Lifestyle Archives - Page 33 of 141

Aug

01

2025

United Abia Artistes and Patriots Felicitate Hon. Kanu Nwankwo on His Birthday

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Birthday, Kanu Nwankwo, UAAP

https://youtube.com/shorts/S0xHS8OiTM4?si=AxdEd6oQxIhm7rK2 OHAFIATV News reports that United Abia Artistes and Patriots, led by Ambassador Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Hon. Kanu Nwankwo, Chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, former Super Eagles skipper and a foundation member of United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum, UAAP, F. In a heartfelt message, the group celebrated Hon. Kanu Nwankwo's life, legacy, and contributions to sports and public service. They praised his dedication to excellence, which has inspired many, and his leadership, which has made a lasting impact on Nigerian football. The message reads: "On this special day, we celebrate…

Aug

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

EFCC Arraigns Eight Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesMetro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 has arraigned eight suspected internet fraudsters before Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa of the Federal High Court Lafia, Nasarawa State. They were arraigned on one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining by false pretences. The suspects are Timileyin Jude, Kelvin Godwin, Benedict Simon Udoh and Israel Ugwu. Others are Friday Onigbe, Ismaila Jemilu, Salifu Mustapha Achema and Paul Attah. Godwin’s count reads, “That you Kelvin Godwin sometime in the year 2025 at Karu, Abuja within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria fraudulently impersonated one…

Aug

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and Ghana Engage Diplomatically to Address Protests Targeting Nigerians

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics, Social IssuesGhana, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, held a high-level meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, on Thursday to address escalating tensions stemming from protests targeting Nigerians in Ghana. The demonstrations, which have sparked diplomatic concerns, saw some Ghanaians accuse Nigerian residents of contributing to rising crime rates. Ojukwu, in a statement posted on her official social media account, detailed the discussions, which centered on ensuring the safety of Nigerians and fostering amicable Nigeria-Ghana relations. “The Minister assured that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians living in Ghana are…

Jul

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Religion as a tool for national development (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Lifestyle, Metro, Social IssuesAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Metro, Nigeria, Religion

The primary focus of every known religion is to lead carnal-minded people to become spiritually minded. It is to enable mortals to rise from their lowest ebb to a transformative stage, where they can connect with the divine. This spiritual growth gives rise to morality and essential values, which in turn fosters economic and national development. On the other hand, a more critical examination reveals that religion has also been used as a tool for colonialism and systematic enslavement, stressing the complexities of its role in society. Basically, Nigeria today is confused about how to define religion and whether it…

Jul

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tragedy Strikes Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic As Final Year Student Passes Away in Sleep

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAkwa Ibom, RIP

The Journalism and Media Studies student passed away on Thursday, 17th July, 2025 but her remains were discovered at about 10:00 pm on Friday by neighbours. An eyewitness said the deceased was hale and hearty the previous day and even shared dinner with other tenants at the students’ lodge before she went to bed. According to a neighbour, the caretaker of the lodge raised the alarm that the deceased was not seen outside throughout Friday. The neighbours attempted to open her door but discovered that it was locked from inside. “It was then that all the tenants came out, opened…