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Oct

13

2025

Kalu Writes President Tinubu On Urgent Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Vows To Organize Demonstrations In Diaspora

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To:The President and Commander-in-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja Subject: An Urgent Plea for the Immediate Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Your Excellency, I hope this message finds you well. I am Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, and I respectfully wish to bring to your attention the ongoing and indefinite detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). It is widely known that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has never been convicted of any violent crime or an act that involved taking human life. While his statements may sometimes be controversial, they 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

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“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

Chief David Ogba (Bourdex) Pens Down Touching Tribute To Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death in a statement titled "Glorious Transition," announcing that he passed on to glory on October 6, 2025. Chief Bourdex Ogba has penned a touching tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a warrior who fought the good fight, a man whose words carried thunder and whose faith moved mountains. Here's the full tribute "A Flame Returns to Light In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025) The trumpet has…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80

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It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a globally respected evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, who departed this life on October 13, 2025, at the age of 80, OHAFIATV reports. Rev. Ukpai, a founding father of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to spreading the gospel. His ministry, spanning several decades, touched millions across Nigeria and beyond through powerful crusades, healing services, and empowerment programs. Born on January 7, 1945, in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Rev. Ukpai…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

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

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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…