last time Women Affairs will organize anything that I am not aware of. You try next time, I will come here and get you people disgraced." She criticized the organizers for wasting resources on "frivolous things" that don't impact the people, saying: "For a while, this is what we keep on organizing. Few weeks ago, there was hunger protest and they talked about…

Aug

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Igbo Day 2024 – Seeking God’s Intervention Amidst Insecurity & Marginalization

Metro, News, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics

IGBO DAY: IGBOLAND BLEEDS, DESECRATED AND POLLUTED, OHANAEZE NDIGBO SEEKS GOD’S INTERVENTION ON SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2024 As the sacred narrative of our people unfolds, we, the esteemed leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, rise in unity and profound concern to address the grievous plight confronting the Igbo nation on this year’s commemoration of Igbo Day. Our collective hearts are heavy with the unspeakable anguish wrought by decades of oppression, socio-political marginalization, and insecurity that have plagued our homeland since the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914. Our beloved Southeast has become a crucible of suffering, caught in the merciless grip of escalating insecurity…

Aug

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deconstructing The Pervasive Peace Of The Graveyard – Nwaokobia Jnr

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

(Culled from My Morning Show Arise TV Interview of Sunday 25th August, 2024). Today unlike most days I am dressed from head to toe in white… White emblematizes and epitomizes peace, but here I am opposed to the peace of the graveyard contrived and procured by supporters of the present watch who are desperately dividing our Country on ethnic, regional and religious lines. Some have taken our national debate to an abysmal low. They argue that since the North was largely quiet throughout the 8 years of locust superintended over by Mohammadu Buhari, the South should and must oblige Tinubu…