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Aug
06
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
HISTORICAL FLASHBACK: Dick Tiger: Boxing Legend and War Hero

HISTORICAL FLASHBACK: Dick Tiger: Boxing Legend and War Hero

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August 14, 1929 - December 14, 1971 In a remarkable life that spanned over four decades, Nigerian professional boxer Dick Tiger left an indelible mark on the world of sports and beyond. Born Richard Ihetu on August 14, 1929, Tiger's achievements in the ring and on the battlefield cemented his place in history. A Boxing Pioneer Tiger's boxing career was nothing short of phenomenal. He became the first African to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991, a testament to his remarkable skills and achievements in the sport. War Hero But Tiger's bravery and prowess extended…
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Aug
05
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Ensuring Equity and Fairness in  Election of Next Ohafia L.G.A  Chairman: The Case for Okamu Ward

Ensuring Equity and Fairness in  Election of Next Ohafia L.G.A  Chairman: The Case for Okamu Ward

Breaking, Nigeria, Politics
As the election for the next Ohafia Local Government Chairman approaches, it is essential to emphasize the need for equity and fairness in the selection process. For too long, the position has been dominated by a few wards, leaving others feeling marginalized and excluded. Okamu Ward deserves a chance to produce the next chairman to ensure a more equitable representation of the local government. Ohafia Local Government has a long history of rotating the chairmanship position among its wards. However, a closer examination reveals that some wards have had more opportunities than others. Okamu Ward, in particular, has been overlooked…
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Aug
04
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Re: Zero Protest in Southeast Not Due to Political Maneuvering; Don’t Take Credit

Re: Zero Protest in Southeast Not Due to Political Maneuvering; Don’t Take Credit

Breaking, Nigeria, Politics,
PRESS STATEMENT - July 4, 2024 The Southeast Zone of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) is compelled to respond to the recent press briefing by Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, regarding the Southeast region's indifference to the ongoing nationwide protests. We categorically state that the absence of protests in the Southeast is not a result of political influence or maneuvering, but rather a manifestation of the people's detachment from the Nigerian state. Any politician or group claiming credit for this development is either being dishonest or insensitive to the region's challenges. The NYA emphasizes that this…
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Aug
03
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
INSECURITY: Resign Now And Face Investigation, NYA Fires Back At Gov Uzodimma, Condemns Attempt To Intimidate Nonsonkwa

INSECURITY: Resign Now And Face Investigation, NYA Fires Back At Gov Uzodimma, Condemns Attempt To Intimidate Nonsonkwa

Breaking, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics
August 3, 2024 The Southeast Zonal Chapter of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) vehemently condemns Governor Hope Uzodinma's attempt to intimidate our Imo State Chairman, Comrade Chinonso Uba Nonsonkwa, and the entire NYA leadership and members in Imo State. Governor Uzodinma's catastrophic failure to protect lives and properties in Imo State since his controversial assumption of office in January 2020 is well-documented. His gross ineptitude has transformed the state into a killing field, where hoodlums and thugs reign supreme, causing unimaginable hardship and pain to the people. The Governor's inability to bring a single perpetrator to justice is a glaring…
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Aug
03
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

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Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…
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