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Sep

26

2026

When Recognition Crosses Borders: London Award Honours Leadership, Service And African Advocacy

Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social Issues, SponsoredEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro

London, United Kingdom — 26 September 2026 International recognition comes in many forms. Beyond state honours and major institutional prizes, awards presented by professional, community and diaspora platforms recognise another important dimension of leadership: the sustained contribution of individuals whose work crosses professional, cultural and geographical boundaries. Such recognition is often less about one isolated achievement and more about a body of work - advocacy, community development, enterprise leadership, service, and the ability to connect people and opportunities across societies. That was the spirit surrounding the 5th *AfroEuropa Gala & Awards Night*, held at The City Pavilion in Romford, London.…

Sep

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Now That The Campaign Is Here… V. May The Conversation Be Issues Based NOT Vitriols… Please!!

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Metro, Opinion, Politics

WEEK FIVE (17th September - 23rd September). It was a very interesting week of campaigns, the issues remain fiercely predicated on the economic policies of the present watch and the impact of the REFORMS on the masses. The candidates also raised issues about the optics and the propriety of the President, the Vice President and the Senate President being outside the Country at the same time for one reason or the other. Questions about how seriously the Presidency under the APC considers Governance were rife and alive. The Nigerian Leader is holidaying in France whereas the French Leader who had…

Sep

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Monarchs, RATTAWU President Grace Kwararafa Heritage Gathering In Abuja

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

Prominent traditional rulers and eminent sons of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom featured prominently at the Kwararafa Development Forum’s historic cultural gathering held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday. The event, themed “The Splendour of the Confederacy: Ancient Truth and the New Dawn,” brought together royal fathers, statesmen and delegates from Kwararafa nationalities across 22 states and five geopolitical zones to celebrate their shared heritage, unity and cultural identity. Among the Ohafia delegation were HRM Ezieogo Mba Odo Okereke, JP, Ezieogo Akanu Ohafia and Secretary-General of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs; His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, the…

Sep

19

2026

By OHAFIATV

Emetu Celebrates Abiriba New Yam Festival, Calls For Unity Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

…Says Abiriba’s Support For Otti Administration Comes With Expectations Of Measurable Development The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has joined the people of Abiriba Ancient Kingdom in celebrating the 2026 Eke Mbu, Iri Ndi Ndi Abiriba New Yam Festival, describing the annual cultural gathering as a celebration of heritage, communal bonds, hard work and gratitude to God. Emetu, who represented the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the event, attended the festival on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Amaukwu, Amaeke, Abiriba. He conveyed Governor Otti’s warm greetings…

Sep

19

2026

By OHAFIATV

At 56, High Chief Austin Oguejiofor Celebrated For Building People And Creating Opportunities

Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, SponsoredBirthday, Metro

Speakers at the Abuja birthday celebration attested to High Chief Austin Oguejiofor’s passion for supporting people and helping men and women achieve success in their chosen fields. Well-wishers, friends, associates and family members gathered on Tuesday, 15th September 2026, at the Abuja residence of High Chief Austin Oguejiofor (Onwa Enugwu Ukwu N’Umunri), Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Rotech Group Ltd., developers of the Abuja Airport Garden City, to celebrate his 56th birthday anniversary. The memorable celebration brought together an impressive gathering of reputable personalities from different walks of life, including Army Generals, veteran actors, captains of industry,…