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Mar

04

2024

Open Letter To Mben Politicians On Realities Of 2027 Politics – ANYA

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Sponsored2027, Abia North Youth Agenda - ANYA, Abia State, Next Level, Opinion, Politics, Udoeze Kalu

I have observed with keen interest and surprise the way politics is managed within our political sphere as a people. Today, I would like to dwell on the attitude of the average Ohafia politician who has continued to see elective position in Abia State as his birthright or a package that should be handed to him on a platter of gold, but the reality is, no matter which prism you view it from, elective position is to be contested, not given. My point here is not to say that Ohafia people do not deserve the lofty positions as governors, senators,…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Aiyedatiwa Swears In New Cabinet Members

News, PoliticsAiyedatiwa, Ondo State, Politics

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of [State Name] has inaugurated six commissioners, eight special advisers, and the new head of service, Bayo Philip, in a ceremony held on Friday. During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the newly appointed officials to view their positions as a call to serve the people diligently. He emphasized the importance of good governance and urged them to prioritize policies aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the citizens. The governor reminded the appointees of the critical nature of the current period, urging them to demonstrate leadership by example and avoid extravagant lifestyles. He also appealed to…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

INEC Sets Procedures for Edo Gubernatorial Candidate Nomination

News, Politics2024, Edo State, INEC, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to open its online portal for political parties to upload the details of their nominated candidates for the Edo governorship election on March 4. According to Sam Olumekun, INEC's national commissioner, the portal will be open from March 4 to March 24 for parties to upload the personal particulars and names of their nominated candidates. Following the February 24 deadline for primaries, political parties will have 20 days to complete the uploading process, with access codes for the portal available from March 1. Olumekun emphasized that the 20-day window is sufficient…

Mar

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Govt. Dismissed as fake, the news of suing FG, President Tinubu.

NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Federal government, Politics

IGNORE FAKE NEWS ABOUT GOV OTTI SUING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, PRESIDENT TINUBU Abia State Government’s attention has been drawn to a fake report trending on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), that the Governor had sued the Nigerian Government and President Bola Tinubu at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The fake news claims that Governor Otti sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria and President Tinubu for allegedly refusing to grant the request of the Abia Governor to establish a seaport as well as an international airport in Abia. Another part of the badly stringed and concocted report alleges that Governor Otti…

Feb

29

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Drug Testing for Secondary School Students

Education, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsHealth, Healthcare, Metro, National Assembly, Politics, Representatives

The House of Representatives has passed a motion calling for the introduction of mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across Nigeria. Initiated by Moshood Oshun (APC-Lagos), the motion highlights adolescence as a critical period susceptible to various influences, including experimental curiosity and peer pressure. Oshun emphasized the importance of youth in national development and expressed concern over the rising prevalence of substance abuse among them. Citing studies, he noted that one in every four students aged 15 to 19 in Nigeria engages in substance abuse, with codeine-containing syrup and tramadol being the most commonly abused drugs. The motion advocates…