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Aug

2025

Pension Benefits for Politicians: A Moral Wickedness Against Society

OPINION#Pension, #PensionBenefitsForPoliticians

Pension Benefits for Politicians: A Moral Wickedness Against Society By Paschal Ifeanyi Nwosu Esq The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislations', says, Jeremy Bentham , implying that leadership wickedness undermines the greatest happiness of the greatest number . This is often the case where legislative power is abused inappropriately to better the lives of the privileged few to the detriment of the polity . The greater good is bedeviled by political criminality perpetrated by politicians that have insulated theirselves from the emasculating poverty , hardship and economic dysfunction in our polity by creating…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

Philanthropy and Politics: Chief Emeka Kalu’s Political Permutations

OPINION"Dr.Kalu’spoliticalPermutations, #ChiefDrEmekaKalu, #DrEmekaKalu'sHumanitarianOutreaches, #ECKFoundation, revolution

Philanthropy and Politics: Chief Emeka Kalu’s Political Permutations Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu emerges as one of Nigeria’s most influential political thinkers and philanthropists, with insights and political maneuvers that redefine leadership and governance in contemporary Nigeria, particularly in the Southeast. In an era marked by socio-economic challenges and a demand for political renewal, Kalu’s approach seamlessly integrates visionary thinking, community-centered values, and strategic innovation. At the core of Dr. Kalu’s leadership philosophy lies the Igbo maxim “Onye Ahala Nwanne Ya,” which translates to “let no one leave their brother behind.” This powerful principle fuels his unwavering commitment to humanitarian…

Aug

2025

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NIS lists reasons for expanded Visa restrictions, Charges Nigerians on adherence

NATIONAL NEWS#DonaldTrump, #ExpandedVisaRestriction, #Immigration, #VisabanonNigerians

NIS lists reasons for expanded Visa restrictions, Charges Nigerians on adherence By Charity Uwakwe Following the concerns raised by the government of the United States of America (USA), through President Donald Trump, as it regards the misuse of its visas by Nigerians, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has enjoined the citizenry to endeavour to adhere strictly to the various stipulations of their Visa when travelling to the States. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) gave this advice Thursday, saying it will help in curtailing the extant expanded blanket restrictions on Nigeria. The statement signed by AS Akinlabi, NIS spokesperson, lamented that…

Aug

2025

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10 Nigerian Communities benefit Access Bank Clean Water Project

METRO#AccessBank, #AccessBankCleanWaterProject, #AccessBankPartnersHacey, #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, #WaterborneDiseases

10 Nigerian Communities benefit Access Bank Clean Water Project As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in 10 communities across Nigeria. Through the Access Clean Water Project, Access Bank has facilitated the installation of boreholes in 10 underserved communities, namely: Arogun, Omu Ishoko, Kemta, Ajibode, Aleku, Ogunrun, Oniwawa, Okeran, Abaren, and Afojupa, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for thousands of residents. The project, implemented in partnership with HACEY, a leading…

Aug

2025

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Actress Omotala is dead! Nollywood mourns

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActressOmotalaOdunsiPopularMovies, #ActressOmotolaOdunsiisdead, #Lisabimovie, #Nollywood

Actress Omotala is dead! Nollywood mourns The Nollywood industry, a leading entertainment industry in Nigeria has lost another of their popular Actresses, Omotala Odunai to the cold hands of death. The vibrant Yoruba Nollywood star joined her ancestors yesterday, The shocking news of the sudden demise of this young beautiful, talented Actress, has again, thrown the industry in its entirety into a mourning state. Meanwhile, her death news was announced by her colleague, Bakare Zainab. Among the movies where she played a vital a role.was "Lisabi" wherein she acted alongside Actor Lateef Adedimejim. Zainab, however, did not reveal the cause…

Aug

2025

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Breaking! Benue Residents desert homes, take cover, over fresh attack

METRO#2025BenueAttack, #DesertedhomesinBenue, #FreshgunmenattackinBenue

Breaking! Benue Residents desert homes, take cover, over fresh attack There is a sudden surge of terror in Tor-Donga, a community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, consequent on a deadly attack by suspected gunmen in the early hours of today, Friday, August 1. According to some eyewitnesses, the fierce looking fully armed attackers invaded the area, shooting intermittently, thus compelling residents to evade their homes in search of safety. The assault reportedly left several peopl0e injured, while many others remain missing as families scatter in the chaos. Local sources said the gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles…

Aug

2025

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ANAMBRA: FENRAD bemoans surge in kidnapping, violence, others *Outlines measures to curb menace

NEWS#Bloodshedinanambra, #Kidnappinginanambrastate, #Killingsinanambra, #mSoludo'seffortrocurbcriminalitiesinanambra, FENRAD

ANAMBRA: FENRAD bemoans surge in kidnapping, violence, others*Outlines measures to curb menace A clarion call has been made by the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a frontline civil society organisation committed to justice, accountability, and human security, suggesting possible measures to abate the hike in the subsisting criminal activities that have overwhelmed Anambra State. FENRAD, while acknowledging the proactive steps taken by the Anambra State Government, particularly through the launch of Operation Udo Ga-Achi and the enactment of the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025, however, expressed acrimony over what it described as "structural weaknesses in the state's…

Aug

2025

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Mass circumcision claims lives of 39 men, dozens maimed in incompetent procedures

FOREIGN NEWS#Mutilationinsoithafrica, #Unskilledcircumcisioninsoithafrica

Mass circumcision claims lives of 39 men, dozens maimed in incompetent procedures Not fewer than 39 ebullient young men have surrendered to the cold hands of death, consequently upon a botched circumcision process in South Africa. In South Africa, a mass c!circumcision ceremony has led to the decapitation and disfiguring of 39 boys and numerous others, respectively, due to an unprofessional tribal ‘initiation’ procedures. While authorities closed unlawful schools, the Minister for the Department of Governance & Traditional Affairs established a goal of zero deaths in registered schools by 2025. Victims of unskilled mass circumcision in South Africa. Eighty percent…

Jul

2025

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2027 PRESIDENCY: Atiku bags ‎Dr. Kalu’s Endorsement

POLITICS#AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Atiku'sTenureAsVicePresident, #Dr.EmekaKalu, #Dr.KaluEndorsesAtiku, #ECKFoundation, #GlobalInitiativeForGoodGovernance

2027 PRESIDENCY: Atiku bags ‎Dr. Kalu's Endorsement 2027 PRESIDENCY: Atiku bags ‎Dr. Kalu's Endorsement‎‎Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of the E.C.K Foundation, and convener of Global Initiative For Good Governance (GIGG), has thrown his support behind Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential bid. He cited Atiku's experience and tenacity as key factors that make him a strong candidate to defeat President Tinubu. According to Dr. Kalu, Atiku's leadership would bring significant economic transformation and revitalization to Nigeria.‎According to him, ‎Atiku's tenure as Vice President revealed his ability to drive economic liberalization, trade investments, as well as job creation, thus making him an…

Jul

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Tension Rocks Edo State As Okpebholo Resigns

POLITICS#Democracy, #EdoStateGovernment, #Okpeboloresigns

BREAKING NEWS: Tension Rocks Edo State As Okpebholo Resigns Political tension is seething silently in Edo State consequent on the resignation of Deacon Darlington Okpebholo Ray, the Lead Spokesman of the Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In citing the hijack of the party by undemocratic forces. In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 5 in Esan North East Local Government Area, Okpebholo Ray, amidst a feeling of disappointment, bemoaned the subsisting hijack of the party by perceived undemocratic forces. He also announced his immediate withdrawal from…