Current Events Archives - Page 13 of 34

Jan

24

2026

International Day of Education 2026 | Global EventTheme: The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education

Current Events, Metro, News

Education becomes truly transformative when young people are not just recipients, but co-creators. The theme of the 2026 International Day of Education highlights the power of youth voices, ideas, and energy in shaping learning systems that are inclusive, innovative, and future-ready. When youths are empowered, education moves beyond classrooms into a tool for leadership, creativity, and nation-building. We sincerely appreciate the President of RATTAWU, Prince Emeka Kalu, for providing the space, support, and enabling environment for young people within the union to learn, grow, and thrive. Your leadership continues to inspire confidence, participation, and excellence among the youths of RATTAWU.…

Jan

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING: US State Of Georgia Honors Nnamdi Kanu With Honorary Citizenship As Global Support Grows Despite Life Sentence

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, Social IssuesBiafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion

The government of the U.S. State of Georgia has conferred Honorary Citizenship on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu, in a move widely seen by supporters as a powerful symbol of international recognition and solidarity, even as he remains incarcerated in Nigeria following a life imprisonment sentence handed down by a Federal High Court on November 20. The honorary certificate, signed by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, and dated January 16, 2026, describes Kanu as an “Outstanding Citizen” and a “Goodwill Ambassador” from the State of Georgia to the rest of the…

Jan

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership with Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority

Abia State, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent engagement between Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and Senator Emmanuel Anosike-led Executive Management Committee of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority marks a defining moment in Abia State’s renewed drive to reposition agriculture as a central pillar of economic growth, food sufficiency and rural development. Beyond the ceremonial value of the visit, the interaction clearly reflects a shared commitment to reviving structured agriculture through strategic collaboration, effective use of data and purposeful governance. The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority is one of Nigeria’s statutory river basin authorities established to harness water and land resources…

Jan

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams $9m Lobbyist Narrative, Accuses New York Times of Reviving 1966 Anti-Igbo Propaganda Over Sokoto Bombing Claims

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Press Release: January 20, 2026 The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, driven by its unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the welfare of Ndigbo worldwide, issues this decisive statement in response to recent publications by the United States-based media outlet, The New York Times. We are compelled to address the inherent falsehoods and potentially incendiary nature of the report, particularly as it concerns the Igbo people. Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally states that the Igbo are not, and have never been, involved in any capacity as intelligence providers or participants in the United States’ military or intelligence operations against terrorist networks…

Jan

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umuimo Junction Tragedy: Hon. Munachim Alozie Mourns Victims, Calls for Urgent Traffic Safety Measures

Abia State, Column, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Accident, Metro

Following the tragic road accident at Umuimo Junction, near Osisioma Junction, which claimed the lives of members of a family and left others injured, Hon. Munachim Alozie, Member representing Obingwa–Osisioma–Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident. The accident, which reportedly involved a private vehicle crashing into a stationary trailer laden with crates of drinks along the busy expressway, has sparked renewed concerns over road safety and the persistent danger posed by indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major highways. In a press statement released on Thursday, Hon. Alozie condoled with the bereaved family, described the incident…