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Dec

07

2022

Mascot Kalu insists Abia too backward, needs Strong, Prepared Leader Like him for Positive Changes

NewsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The governorship candidate of Action Peoples Party, APP in Abia State, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu has said the state needs a young, vibrant and prepared leader like him to take over the mantle of leadership at this time. In an interview with ABN TV's Political Perspective, Mascot Kalu, a former Chief of Staff in the state said he has looked around and is not happy with some things happening in the state which he said he loves so much. According to him, there are not many young viable voices in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s, an age he said…

Dec

07

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency: Why Dr. Boris Olugu is the candidate to beat.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, Boris Olugu, Comr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The first responsibility of a good leader is the people, his second most important responsibility is the people, and his only priority "IS THE PEOPLE". Dr. Boris Olugu is a leader whose training as a minister of the word has brought him into close contact with the people at all times. He has dwelled and dined with the lowly and the non-privileged. He has cared for them, so he exactly feels their pulse. His intellectual dexterity is coated with proven antecedents traceable to integrity through disciplined training as a Reverend. His instincts and inclination are that "the flock must be…

Dec

07

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Experts say Cash withdrawals, ATMs limits heavy blow on looters, kidnappers, others

Business, Economy, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsBoko Haram, Crime, Economy, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Economic experts have said that the Central of Nigeria, CBN, revised policy on cash withdrawals is a heavy blow to looters of government funds, kidnappers, and fraudsters. A breakdown of CBN’s revised guidelines on the practical implementation of the naira redesign policy stated that starting from 9th January 2022, Automated Teller Machines, ATM/ Point of Sales, and POS withdrawals would be limited to N20,000 Per Day. The notification also disclosed that Automated Teller Machines, ATM, will dispense N200 and downward denominations, and defaulters of maximum deposit limit will have to pay 5 percent and 10 percent, respectively, as charges. It…

Dec

07

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

133 million poverty index: Twists, turns as FG, States trade blame

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBusiness, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The recent report by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that about 133 million Nigerians live in poverty is generating serious controversy, with the Federal and State governors now trading words. Recall that in the early month of November, NBS disclosed that 133 million Nigerians were multi-dimensionally poor, saying that the figure represents 63 percent of the country’s population. The report blamed the country’s rising poverty on poor access to education, living standards, health, employment, and security. It further indicated that 65% of the country’s poor people (86 million) live in the North, whereas 35% (nearly 47 million) live in…

Dec

06

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Have you read the glorious Manifesto of NNPP Candidate, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai?

Abia State, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, DUCO, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Ohafia4Gov2023, Politics, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

At the tail end of November, the New Nigeria People's Party engaged in a lot of activities in preparation for the gubernatorial campaign of Dr. Ukoai Iro Ukpai, the flag bearer. Prominent among the activities was the unveiling of the Deputy Governor, and official unveiling of the youth Techprenuer Bootcamp targeted and training at least 1500 tour's within the 3 senatorial zones of Abia state for the first set. Short Speech by Dr Ukpai Iro Ukpai to unveil the Glorious Manifesto to Abians on November 26, 2023 Unveiling of the Glorious Manifesto Early in 2020, we assembled at least four…