Current Events Archives - Page 4 of 34

Jun

24

2026

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…

Jun

12

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President, Prince Emeka Kalu, Joins Global Labour Leaders At ILO Plenary Session In Geneva

Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, RATTAWU NewsInternational Labour Organisation, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU, World News

President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), on Thursday joined labour leaders, workers' representatives, employers and government delegates from across the world at the plenary session of the ongoing International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The high-level plenary marked a significant stage of the conference as delegates deliberated on and ratified resolutions presented by various committees established to address critical issues affecting workers and workplaces globally. The session brought together representatives from member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to review recommendations and adopt policies aimed…

Jun

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Backs State Police Bill, Receives Labour Party Nomination Certificate For 2027 Re-Election Bid

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, House of reps, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, on Thursday participated in a historic plenary session at the House of Representatives where lawmakers affirmed the new Minority Leadership of the House and advanced critical national security reforms. During the plenary, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa joined fellow legislators in congratulating Hon. Fred Agbedi on his emergence as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, expressing confidence in the new leadership's capacity to strengthen legislative engagement and democratic accountability. The day's proceedings also witnessed the passage of the State Police Bill, a landmark legislative development widely regarded as a…