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Apr

2022

Gunmen visit eatery on Easter day, rob fun-seekers

MetroAnambra State, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Unidentified gunmen, on Easter Sunday, visited the Oko community, close to the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, invading a fast food joint. The gunmen came into Sophia Fast Food but failed to harm the fun-seekers, who were obviously enjoying themselves for the Easter celebration. A source said they simply dispossessed all customers and staff of the eatery of their phones and left the area without any challenge, despite an armored car and security personnel positioned in the area. A Facebook user, Iyke Orji said: “Nobody was killed, nobody was shot. “Even the new police armored tank Governor Soludo stationed at Oko Police…

Apr

2022

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2023: No Nigerian will vote for Igbo man as President, I can’t trust them – Oluwo

Metro, Politics2023, Igbo President, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has declared that he can trust any Southeasterner to be the President of Nigeria. His stand is coming at a time the South-East is demanding a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, on the basis of equity. He noted that the sit-at-home order issued by the members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was not only inimical to their survival but also to the growth of the nation. Oba Abdulrosheed also advocated for a rethink by the South Easterners to their approach. The monarch held that no Nigerian will feel secure in the…

Apr

2022

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Bandits’ leader in Zamfara threatens to kill 300 people, demands N30 million

MetroBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Zamfara

A notorious bandits’ leader, known as Nasanda, has demanded the sum of N30 million from Zamfara State government for neutralizing his wife, her uncle, and her aunt or he would kill 300 persons to revenge for the killings. According to reports, the bandits’ leader had already given a 14-day ultimatum to the State government to pay the 30 million naira as compensation for the three deceased persons or face massive killings in the State. “If the State government fails to pay the compensation, I vow that I would lead to the killing of 300 community people,” he said. In a recorded audio message trending…

Apr

2022

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Encomiums as 17 Okon-Aku Indigenes got recognition at the “Ohafia Comprehensive Map Launch/Award Ceremony”

Abia North, Abia State, MetroAbia State, Metro, Ohafia, Okon-Aku

Today 16th April 2022, history was made in Ohafia Local Government Pavilion, Ebem Ohafia, where distinguished Ohafia sons and daughters gathered in an epoch-making ceremony to celebrate, recognise and award their own with various chieftaincy titles and commendation awards. I am exceedingly grateful to God Almighty for granting us His grace. Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, Ohafia was remarkably titled and recognized. Among the chieftaincy awardees are: 1. Chief Dr Nmecha Umeh Kalu2. Chief Ifeanyi Ukoha3. Chief Akwu Igwe4. Chief Uche Uko5. Chief Bright Ndukwe Ikenga6. Chief Anyaele Ekea7. Chief Mrs Nnenna Ukoha8. Chief Mrs Grace Udensi Kalu. The underlisted were commended:…

Apr

2022

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Jeff Nnamani Sends Message Of Hope To Enugu People At Easter

Metro, PoliticsComr Amos Kalu, Enugu State, Jeff Nnamani, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The foremost contender for the Governorship position in Enugu State on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr Jeff Nnamani has reminded Enugu citizens of the significance of hope through ressurrcriion of Jesus Christ, insisting that only sacrifice, belief and hope can bring total salvation that mankind is yearning for, albeit, Enugu as a people of God, the pride of Igbo Race. In his words contained in the Easter goodwill message, he posited thus: "Ndi Enugu, The Message of Easter is that of hope, Sacrifice and the eternal salvation of Mankind to christians all over the world. This…

Apr

2022

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The Reason Olu of Warri did not endorse Tinubu revealed

Metro, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, TINUBU

The Palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has described as false a report which claimed the monarch endorsed a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. A statement by the Director of Palace Administration, Chief Clement Maleghemi, said the monarch is a father to all, adding that he is not into partisan politics. “The attention of the palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to the false publication in Independent newspaper and social media and the palace wishes to firmly rebut the statement…

Apr

2022

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Easter: Undergraduate slumps die acting Jesus Christ crucifixion drama

MetroChristmas, Metro, Religion

In an effort to demonstrate Easter, a student at the Clariantian University of Nigeria, CUN, located at Nekede in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, whose name was given as Suel Ambrose, slumped and later gave up the ghost while participating in a biblical demonstration of how Jesus Christ was crucified. It was gathered that the incident, which happened on Friday (Good Friday), threw the university community into confusion. A source at the university, who preferred to be called Micheal Eluwa, said the deceased fell down and, after some time, he started bleeding while acting in the passion…

Apr

2022

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Cameroonian forces killed our commander in his house – BNL alleges

MetroBiafra, BNL, Cameroon, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A pro-Biafra group, Biafra National League (BNL) based in Bakassi, Cross River State, has accused Cameroonian forces of killing their commander. One of the officials, who pleaded not to be named, spoke to Dailypost Saturday evening. He explained that the Cameroonian forces killed Honesty Udom, better known as the Black Scorpion, commander of their Black Marine squad, in his house in the Atabong area of Bakassi. According to this source, the Cameroonian forces had acted on a tip-off. The source did not disclose if Black Scorpion had ventured into Cameroonian territory with arms, or was caught in some criminal acts…

Apr

2022

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Ohafia Group Congratulates Ibe Okwara Osonwa On Chieftaincy Title, “Oke Abba Ohafia”

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara, Metro, Next Level, Ohafia, Politics

Ohafia Youths Peace Initiative Movement (OYPIM), has congratulated Financial Expert of International Repute, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on his conferment as the Oke Abba Ohafia by the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council. The group noted that the honour accorded to Osonwa is a confirmation of his hard work and proof that he is a hard working son of Ohafia whose service to humanity transcends beyond tribe, religion or creed that has qualified him for the exhorted traditional chieftaincy title. The message was contained in a statement issued by the group's Deputy Director General, Hon. Ukiwe Idika Okoro on Saturday. The group commenting…

Apr

2022

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DTHA 2023: Ikpuri Declares For Warri South Constituency II Seat April 17

Metro, Politics2023, Eya Ikpuri, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Warri based entrepreneur cum politician and two - time Supervisor for Education in Warri South Local Government Council, Chief Linda Eya Ikpuri, will on Sunday April 17, formally declare her intention to vie for the Warri South Constituency II seat in Delta State House of Assembly, under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP platform ahead of the 2023 general polls. Chief Ikpuri, who is the Isada of Agbarha - Warri Kingdom and committed member of the PDP, with a robust grassroots relationship with the different interests that make up Warri South Constituency II, told OHAFIA TV News, that the declaration will…