Metro Archives - Page 84 of 284

Apr

15

2025

ECK Foundation President Calls for Unconditional Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of ECK Foundation, has made a passionate plea for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been detained indefinitely by the Federal Government of Nigeria over allegations that have yet to be proven. Dr. Kalu asserts that Kanu's prolonged detention makes him a prisoner of conscience, given that the right to self-determination is a fundamental principle enshrined in both the Nigerian Constitution and various international treaties that Nigeria has ratified. Dr. Kalu expressed deep concern over Kanu's lengthy detention without trial, questioning the basis for…

Apr

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Counsel to Rev. Uche Ume Files N5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Kelvin Armstrong Amobi of KAAtruths Podcast

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Religion, Rev. Uche Ume

The Senior Pastor of Power World Ministries International, Rev. Dr. Uche Ume, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr. Kelvin Armstrong Amobi, host of the KAAtruths Podcast, over alleged defamatory content disseminated via multiple social media platforms. The lawsuit, filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, also includes Mr. Wisdom Ogo Uzochukwu, who allegedly made unverified and damaging statements during an appearance on Amobi’s podcast. The suit, instituted by Barr. Maxwell Okpara of Chibunnam Chambers, counsel to Rev. Uche Ume, contends that the defamatory statements published on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube were malicious and…

Apr

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu Condemns Attacks, Massacre on Mangu and Bokkos Communities

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, OpinionBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Emeka Kalu, Insecurity, Metro, RIP, Security

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Director General of Global Initiatives For Good Governance (GIGG), has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Mangu and Bokkos communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, that have resulted in the loss of over 60 lives. He described the attacks, attributed to Fulani cattle rustlers, as a "senseless massacre" and called for urgent national security reforms to address the situation. According to Chief Dr. Kalu, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, established to regulate the activities of cattle rearers in Nigeria, has not done enough to address the issue. The attacks are not limited to Plateau State, as…

Apr

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Celebrates HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha on His 88th birthday.

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia North, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia

Heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, on the momentous occasion of his 88th birthday! Your reign has been a beacon of wisdom, tradition, and progress for your people. As you mark this golden age, we celebrate your lifelong dedication to peace, community development, and the preservation of our rich cultural heritage. May your years ahead be blessed with continued health, joy, and fulfillment. Hon. Ibe Okwara joining other meaningful sons and daughters of Ohafia in celebrating and honoring a revered monarch. Such gestures reinforce the bond between leadership and tradition, ensuring unity and shared growth. Long…

Apr

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Take Responsibility For Your Actions and Inactions, Ochendo Chides Ikpeazu.

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics, T. A. Orji

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, has fired back at his successor in office and the immediate -past Governor of the State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, telling him to "carry his cross" and stop making "careless statements" about others. Senator Orji popularly known as Ochendo Global, was reacting to a media comment credited to Ikpeazu where the later described leaders who criticise their predecessors in office as lazy leaders. Ikpeazu was also reported to have said that he also met the state in a gloomy state. But in a swift response, Senator Orji chided Ikpeazu for saying he met…