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FOSAD urges FG to revert International Passport fees to affordable price, says Nigerians are struggling with untold hardship The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) is worried over the recent increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport in Nigeria, which has now become more expensive than the national minimum wage. This situation is unacceptable and places an undue burden on ordinary Nigerians, who are already grappling with severe economic hardships. As a key document required for travel and identification, the international passport should be accessible to all citizens, regardless of their economic status. The current pricing structure (N100,000)…

Ibe Okwara Movement, the political structure of the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, says Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, shall defeat and inflict more political injury on the sponsors of the campaign of calumny against the lawmaker. The group in a statement released on Thursday, signed by Chief Ajah Kalu said it was responding to a “malicious attack on Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa by one Cletus Kalu Nwankwo and his committee of friends”. “We note with concern the incoherent and convoluted press statement issued by the ethically-challenged Cletus Kalu Nwankwo and his committee of friends with the title, “Arochukwu/Ohafia moves to…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) wishes to express its concern over recent political developments involving Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu. Recently, Kalu sparked outrage in his home state of Abia following his declaration that Governor Alex Otti would be unseated in 2027 by whatever means. In a viral video, he had declared that Otti would be the last Labour Party governor in Abia. He boasted that as Nigeria’s number six citizen, he would not sit by and allow an opposition party to control Abia. The Deputy Speaker further stated that Abia must be…

In a bid to ensure food sufficiency in his constituency, the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has distributed bags of fertilizers to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Osonwa, who was represented by his legislative aides, said the gesture was in fulfillment of his promise to the farmers when he distributed high yielding seedlings to enhance maximum yield this farming season. He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the items in order to increase their yield and boost food security in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State, and Nigeria at large. See…

In a landmark move, the Federal Government has launched the National Youth Dialogue, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians and fostering patriotism among the youth. Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. This pioneering program promises to: - Enhance entrepreneurship skills - Provide cooperative training - Facilitate access to resources - Foster networking opportunities Olawande, has called on young Nigerians to join forces and drive positive change. "It's time to exchange ideas and support one another," he said, emphasizing the need for consistent engagement, entrepreneurship, training, and job opportunities.…

On Tuesday, the Spokesperson to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Levinus Nwabughiogu, released a statement which denied a viral video circulating on social media, saying that the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu did not grant any interview to Spin Fm. The Whisperer reported Tuesday that Mr Nwabughiogu, in a statement posted on his Facebook page, urged “members of the public to desist from circulating such video as doing so may have its legal consequences “.   However, Mr Nwabughiogu’s post was eventually deleted a few minutes after it was published on his page.

FG Inaugurates 10-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Judgement On Local Governments Autonomy The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation - Chairman 2. Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice - Member 4. Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic…

Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima Honored with EBUBE SINACHI 1, Presents Lavish Gifts to Olokoro Royalty and Communities On August 15, 2024, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, was conferred with the prestigious Royal Chieftaincy title of EBUBE SINACHI 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma at a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The event, attended by dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers, highlighted Hon. Chima's commitment to his community and his role as a respected leader. The ceremony followed the Iwaji festival, a culturally significant event celebrating the new yam harvest, hosted by His Royal…

  Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives August 20, 2024 Kalu's Call on Gov Alex Otti to Rejoin APC: Deputy Speaker Did Not Grant Spin 95.3 FM , Umuahia Any Interview Our attention has been drawn to a video recording making the rounds on the social media wherein the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who also represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State is said to have called on the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the…

The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…