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Sep

26

2026

When Recognition Crosses Borders: London Award Honours Leadership, Service And African Advocacy

Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social Issues, SponsoredEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro

London, United Kingdom — 26 September 2026 International recognition comes in many forms. Beyond state honours and major institutional prizes, awards presented by professional, community and diaspora platforms recognise another important dimension of leadership: the sustained contribution of individuals whose work crosses professional, cultural and geographical boundaries. Such recognition is often less about one isolated achievement and more about a body of work - advocacy, community development, enterprise leadership, service, and the ability to connect people and opportunities across societies. That was the spirit surrounding the 5th *AfroEuropa Gala & Awards Night*, held at The City Pavilion in Romford, London.…

Sep

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Monarchs, RATTAWU President Grace Kwararafa Heritage Gathering In Abuja

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

Prominent traditional rulers and eminent sons of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom featured prominently at the Kwararafa Development Forum’s historic cultural gathering held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday. The event, themed “The Splendour of the Confederacy: Ancient Truth and the New Dawn,” brought together royal fathers, statesmen and delegates from Kwararafa nationalities across 22 states and five geopolitical zones to celebrate their shared heritage, unity and cultural identity. Among the Ohafia delegation were HRM Ezieogo Mba Odo Okereke, JP, Ezieogo Akanu Ohafia and Secretary-General of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs; His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, the…

Sep

19

2026

By OHAFIATV

Emetu Celebrates Abiriba New Yam Festival, Calls For Unity Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

…Says Abiriba’s Support For Otti Administration Comes With Expectations Of Measurable Development The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has joined the people of Abiriba Ancient Kingdom in celebrating the 2026 Eke Mbu, Iri Ndi Ndi Abiriba New Yam Festival, describing the annual cultural gathering as a celebration of heritage, communal bonds, hard work and gratitude to God. Emetu, who represented the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the event, attended the festival on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Amaukwu, Amaeke, Abiriba. He conveyed Governor Otti’s warm greetings…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

Abia State, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Opinion

A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. Royal Chief, Sir. Solomon Kanu. Eze-Elect…

Aug

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Women August Meeting: Bourdex Hails Women’s Strength, Calls for Unity and Empowerment

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Politics

The 2026 Ohafia Local Government Area Women August Meeting has been described as a colourful celebration of women, culture, unity and community development, with Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, Ugo’Ena Nde Abiriba, commending the women of Ohafia for their contributions to families and society. Bourdex made the remarks while speaking at the Ohafia Women August Meeting 2026, where women from communities across the local government area gathered alongside traditional rulers, community leaders, political groups, youths, government appointees, Labour Party supporters and other stakeholders. The gathering featured cultural displays and traditional…