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May

11

2025

VeryDarkMan Joins Air Peace and NAPTIP to Welcome 70 Trafficked Girls from Ivory Coast

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAir Peace, Lifestyle, Metro, VDM

Controversial yet committed social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), made headlines again — this time, not for calling out corruption or confronting celebrities, but for stepping up in a national crisis. The outspoken influencer donated a whopping ₦20 million to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to aid the repatriation of over 70 trafficked Nigerian girls stranded in Ivory Coast. As a result of his support, VDM was officially invited to join NAPTIP and Sir Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, to receive the young women upon their arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in…

May

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to May 14, 21 & 22 as He Defends Establishing ESN to Protect Igbo Farmlands

Metro, NewsBiafra, Court, Freedom, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu

Abuja, May 8, 2025 – The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, resumed today at the Federal High Court in Abuja with dramatic courtroom events, video evidence, and heated legal arguments. The presiding judge adjourned the case to May 14th, 21st, and 22nd to allow the defense team time to prepare for the cross-examination of the prosecution’s witness. Video Interrogation Played in Court A major highlight of today’s proceedings was the courtroom viewing of a video interview of Nnamdi Kanu conducted shortly after his arrest. In the video, Kanu firmly declared: “I…

Apr

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tears and Memories As Elder Gladys Ifenkwe is Laid to Rest in Bende

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBende LGA, Emeka Kalu, Metro, RIP

The community of Amaogwu, Bende Ovu, Abia State, bid a final farewell to Late Elder Mrs. Gladys Nwauche Ifenkwe on Saturday, 26th April 2025. The burial ceremony was attended by a large gathering of mourners from within and outside the community, all paying their last respects to the departed matriarch. Among the dignitaries present to pay his last respects to Mrs. Gladys was Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of ECK Foundation Worldwide. Dr. Kalu described the late Elder Gladys Ifenkwe as a virtuous woman, a blessing, and a beacon of hope to her family, which he is part of. His…

Apr

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Kalu Declares: “My Resolve To Change, Develop Abia North Is Sacrosanct”

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Politics

The President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of the people in Abia North Senatorial Zone if given the opportunity from 2027. Addressing a gathering of enthusiastic youths eager to be part of the long-awaited change, Dr. Kalu emphasized that his resolve to bring succor and development to his constituency remains sacrosanct. As a renowned international business mogul based in the United States and convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance, Dr. Kalu has a proven track record of driving successful political emancipation efforts not only in Nigeria…

Apr

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North 2027 Senatorial Hopeful’s Convoy Survives Ballistic Attack (See Video)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredCrime, Emeka Kalu, Insecurity, Metro, Politics, Security

A harrowing deadly incident occurred on April 23, 2025 at around 12:30 hours, when a convoy belonging to Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, an Aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial Zone in the upcoming 2027 elections was attacked by unknown armed bandits along the Anambra-Imo State road while enroute to Abia State. In a coordinated attack to dislodge his convoy, one of the vehicles in his convoy suffered a ballistic blast. The blast followed a sporadic shooting by unknown bandits. However, the swift retaliatory response from his security details repelled the unknown attackers back to their hideouts and consequently ensured the…