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Apr

13

2022

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Four female students abducted as Bandits invade Zamfara College

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

According to emerging reports obtained by OHAFIA TV News, no fewer than four students of the College of Science and Health Technology in Tsafe, Zamfara State have been kidnapped by suspected terrorists. The bandits invaded the college and abducted the female students. OHAFIA TV News gathered that the kidnappers have already made contacts with the families of their victims, demanding undisclosed amount as ransom. It was learnt that the incident occurred Tuesday night when they stormed the college with sophisticated weapons. Efforts to confirm the development from the State Police spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu proved abortive as his mobile line…

Apr

13

2022

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Gunmen attack police station in Anambra, four officers feared dead

MetroAnambra State, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security, UGM

Gunmen, Wednesday morning, attacked a police station in Atani, the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source said that the men arrived the area at about 1:30am on Wednesday, and immediately launched an attack on the police facility. The source said four policemen, including a female police operative, lost their lives in the attack. There have been series of attacks on police and other government facilities in Anambra State for quite a while, with the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo assuring that those responsible will not be allowed to continue with their acts. Meanwhile,…

Apr

13

2022

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Buhari reacts as terrorists gun down over 100 in Plateau

MetroBoko Haram, Crime, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of over 100 residents of Plateau State by a terrorist group, describing the incident as heinous. Reports earlier emerged that gunmen killed at least 142 persons in fresh attacks on communities in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of the state. The incident occurred on Sunday in Kukawa, Gyambawu, Dungur, Kyaram, Yelwa, Dadda, Wanka, Shuwaka, Gwammadaji, and Dadin Kowa communities in the local government. Reacting, the president, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu said the perpetrators should not be allowed to escape justice. “They should not be spared or forgiven,”…

Apr

12

2022

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Chief Emeka Kalu; His Spirit Of Patriotism And PVC Drive.

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Yesterday in Amaogwu Village of Bende LGA of Abia State, It was an aura of elation and joy like that of the flowing liquid honey extracted from its combs as citizens within the votable age bracket converged under the clarion calls of Chief Dr Emeka Kalu to register and be issued INEC certified voters cards which would be used as a mantle to change the government in 2023 general elections.This compatriot disposition of selfless services to mankind, especially to his locality proves Chief Kalu's commitment to the entrenchment of viable democracy in the Nigerian political system. Chief Emeka Kalu by…

Apr

12

2022

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RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Dan Imo

By Dave Uma One of the primary objectives of voting people into political office is for the provision of services to the electorates, albeit, dividends of democracy that gives credence to the intended meaning of democracy which the main objective is to bring development closer to the masses. This could explain why some of these public office holders easily adopt names such as SERVANT LEADERS, CHIEF SERVANTS etc, especially to infer confirmation of readiness to serve or prove of serving in line with the conditions described above. Howbeit, as positive and good these names or appellations might be to have…

Apr

11

2022

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Opinion on 1966 Coup: Pastor Tunde Bakare and the Lies of a failed State

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

By Chuks Iloegbunam. Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church recently spoke through his hat while preaching a sermon. He told his congregation that, during the January 15, 1966 military action that toppled the First Republic, the soldiers that took Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa removed his turban, poured wine on his head and force-fed him with the alcohol. For abominating him, Balewa, just before he was shot, pronounced a curse on Ndigbo, to the effect that no one from the ethnic group will ever dare rule over Nigeria. Mr. Bakare’s story, fanciful as it sounds, is a…

Apr

11

2022

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Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

Politics2023, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Yahaya Bello

By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr “Every generation out of relative obscurity discovers its mission, fulfills it or betrays it.” –. Frantz Fanon Three decades ago there was a movement that shook all known socio-political foundation in our nation’s historicity. It was a watershed. It was captioned HOPE ’93. It was a movement and a moment. It had Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola MKO as the visioner, the driver and the candidate. It was a Muslim/Muslim ticket with Babagana Kingibe as running mate, indiscriminate of creed or clan. And they won the election that was highly adjudged the freest and the…

Apr

11

2022

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How Osinachi Nwachukwu died of domestic violence revealed, police arrest husband

Health, MetroCrime, Health, Metro, Opinion, Osinachi Nwachukwu, RIP

Following the sudden death of a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, it has been revealed that the artist died of domestic violence. Osinachi was pronounced dead on Friday night in an undisclosed hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Earlier reports claimed that she died of cancer, but the social media has been flooded with different versions of how the singer suffered domestic violence with her husband prior to her death. A source close to the deceased’s family, who spoke to Dailypost on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Osinachi was a victim of domestic violence, describing her marriage as…

Apr

09

2022

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2023 Presidency: PDP Southern Governors insist on zoning

Metro, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

As the next year’s general election draws nearer, the governors from the South on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have insisted that the 2023 presidential ticket be zoned to the South for fairness and equity. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom-led 37-man PDP zoning committee had earlier reportedly recommended that the 2023 ticket be thrown open. Coming out from a meeting in the early hours of Saturday in Akwa Ibom House, Abuja, the PDP Southern Governors stressed that they were committed to the party’s unity. They insisted that the best thing to do for the unity of…

Apr

08

2022

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Court strikes out Kyari’s suit against NDLEA

Metro, PoliticsAbba Kyari, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental enforcement rights suit filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit after counsel for the NDLEA, Joseph Sunday, prayed the court that the matter be struck out. When the matter was called, Cynthia Ikena, lawyer to Kyari, was absent. Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, urged the court to strike out the suit. Justice Ekwo said he was informed that Ikena sent a letter, praying the court for an adjournment. But the letter…