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Jul

24

2026

Dr Osita Offor, Hon. Amobi Ogah, Other Dignitaries To Storm Umunneochi For Historic Reception Of Gov. Alex Otti, OFR

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Amobi Ogah, Metro, Politics, Ultimate Commander

UMUNNEOCHI, ABIA STATE – Umunneochi Local Government Area is set to witness a historic gathering of political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and supporters today as the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, pays an official homecoming visit to the council area. Among the prominent personalities expected at the grand reception are the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (Agu Na Eche Mba), Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), alongside other distinguished sons and daughters of Abia State. The reception, being coordinated by the Executive…

Jun

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President, Comrade Emeka Kalu, Honours NIPR Induction, Reaffirms Commitment To Media Professionalism

Current Events, News, RATTAWU News, Social Issues, SponsoredNIPR, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, on Friday, June 26, 2026, attended the 2026 Second Quarter Induction Ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), held at the Bolingo Xperia Hotel, Abuja. The ceremony brought together newly inducted public relations practitioners, industry leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards in Nigeria's public relations profession. Prince Kalu's participation at the event reaffirmed RATTAWU's commitment to strengthening collaboration with professional bodies in pursuit of improved communication standards, media professionalism, and national development. Speaking…

Jun

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

NLC President Declares RATTAWU Sole Union For Media, Cultural Workers, Rejects SSA Recognition

Current Events, News, RATTAWU News, Social IssuesJude Ajero, NLC, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has stated that the Senior Staff Association (SSA) has no place in the media and cultural sectors, insisting that all workers in the industries, regardless of rank or designation, remain members of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU). Ajaero made the declaration in Abuja during the maiden UNI Africa Regional Conference of the Global Union for Media, Entertainment and Arts (UNI-MEI), which brought together delegates from 140 affiliated unions representing millions of workers across more than 70 countries. The hosting rights for the landmark conference were…

Jun

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Historic Milestone: RATTAWU Hosts Maiden UNI-MEI Regional Conference, June 23.

Current Events, News, Opinion, RATTAWU NewsRATTAWU

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) of Nigeria has once again etched its name in the annals of labour history with the hosting of the maiden Regional Conference of UNI Global Union's Media, Entertainment & Arts sector (UNI-MEI), scheduled to hold from June 23 to 24, 2026. This landmark achievement stands as a testament to the visionary leadership, strategic engagement, and unwavering commitment of the President of RATTAWU, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers) whose administration has consistently elevated the profile of the Union both nationally and internationally. The emergence of Nigeria as the host of this…

Jun

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, APP, AA, Accord, ZLP

Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, INEC, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties over their failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Justice Peter Lifu gave the directive while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which challenged the continued recognition of the parties despite what it described as their poor electoral performance. According to the court, the affected political parties failed to…