Social Issues Archives - Page 2 of 48

Nov

01

2026

Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Celebrates Iriji Ohamoha 2026 In Grand Style

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

It was a great day for the people of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom as they rolled out their drums to celebrate this year's New Yam Festival, Iriji Ohamoha. The Accountant General of Abia State, Deaconess Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam FCA , a noble seed of Ohafia, joined in celebrating the great cultural event. Speaking at the event, Deaconess Njum , who was ably represented by Mrs Nkechi Jim- Dorgu, congratulated Nde Ohafia on the successful Ohafia Day celebration. She prayed that the Almighty God will continue to make Ohafia a better place and grant bountiful harvests in the years to come. Deaconess…

Oct

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Residents Lament Poor State of Community Roads, Seek Urgent Intervention

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Metro

Residents and road users in parts of Abia State have appealed to the state government to urgently rehabilitate several deteriorating roads, lamenting that their deplorable condition has continued to cause hardship, disrupt business activities and impede transportation. Some of the affected roads include the Ndoki Road, stretching from Obehie Roundabout and connecting parts of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Obuohia Road in Ugwunagbo, Umuojima Road in Osisioma, Ekeakpara and other adjoining communities. Speaking at some of the worst affected sections, residents lamented that the roads had remained in deplorable condition for years, accusing successive authorities of neglecting critical infrastructure in…

Oct

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU National President Commends ABS For Preserving Igbo Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social IssuesEmeka Kalu, Magic Fingers, RATTAWU

By Amala Ekemezie The National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Prince Emeka Kalu, has commended the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) for its continued efforts to preserve Igbo culture and tradition through the annual celebration of the New Yam Festival.Prince Kalu gave the commendation at this year’s ABS New Yam Festival held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. He praised the management and staff of the broadcasting station for keeping the Igbo cultural heritage alive and ensuring that the rich traditions of Ndi Igbo are passed on to future generations.The RATTAWU National President…

Oct

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Give Us Back Our Land, Owaza Residents Tell Otti Over Abandoned Industrial Park Project

Abia State, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro

Residents of Owaza community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, have called on Governor Alex Otti to return their lands allegedly acquired for the proposed industrial park, lamenting that nearly four years after the announcement of the project, there has been no visible sign of construction. The residents claimed that over 1000 hectares of land were taken for the project, expressing disappointment that the vast expanse of land had remained unused while the community continued to grapple with poor road infrastructure, lack of electricity and inadequate water supply. They argued that the government should prioritize the provision…

Oct

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Elu Ohafia Community Honours Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa At 2026 New Yam Festival In Abuja

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has been honoured by the Elu Ohafia community at its 2026 Iri Ji (New Yam) Festival in the Federal Capital Territory. The festival, organised by the Elu Ohafia Development Union (EODU), Abuja Branch, held at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Sons, daughters and well-wishers turned out in large numbers for traditional music, cultural dances, masquerade displays and the symbolic cutting and blessing of the new yam. The leadership and members of Elu Ohafia expressed their gratitude to Hon. Okwara Osonwa for…