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Peter Obi condemned the government plan to buy New presidential jet describing it as being extremely insensitive to the struggles of average Nigerians at this unprecedented economic crisis in Nigeria

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At a time when our country is trending on the global media for facing its worst economic crisis, marked by high inflation, a falling currency, and widespread poverty, the government’s plan to buy new presidential jets demonstrates extreme insensitivity to citizens’ struggles.

With rising insecurity, poverty, hunger, and homelessness, this decision highlights the disconnect between the government and the people. It is unacceptable and demands a more compassionate use of resources, prioritizing citizens’ welfare.

It’s on record that our presidential jets have an average age of 12 years, purchased when most Nigerians could afford basic necessities. Now, as our country faces significant challenges, including a high debt profile, our citizens are in even greater need.

Instead of adding to our luxuries, we should be focused on alleviating their suffering and finding solutions to their problems. For long, our bad leadership has made our priorities, as leaders, to be at variance to the needs of society, which is why we are headed now south, as a nation.

To elucidate further, despite dropping down to the fourth-largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $252 billion and a per capita income of $1,080, with huge debt burdens and borrowing to service debts, yet, we are spending $15 million for our Vice President’s residence, while the USA, the world’s largest economy with a GDP of $25 trillion, about 100 times our GDP, and a per capita income of $80,000, about 80 times ours, still houses their Vice President in Number 1 Observatory Circle, a house built over 100 years ago, and whose value is obviously less than the $15 million we are spending on our VP’s residence.

A reputable real estate company, actually, reports that the US Vice President’s Official Residence is valued at about $7.5 million today.

While we had earlier refurbished the old VP residence with $2 million, the over 100 years old US Vice President’s house has only undergone wide scale renovations twice, funded by tax payers money; in 1993 and in 2021. Every new US VP is free to finance any minor refurbishing from his personal funds.

It’s, therefore, time to stop this impunity, insensitivity, and shamelessness and refocus on the needs of our people. We must prioritize education, healthcare, and lifting our citizens out of poverty.

Let us work together to build a nation that truly serves its people, not just the interests of a few. Let’s rise to the challenge, and build this new Nigeria which is now more possible than ever before. -PO

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Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Becomes New Conservative Party Leader

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In a controversial move, Guinea’s junta leader has promoted himself to the rank of army general, reinforcing his authority within the nation’s military hierarchy.

Guinea’s junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, has promoted himself to the rank of army general as the coup-affected West African nation celebrated the establishment of its formidable armed forces.

In September 2021, at the age of 43, Doumbouya forcefully took control by ousting President Alpha Conde. Ironically, Conde had previously appointed then-Colonel Doumbouya to lead an elite unit responsible for safeguarding the head of state against such coups.

In a decree issued on Friday evening, Doumbouya—whose supporters have encouraged him to run for president once the junta relinquishes power—was also granted the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Colatier, which is the nation’s highest honor.

This was for “his unwavering efforts to foster social unity and collaboration among different communities.”

Since 2020, Doumbouya has been among several military officers who have taken control in West Africa, alongside counterparts in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Doumbouya has overseen a continuous suppression of dissent, with numerous opposition leaders being detained, prosecuted in court, or compelled to go into exile.

Despite its abundant natural resources, Guinea continues to be a nation in poverty.

For decades, authoritarian or dictatorial governments have ruled it.

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Breaking: Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama is dead.

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Breaking: Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama is dead.

Prof Amos Utuama, who was deputy governor from 2007 to 2015, died after a protracted illness in the early hours of Saturday in Lagos.

Prof Amos Utuama who was deputy to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for eight years died at the age of 77.

 

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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.
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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win
The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

Meanwhile, the Young Progressives Party, YPP won the remaining Chairmanship positions in Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas.

The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

Meanwhile, the Young Progressives Party, YPP won the remaining Chairmanship positions in Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas.

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