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Oct

13

2025

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Describing Him as a Father Figure and Pride of Ohafia

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“I Have Lost Someone Dear To Me” Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the world-renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. He described Dr. Ukpai as a father figure, mentor, and a shining pride of Ohafia land. In a statement personally signed by him, Osonwa stated that the death of Rev. Dr. Ukpai was not only a loss to the Christian community, Abia State, and Nigeria as a whole, but also a personal loss to him and his family. “I have lost someone…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief David Ogba (Bourdex) Pens Down Touching Tribute To Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death in a statement titled "Glorious Transition," announcing that he passed on to glory on October 6, 2025. Chief Bourdex Ogba has penned a touching tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a warrior who fought the good fight, a man whose words carried thunder and whose faith moved mountains. Here's the full tribute "A Flame Returns to Light In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025) The trumpet has…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80

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It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a globally respected evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, who departed this life on October 13, 2025, at the age of 80, OHAFIATV reports. Rev. Ukpai, a founding father of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to spreading the gospel. His ministry, spanning several decades, touched millions across Nigeria and beyond through powerful crusades, healing services, and empowerment programs. Born on January 7, 1945, in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Rev. Ukpai…

Oct

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President Leads Emotional Condolence Visit to Arise TV Over Death of Beloved Anchor, Somtochukwu

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………..A shining star dimmed too soon - Prince Emeka Kalu said By Comrade Zannah Ibrahim Mustapha PRO, RATTAWU Lagos State Council RATTAWU Lagos State Council Bulletin 047–2025 | October 3rd 2025 In a moment that captured the depth of shared grief across Nigeria’s media landscape, President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, fondly known as Magic Fingers, on Friday evening led a powerful delegation to ARISE TV headquarters in Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, to pay a solemn condolence visit over the tragic and untimely death of one of the station’s brightest…

Sep

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Kalu Pens Heartfelt Condolence to IgbereTV Boss, James Emeh, Over Father’s Death

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu (MON), has sent a formal letter of condolence to Mr. James Anya Emeh, the CEO of IgbereTV, following the passing of his father, Late Mr. Eme Udo Anya. In the letter dated September 8, 2025, the former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North expressed his "deepest sympathies" to the entire Emeh and Anya family on the loss of their patriarch, who died at the age of 84. Senator Kalu, who addressed James Emeh as "my dear brother," acknowledged the…