Current Events Archives - Page 28 of 34

Oct

14

2025

You Wasted NDLEA’s Efforts — Primate Ayodele Criticizes Tinubu Over Pardon of Drug Traffickers, Murderers

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent decision to grant presidential pardons to convicted criminals, including those sentenced for drug trafficking, murder, and human trafficking. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele described the President’s action as a “waste of the tireless efforts of the NDLEA and other security agencies” that have worked diligently to apprehend and prosecute these offenders. “Why must he pardon criminals, including cocaine traffickers? It undermines the efforts of these security operatives who have…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Describing Him as a Father Figure and Pride of Ohafia

Abia State, Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, RIP, Uma Ukpai

“I Have Lost Someone Dear To Me” Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the world-renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. He described Dr. Ukpai as a father figure, mentor, and a shining pride of Ohafia land. In a statement personally signed by him, Osonwa stated that the death of Rev. Dr. Ukpai was not only a loss to the Christian community, Abia State, and Nigeria as a whole, but also a personal loss to him and his family. “I have lost someone…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sowore Urges Ndigno To Close Shops, Join March For Nnamdi Kanu’s Feedom

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Omoyele Sowore, Opinion, Politics

Activist Omoyele Sowore has called on the Igbo people in Lagos, Abuja, and throughout Igbo land to close their shops on October 20, 2025, and participate in a peaceful march to Aso Rock to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore emphasized that taking one day off will not significantly harm their businesses and urged them to support Kanu's freedom. Sowore Sowore's appeal comes after he challenged South-East leaders, including Peter Obi, Anambra Governor Charles Soludo, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Abia Governor Alex Otti, to join the march. He stressed that…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Congratulates Father Anokwuru On His Book Launch, Pledges To Partner With Him On Geriatric Village Establishment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Religion

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has congratulated his Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions, Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru on his book launch as well as his decision to deploy the proceeds from the launch to establish a geriatric village to improve the well-being and healthcare of the elderly. The Governor was speaking at the JAAC Building Secretariat during the launch of a book titled "Nature and Nurture: Beyond Autobiography", written by Rev. Father Christian Uche Anokwuru. The Governor expressed his appreciation of the fact that Rev. Father Anokwuru is not embarking on the launch for personal gain, but would…

Oct

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Meet Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Newly Nominated INEC Chairman

Current Events, News, PoliticsINEC, Nigeria, Politics

The National Council of State has approved Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the nominee for the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are the key facts about the incoming INEC Chairman: Professor Amupitan is a distinguished academic and lawyer with an impressive background. Born in April 1967 in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Kogi State, he has risen through the ranks to become a respected figure in his field. He graduated top of his class at the University of Jos, winning the prestigious Richard Akinjide Prize. Early Life and Education Professor Amupitan's academic…