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Jul

29

2024

Gentleman Mike Ejeagha Sets New Record in Nigerian Music at 94

Entertainment, Metro, Music, News

In an unprecedented achievement, 94-year-old Nigerian music icon Gentleman Mike Ejeagha has become the oldest artiste to break into the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart. His 1983 hit single, "Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche", has experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity after being featured in a dance challenge by Brain Jotter. Furthermore, Ejeagha's album, "Akuko N'egwu Original Vol. 1", has debuted on the Spotify Nigeria Top 100 Albums list an impressive 41 years after its initial release. This milestone marks a testament to the enduring legacy and timeless appeal of Ejeagha's music. Gentleman Mike Ejeagha's remarkable achievement…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Commends Matawalle, Ribadu for Efforts to Protect Ndigbo and Nigerians Amidst Potential Protests

Metro, News, PoliticsCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics, Security

July 28, 2024 The current unrest in Nigeria has sparked widespread apprehension, particularly among Igbo residents in the North and Southwest states. In response, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, applauds the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for their dedication to curbing the politically motivated nationwide protests. Ohanaeze Ndigbo previously advised Igbo residents to abstain from participating in the forthcoming protests, aligning with its core principles of peace and advocating for calm amidst turbulent times. The organization assures Ndigbo at home and in the diaspora that stringent security measures…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

A Protest Long Overdue. A Protest Made In Heaven. A Protest Orchestrated By Karma, Delivered To The Gen. Z. Africa Rising!

Metro, News, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

I'm compelled to script these words to put the issues before us in proper perspective. To advise Leadership correctly. And to help create order in the emergent chaos fueled by Political Operators, Agents of State and Spokespersons of Government. I must inform them here and now that to desperately seek to stifle the political space, to strangle the freedom to hold contrary opinion and to Nicodemusly outlaw the right to protest and the freedom of assembly is the greatest threat to peaceful protestation and demonstration. That the planned protest is long overdue is truer than the reality of night and…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers For Allegedly Fleeing Boko Haram Attack

Metro, NewsArmy, Insecurity, Metro, Security

Abuja, Nigeria - The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers from its service for allegedly abandoning their posts during a Boko Haram attack in Damboa, Borno State, last month. The soldiers, attached to Operation Lafiya Dole, were said to have fled the scene after running out of ammunition, resulting in the deaths of over 10 comrades. A military source revealed that the dismissed soldiers withdrew from the battlefield due to inadequate arms and ammunition, making it impossible for them to combat the insurgents effectively. The source criticized the punishment, arguing that the soldiers' actions were justified given the circumstances. This…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osun Herbalist Arrested For Ritual Murder Of Ghanaian Friend

Metro, NewsCrime, Metro

Osogbo, Osun State - The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a 50-year-old herbalist, Kehinde Ganiyu, for the gruesome murder of his Ghanaian friend, Emmanuel Collins. The suspect allegedly slit Collins' throat to create ritual soap for internet fraudsters, known as "yahoo boys." The heinous crime occurred on July 20 in Oba-Oke, Olorunda Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer Yemisi Opalola paraded the suspect on July 26, revealing that he was caught with incriminating evidence, including: Four blood-stained knives One chisel Two gourds Wooden traditional pot containing black soap Two sponges with black soap Traditional tray (Opon Ifa) Local…