Social Issues Archives - Page 35 of 45

Oct

13

2025

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

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, News, Politics, Social Issues, SponsoredAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics, Security

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

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Run Away, Nnamdi Kanu Don’t Deserve Parson” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Sowore, Others

Metro, News, Politics, Social IssuesFreedom, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has issued a warning to activist politician Omoyele Sowore regarding his demand for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbokwe cautioned Sowore to distance himself from Kanu, whom he described as a butcher responsible for many deaths in the Southeast. In a Facebook post titled “Final Warning to Omoyele Sowore,” Igbokwe stated that Kanu's supporters have transformed the Southeast into a violent region. He wrote, “Omoyele Sowore says he is marching to Aso Rock to protest against the detention of the ‘Butcher…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Our Appointments Are Based On Track Record– Gov. Otti, As He Celebrates Sports Commissioner At 60.

Abia State, Lifestyle, News, Social Issues, SponsoredAbia State, Birthday, Politics

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says that appointments into his government are based on track records, saying that Government is not a place for apprenticeship or where you come and learn on the job. The Governor stated this yesterday, Friday, October 10th, during the 60th birthday celebration of Sir Nwaobilor Nwadimma Ananaba, the Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, held at the New Eastern Comfort Hotel, Umauhia. “This is a Government that relies on track record. There are those who feel that Government is a place for apprenticeship or where you learn work.…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Shines at INAC: A Celebration of Nigerian Creativity

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social IssuesPrince Emeka Kalu

RATTAWU, the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, has been making significant strides in the country's cultural scene. Under the leadership of President Prince Emeka Kalu, the union recently made a noteworthy impact at the 55th Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Enugu. At this event, they presented their vision for the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) and discussed strategies for shaping the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2025. The union's active participation highlights their renewed commitment to forging strategic partnerships and influencing policy in the cultural sector. RATTAWU has also been vocal about…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Drive Tourism, Culture and Creative Growth

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Social Issuesculture, Nigeria, UAE

Abuja, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United Arab Emirates through shared initiatives in arts, culture, tourism, and the creative economy. The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, warmly received His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, at the Ministry headquarters in Abuja. She was joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Directors, and senior officials, while Ambassador Al Shamsi led a high-level UAE delegation. The meeting focused on strengthening…