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Jun

09

2023

Tinubu Signs Bill Raising Judges’ Retirement Age Into Law

NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, signed the bill on uniform retirement age for judicial officers into law, two weeks after his assumption of office. The President signed the bill into law at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, making it the first bill signed by the President. Naija News reports that the constitutional bill seeks to extend the retirement age of High Court Judges and others from 65 to 70 years, while the retirement age of Justices of the Appeal and Supreme Courts is already pegged at 70. The proposed alteration was entitled ‘Constitution of The Federal Republic of…

Jun

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Arewa Consultative Forum denies endorsing Orji Kalu for Senate Presidency

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Senate

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has denied endorsing former Abia governor, Sen.Orji Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji Musa Saidu, a member of the forum said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Saidu was reacting to a statement credited to Alhaji Yerima Shettima, the leader of the Arewa Youth Conservative Forum, AYCF, claiming that the ACF had endorsed Kalu for the position. “I want to say without fear of contradiction, that the ACF has no youth wing and there was no time that we sat to make Shettima…

Jun

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

The New Nigeria People’s Party: A Force to be Reckoned With in Abia State Politics

NewsIGP Alkali, Police, Politics

By Comr Amos Kalu The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) is a force to be reckoned with in Abia State politics, especially after her successful impressive outing in the just concluded 2023 general election. The party has quickly become a major player in the state's political landscape, with a focus on providing effective and accountable leadership to the people of Abia. The NNPP has a strong commitment to the promotion of good governance, transparency, and the rule of law. The party also advocates for the protection of the rights of all citizens, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity. With its…

Jun

02

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Gov Alex Otti appoints sole administrator, reopens Abia market

Abia State, Business, Economy, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Business, Economy, Politics

Governor Alex Otti has reopened the Umuehilegbu Industrial Market in Osisioma LGA of Abia State after it was closed for some time because of leadership crises. The governor appointed Timothy Iheke Kalu as the sole administrator of the market for three months, during which he is expected to work with various unions in the market to resolve all issues that led to the closure of the market. The new market sole administrator is also expected to institute proper leadership, which would enable the market to function seamlessly during his three-month reign.

Jun

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fuel subsidy: NLC declares nationwide strike

Economy, MetroFuel Scarcity, Metro, Nigeria, NLC, Politics

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, declared a nationwide strike from Wednesday next week. The union disclosed this during its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to Channels TV, the meeting was not unconnected to the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu and the subsequent hike in the pump price of petrol. The NEC comprises all Presidents, General Secretaries, Treasurers of all NLC’s affiliate unions; State Chairpersons and Secretaries of the NLC State Councils, Chairperson of the NLC Youth Committee and members of the National Administrative Council (NAC).