Metro Archives — Page 3 of 42

Aug

30

2023

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After Classroom Project, Senator Orji Kalu Donates Desks To Lokpanta Primary School

Education, Metro

After facilitating the construction of a multi-million naira block of classrooms, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has donated classroom desks to Lokpanta Primary School, Umunneochi Local Government Area. Kalu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, said the project is part of his dedication to improving the lives of children and youths through education. Delivering the desks on behalf of the former Abia State Governor, Hon. Inogu Okoye, reaffirmed the commitment of Senator Orji Kalu towards enhancing a conducive learning environment and educational advancement for the people of the Senatorial District.…

Aug

29

2023

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FCTA demolishes Abuja market near Wike’s residence in Asokoro

Metro

The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, on Tuesday demolished an illegal market called “Kasuwan Dare”, near the residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Asokoro, Abuja. The market was located at Hassan Musa Katsina Street, near Kpaduma II in Asokoro Extension, Abuja. Speaking after the demolition, the Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, said that the illegal market was becoming a threat to the residents of the area and passerby. Mr Galadima added that the area was turned into a haven for criminal activities despite relentless efforts by the FCT Administration to sanitise the area.…

Aug

29

2023

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Enugu Community Celebrates New Yam Festival, Sues For Peace, Collective Dev (PHOTOS)

Metro

It was a glorious moment and a mark of hope for greater things in Obeagu Town, Awgu local government area of Enugu state, as the community celebrated the new yam festival (IRI JI OHURU) after eight years. The colorful event, which was held at Igwebike Primary School Field, Obeagu, was symbolic of the growth, development, and progress of the Town. UgamaTV had reported that since the death of the former traditional ruler, Late Igwe D.O.C. Aneke Ikemefune, the community has faced various challenges due to the absence of a leader. The celebration also marks the ascension of the paramount ruler…

Aug

29

2023

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PHOTOS: Police arrest over 100 gay suspects in Delta

Metro

The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday announced that it arrested over 100 gay suspects carrying out a gay wedding ceremony in a hotel in Delta state. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the state police said it would parade the suspects shortly. “Delta State Command has arrested over a hundred gay suspects in a hotel carrying out a gay wedding ceremony. We will be going live shortly on Facebook to parade the said suspects.” See photos below:

Aug

28

2023

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Wike’s bulldozer roars in Abuja, multimillion-naira unapproved duplex demolished

Metro

The first demolition of an unapproved structure in Abuja under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike happened Monday at Wuse Zone 6. A Bulldozer of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) demolished the multimillion naira duplex built on Plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land. Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings. Gidado said that his team had carried out extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims that were being put forth by the parties. He added that investigation revealed that the developer…

Aug

26

2023

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Police Arrest 15-yr-old For Cutting Off Farmer’s Hand In Bauchi

Metro

Bauchi state Police Command has arrested one Adamu Ibrahim, a 15-year-old from Jital village in Bauchi state for allegedly amputating a farmer’s left hand over a misunderstanding. Police investigation revealed that on Thursday, 24th August, the suspect (Adamu Ibrahim) who was armed with a stick and machete invaded the victim’s farmland and destroyed the yet-to-be-ascertained value of crops. According to a statement signed by Bauchi police spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Saturday, a disagreement ensued, in the course of which the suspect stabbed the victim upon asking him to vacate his farmland. He said, “As a result, the victim’s…

Aug

26

2023

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Abia-born pastor jumps down storey-building, kills self after lover jilted him

Metro

A pastor of a Pentecostal Church (name withheld) in Nnewi, Anambra State, identified as Pastor Prosper Igboke, has committed suicide after he jumped down from a two-storey building in Nnewi. Sources in the area said Igboke jumped down from the two-storey building and died instantly after he was jilted by his lover, whom he had spent so much on. A relative of the deceased who spoke to journalists on Saturday, said the 30-year-old man from Leru community in Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State, had trained his lover in the university, after which she declined his marriage proposal. He said,…

Aug

24

2023

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Money Ritual: Yahoo—Yahoo Boys Arrested After Burying Baby Alive In Portharcourt

Metro, News

Security agencies comprising Port Harcourt Security Watch, popularly known as PHALGA, Rivers State Neighbourhood Watch and Azikiwe Police Division, yesterday, arrested about 12 Internet fraudsters (Yahoo Boys) for allegedly burying a newborn baby alive at Andoni waterfront in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt. Chairman of the council’s security outfit, who doubles as the Chief Security Officer of Eagle Island, Victor Ohaji, said he acted on intelligence report that some Yahoo boys were performing incantation at the waterfront. After mobilising his men to the waterfront, Obaji said the Yahoo boys had already left the place when they got to the scene. He…

Aug

22

2023

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I won’t tolerate cattle grazing in Abuja city centre — Wike warns

Metro, News

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to put an end to the practice of roaming about with cattle in Abuja’s city centre by herdsmen. Wike, in his first press briefing after his inauguration as minister, said the sight of cows grazing in the federal capital embarrasses Nigeria. “We will consult and talk to the herdsmen because we cannot allow cows inside the city. They can be outside the city, that is the way it’s supposed to be done, because the grasses are outside the city, the grasses here are planted to beautify the city, it…

Aug

21

2023

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Mbaise Nation Honours Insurance Guru Felix Ohiri Amadi With The Clan Title of ‘Whekubi Mbaise’

Metro

In the most prestigious and unifying Iri-Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival ever, that took place on 15th August 2023, Mbaise Nation of five clans namely, Oke Ovoro, Agbaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu and Ezinihitte encapsulated in the present day Aboh-Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Areas of Imo State honoured their illustrious son, Okenze Felix Ohiri Amadi with the clan title of *Whekubi Mbaise* According to released by Mbaise Chairmen of traditional rulers, the prestigious clan title of "Whekubi Mbaise" to Okenze Felix Ohiri Amadi is recognition and reward for his achievements and contributions as a philanthropist and an achiever…