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Nov

28

2023

Emeka Kalu Condemns Perceived Injustice Towards Ndigbo In Lagos.

Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionEmeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance (GIGG) and President of the ECK Foundation, has referred to the systemic and unjustifiable displacement of the Igbo people in Lagos as undemocratic and unacceptable. He asserts that power is only justly exercised when it is directed towards the betterment of all. The PDP chieftain, who previously ran for governor of Abia state, claims that regardless of provocation, no one has the right to use state power against another person or group of people in an effort to exact political revenge because all Nigerians have the same…

Nov

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

“2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” book, to be launched Nov. 30

Education, Lifestyle, Metro, Sponsored2023, Metro, Okey Udo, Politics, Yabaji Yusuf Sani

Yagabi Sani, Patrick Lumumba as Guests at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for…

Nov

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lagos demolition: IPOB to S’East govs, Ohanaeze, NASS: ‘Support Biafra Independence’

NewsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

On Monday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) called on members of the National Assembly, governors of Southeast, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo to back the initiative for the actualization of Biafra. The statement was made by IPOB in opposition to the demolition of Igbo-owned buildings in Lagos. According to IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful, the destruction of Igbo-populated markets is a sign that the Igbo people are no longer welcomed in Nigeria. IPOB Biafra Part of a statement released by Powerful states: "We, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) family and global movement, denounce the economic sabotage that the Lagos State administration…

Nov

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

N27.5 trillion 2024 appropriation bill has been approved by FEC.

Economy, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Politics

On Monday, the Federal Executive Council gave its approval to the appropriation bill for the year 2024, which is expected to be presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu along with a total of N27.5 trillion. Ministers, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the national security adviser, and a few other high-ranking government officials, including permanent secretaries, are all members of the Council, which is the highest policy-forming body for the federal government. More to come.....

Nov

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

The N1 Million tagged ECK Foundation Football Tournament will begin Dec. 3.

Abia State, Entertainment, Sports2027, ECK Foundation, Emeka Kalu, Football, Politics

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Chief Dr. Emeka C. Kalu Football Competition, presented by Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation, will get underway. This was revealed during the Central Organizing Committee meeting for the football competition Speaking at the meeting, Chief Kalu Emmanuel, the chairman of the Central Organizing Committee, announced that the four Autonomous Communities in Bende Town will compete in the football competition using a knockout format. He also disclosed that all the necessary supplies, such as jerseys, balls, and gold cups, have been purchased, with a one million naira price tag to be divided among the…