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Oct

15

2025

Zuma Film Festival Unveils 25th Edition: Celebrating Nigeria’s Storytelling Power and Creative Economy

Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, NewsMetro, Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — October 2025 The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has officially unveiled plans for the 25th edition of the Zuma International Film Festival, Nigeria’s flagship film event, set to hold from December 1st to 5th, 2025, in Abuja. Festival Director Halima Oyedele described this year’s edition as a celebration of storytelling beyond entertainment — emphasizing its power to shape perception, drive influence, and project Nigeria’s creative and economic strength globally. “Storytelling goes beyond entertainment — it’s how we shape perception, drive influence, and strengthen Nigeria’s creative voice on the global stage,” said Oyedele, inviting the public to join the…

Oct

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

E.C.K. Foundation Chairman Pays Tribute to Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, Condoles Ohafia Clan

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Asaga, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, RIP, Uma Ukpai

The E.C.K Foundation, led by Chairman Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has expressed its deepest condolences to the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, especially to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing his passing on October 6, 2025, as a monumental loss to humanity. "Reverend Dr. Ukpai was a prominent cleric who dedicated over six decades to faith, hope, and charitable work", he said. Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu also described Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai as a "Warrior for God," embodying the values of the Ohafia clan. He commended the late cleric for his unwavering commitment to…

Oct

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Inaugurates Board Of Abia State Technological Skills Acqusition Centre.

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre with Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe as Chairman. Other members of the board include; Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo – Vice Chairman, Engr. Peter Ukonu – Director General, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe - Member, Mr. Chinenye Mba Uzoukwu - Member, Mr. Fidelis Nweze – Member, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro - Member, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna - Member and Dr. Mrs. Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa - Member. Inaugurating the board on Monday in the Executive Council Chamber at the end of the weekly State Executive Council meeting, Governor Alex Otti…

Oct

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

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

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb.Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander,” and UAAP Join Gov. Otti, CAN in Mourning Passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Osita Offor, RIP, Ultimate Commander, Uma Ukpai

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has joined the executive governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, to express profound sorrow over the passing of Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai. As the President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), Ambassador Offor, along with the entire UAAP community, mourns the loss of a spiritual icon fondly referred to as “God’s General.” Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80, was a beacon of hope and faith…