Current Events Archives - Page 29 of 34

Oct

09

2025

Atiku Supports Sowore’s Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAtiku Abubakar, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Omoyele Sowore, Politics

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He described Kanu's continued detention as a “stain on Nigeria’s belief in the rule of law.” Atiku expressed his views in a post shared on his X account on Thursday, expressing full support for the campaign launched by human rights activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, demanding Kanu’s release. He stated, “The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in…

Oct

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Femi Falana Extols Gov. Otti’s Achievements, Calls For Political Solution To Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Abia State, Current Events, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Femi Falana

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has extolled the various achievements of Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti within 2 years and a few months in office. The learned silk, Mr. Falana spoke in an interview with journalists on Wednesday, October 8th, when he called on Governor Alex Otti in his Office, as he was in Abia State for a court case coming up in the State. Mr. Falana, who said that he is familiar with the affairs of Abia state since 1999, appreciated the good roads, schools, hospitals and other giant strides of Governor Alex Otti in the…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osita Offor Joins Atiku Abubakar, Buba Galadima, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Other Leaders in a Condolence Visit to Tein Jack-Rich

Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesAtiku Abubakar, Buba Galadima, Jack Rich, Metro, Nigeria, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Ultimate Commander

Notable Nigerian leaders have shown their solidarity with Engr. Tein TS Jack-Rich CON, (Ebubedike Ndigbo). founder and President of Belemaoil Producing Limited, following the recent loss of his uncle, Dr Harrison Tiger, and his brother. Among those who paid condolence visits was Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), who currently serves as President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP). Amb. Offor visited the Jack-Rich residence to extend his heartfelt condolences and support during this period of mourning. He commended Tein TS Jack-Rich for his resilience and leadership, emphasising the importance of unity and compassion in times…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAnglican Church, Religion

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally declared its spiritual independence from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a statement issued by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Church described the announcement made on Friday, October 3, 2025, as “devastating” and “insensitive.” According to the statement, the decision represents a “double jeopardy” for the faith: “First, it disregards the conviction of the majority of Anglicans who cannot accept female headship in the episcopate; and second, it is deeply troubling…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governance In Abia: Benjamin Kalu Needs Tutorial More Than He Needs a Microphone – Ekeoma

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, Opinion, Politics

Press Release The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a trending video that contained a statement made by the House of Representatives Member for Bende Federal Constituency and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu wherein he made some spurious allegations over the performance of the Alex Otti government and further made infantile comparison between the Governor and his two immediate predecessors. It's important to lay a foundation premised on empirical data which would serve as a potent tool in curing Kalu's deep-rooted deficiency of knowledge in financial and economic matters.Abia's 2025 Year to date FAAC allocation (8…