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Jan

26

2024

Garba Shehu Urges Nigerians to Moderate Expectations of Political Leaders

Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Politics

Garba Shehu, a former presidential assistant, counselled Nigerians to temper their expectations for political leaders' performance, particularly that of President Bola Tinubu. Shehu brought up President Muhammadu Buhari's "crisis of expectations" while speaking at the 21st Daily Trust Annual Dialogue in Abuja. Shehu emphasised that it is unreasonable to expect politicians to satiate every request and he asked Nigerians to reconsider their expectations. He cited the significant reduction in journey time for travellers from three days to six hours for the Eastern Region as evidence of the transformative impact on infrastructure, drawing on the Buhari era. The former media aide…

Jan

24

2024

By OHAFIATV

Tinubu leaves Nigeria for a “private visit” in France.

PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Politics

President Bola Tinubu left Abuja for a "private visit" in Paris, France. Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for Tinubu, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. Regarding the purpose of the trip, the statement said nothing. The statement clarified that the visit was private. The President will be back in the nation during the first week of February 2024, the statement said. Remember that Tinubu welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the country on Tuesday?

Jan

22

2024

By OHAFIATV

President Tinubu: End Abuja’s security issues and beware of the northern conspiracy – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, calls upon President Tinubu to take immediate action in addressing the escalating insecurity challenges in Abuja. Additionally, we urge him to remain vigilant and cautious of a potential Northern conspiracy against his administration. Recent events and statements by prominent Northern leaders underscore the need for urgent attention to these matters. In the past months, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has observed with great concern the alarming utterances and vituperations of influential Northern leaders directed towards President Tinubu. Firstly, the Arewa Economic Forum, led by Ibrahim Shehu Yahaya, accused Tinubu of deliberately promoting a…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

Ogun State to Rehabilitate 472 Health Centers in Second Term

Metro, PoliticsHealthcare, Nigeria, Ogun State, Politics

During the governor's second term, the Ogun State government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, intends to renovate 472 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). As stated by Commissioner of Health Tomi Coker during a management retreat for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as well as healthcare facilities, this effort seeks to expand on the successes in the health sector. Ms. Coker emphasised that 100 PHCs were successfully renovated during Governor Abiodun's first term. The state government has invested a lot of money in PHC renovation and equipment, hiring qualified medical staff, and implementing cutting-edge features like tricycle ambulances. The Commissioner emphasized the commitment…

Jan

16

2024

By OHAFIATV

ECK Foundation to work with Kpang Sanwi Chiefdom to support vulnerable women and widows.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro2027, charity, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Politics

The ECK Foundation is about to enter into a new partnership of hope with Kpang Sanwi Chiefdom in furtherance of Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu's resolves during the foundation's establishment. The foundation's goal is to impact as many lives as possible through charity, sponsorship scholarships, and empowerment. Remember that the foundation organised a heated football tournament where talents were discovered to be sponsored, and that it participated in several social activities to better the lives of people at the last Yuletide. These activities included giving food and monetary donations to women in Abia and Anambra States. By offering the community in…