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Nov

05

2023

Ohinoyi’s Demise: Governor Bello Receives Emir of Kano, HRM Ado Bayero, CFR, On Condolences

Politics, Sponsored2023, Kogi State, Politics, RIP, Yahaya Bello

Lokoja, Kogi State Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, on Sunday received the Emir of Kano, HRM Aminu Ado Bayero, CFR, as he visited to offer his condolences. During the visit, Alhaji Ado Bayero expressed his purpose in visiting, which was to extend his sympathies to the Government, the Governor, and the People of Kogi State following the passing of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ado Ibrahim, CFR, who peacefully departed on October 29, 2023. Governor Bello expressed his deep appreciation to the Emir and the Emirates Council for their heartfelt condolences and the effort of…

Nov

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emeka Kalu Unveils Agenda For Abia North In 2027 For Senate Seat

Abia State, Column, Politics2027, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Politics

ABUJA - Because of the alleged poor representations, neglect, and total abandonment of the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the provision of basic infrastructure, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, has decided to enter the 2027 general elections. Dr. Kalu, an engineer and President of the Eck Foundation, revealed his vision on Sunday in a discussion with newsmen, saying he sees it as his responsibility to give everything he has to ensure that Abia North constituents are freed from the old Egyptian political backwardness and taken a distance into the land flowing with milk…

Nov

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Additional petitions, allegations flood Abia panel for property and money recovery.

Abia State, MetroAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Okezie Ikpeazu, Politics

By Daniel Chibuike The Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Properties and Funds, led by Justice Florence Duruoha-Igwe (Rted), has entertained and cross-examined more cases brought before it by petitioners. In the petition JP/REC/52/2023, a case filed by Samuel Expo against the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, the immediate past Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, and the former Chairman of Obingwa LGA, Mrs. Uloma Nwogu, Eze Adolphus Abakwe, and the traditional prime minister of Itungwa autonomous community, Samuel Ekpo, it was alleged that 300 hectares of land donated to Itungwa/Itukpa community primary school in Obingwa were being used for…

Nov

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria, revenue, poverty and taxation atrophy – Opinion

Column, Economy, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE When our forefathers came up with the wise saying that ‘the earnest wish of potters is for the earth to be clay’, it was not only worthy of commendation but also no mean achievement. The beauty of the adage is that, in some 1000 years to come, it will still be relevant. So, instead of concentrating on having more wealth, the wisdom in it is learning how to be frugal and maximally productive with the little that’s available. Simple Economics: economic activities breed taxation, while taxation without representation is problematic. Generally, the mission of governments is revenue…

Nov

03

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Workers declare strike on Wednesday in protest to Ajaero’s attack

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsHope Uzodinma, Imo State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, NLC, Opinion, Police, Politics

In response to their President Joe Ajaero's beating and kidnapping, organized labor, which is made up of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, has announced plans for a statewide strike. At a press conference on Friday, the strike that is set for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was announced. The joint union leaders have presented a six-point demand to the Federal Government, which includes the immediate removal of the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the Area Commander, and other officials for their alleged involvement in the brutalization and humiliation of Ajaero and other workers. Tommy Okon, the…