RATTAWU News Archives - Page 9 of 11

Nov

21

2025

RATTAWU President Delivers Goodwill Message at IBAN AGM 2025

Current Events, Economy, Lifestyle, News, RATTAWU NewsPolitics, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), delivered a strong and inspiring goodwill message at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN). He commended IBAN and all broadcast stakeholders for standing tall amidst harsh economic realities and continuing to sustain the transmission of quality programmes to millions of viewers across the country. He reminded them that “the story of Nigeria must be told by Nigerians — boldly, responsibly, and unapologetically rooted in our realities.” Comrade Kalu urged broadcasters to join voices…

Sep

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Strategic Partnerships Payoff RATTAWU Shines At 55th Culture And Creative Economy Summit.

Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, RATTAWU News, Social Issuesculture, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The stage is set, and all stakeholders have assembled in Enugu, "The Coal City," in southeastern Nigeria. For a summit that will bring to birth Policies and an agenda that will successfully deliver the syllabus for NAFEST 2025. The Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) Nigeria, an umbrella union representing Workers in the Broadcast, Arts and Cultural industries have been pencilled down and invited to be Part of this success Story. The Prince Emeka Kalu Presidency, since its swearing has never left anyone in doubt about the Mission and Vision of his leadership. As past of his agenda,…

Sep

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Appreciates Mr President, Congratulates DG, EDs NTA On Reinstatement

Abia State, News, Politics, RATTAWU NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

PRESS RELEASE The President of the Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union ( RATTAWU), the biggest and largest umbrella Union for Media and Cultural Workers in Nigeria, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), on behalf of RATTAWU members across the country, appreciates His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reinstating Comrade Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos as the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), a further demonstration of implicit confidence on the veteran broadcaster who was a one time President of RATTAWU. RATTAWU President commended the efforts of the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris Malagi,…

Sep

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU adopts third stanza of national anthem as general prayer for all gatherings, ceremonial events.‎

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, RATTAWU NewsPrince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has directed that the second stanza of the Nigerian National Anthem be used as the opening and closing prayers at all union activities. This directive was issued by the National President of RATTAWU, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Finger). ‎The third stanza of the Nigerian National Anthem reads: ‎O God of all creation,‎Grant this our one request,‎Help us to build a nation‎Where no man is oppressed,‎And so with peace and plenty,‎Nigeria may be blessed. ‎According to the directive, all leaders are expected to ensure the implementation of this directive with immediate…

Aug

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Partners with BON to Mitigate the Collapse of the Media Industry

News, Politics, RATTAWU NewsPrince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The new leadership of the Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), led by President Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), recently visited the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to express gratitude and solidarity, particularly acknowledging the fatherly role played by BON's Executive Secretary, Comrade Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, during the electoral process that led to their current leadership. ‎During the visit, President Kalu praised Dr. Bamgbose for his humility, determination, transparency, and forthrightness. He acknowledged Dr. Bamgbose’s previous role as President of RATTAWU Nigeria and expressed appreciation for his contributions to…