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Mar

31

2024

But what really is Nigeria’s problem? – Opinion

Column, News, OpinionNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE When, in 1814, Europe’s leading statesman, Count Metternich, said that Italy “is only a geographical expression”, the former Deputy of the Kingdom of Italy and the Father of Modern Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi, didn’t take it as an offence. Instead, the only question on his mind was how to create Italians. Take the recent detention escape of one of the Binance Executives held in Nigeria for tax evasion, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as a case study! Anjarwalla’s escape from protective custody didn’t tell us anything other than the statelessness of the Nigerian state. In some countries, there would by now…

Mar

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Youths Charges Older Politicians To Change Baton “We’re Ready To Fix Nigeria”

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bin Abbas, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

A national body under the umbrella of the National Youth Alliance, a gathering of awakened youths who believe that it is time to step into the big shoes and steer Nigeria to the path of progress, development and emancipation with fresh ideas backed with energy to achieve greatness, has urged the older generation of leaders who has done their best to step aside, hand over the baton and let the youths finish the race to restore Nigeria's glory. This was contained in a hearty statement singed by the President of NYA, Ambassador Bin Abbas and forwarded to OHAFIATV News on…

Mar

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bende L.G.A’s Mayor, Nwankwo says he is receptive to constructive criticism, pledges to work with OMPAN.

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsBende LGA, OMPAN, Politics, PUO

In addition to pledging to collaborate with the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Abia in the area of communication and information dissemination to highlight some of the admirable projects the Council is carrying out under his leadership, Hon. Barrister Chijioke Nwankwo, the mayor of Bende Local Government Area in Abia State, also stated that he is receptive to helpful criticism. "I am open to work with you and I am open to support you where we can," Hon. Nwankwo said, giving an audience to the recently inaugurated executive officials of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN)…

Mar

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Diamoye Faye’s Senegalese Presidential Victory; A Litmus Test For Democracy In Africa.

Column, News, Politics2024, Africa, Politics, senegal

The victory of 44-year-old Diamonye Faye in the previous Sunday’s Senegalese Presidential election has left a gap for other African countries to fill in terms of defending and sustaining the image of democracy. Mr. Faye of the Pastef opposition Party had been in jail for the past ten days before the election just to weaken his strength in slogging it out with the serving President at the polls, the ruling party’s Ba congratulated Mr. Faye ahead of the final declaration. For seventeen candidates to have conceded victory to Faye even when the poll was yet to be finalized told much about…

Mar

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Asaba Declaration: Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Communique On 2024 Easter Igbo Retreat; Set To Elect President from Rivers State

Column, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredDelta State, Metro, Next Level, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

OHANAEZE ANNOUNCES COUNTDOWN TO JANUARY 2025 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT GENERAL FROM RIVERS STATE Ndigbo Convergence at Asaba On the 24th and 25th, of March 2024, Ndigbo from all walks of life gathered in Asaba, Delta State for an Easter retreat, dubbed Asaba Declaration.It was aimed at challenging the misconceptions and misrepresentations held by the world, especially Nigerians, about the Igbo people. Despite facing unjust brutality, humiliation, and ostracism after the Civil War in 1970, the industrious spirit, vibrant energy, and entrepreneurial acumen of the Igbo have driven us to resurgence as a tribe. We have reclaimed our position as a…