Metro Archives - Page 154 of 281

Mar

31

2024

Governor Otu begs Olumba Olumba to liberate Cross River from sorcerous forces.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsLifestyle, Metro, Religion

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has asked Olumba Olumba Obu, the spiritual head of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, to offer prayers for the state's release from "occultic and satanic" forces that would have prevented it from moving forward. On Sunday, Otu gave a message of kindness at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar.The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star had organised a programme titled "Divine Assurance of Christhood" to commemorate Easter. Otu stated ,through the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem. "We are especially pleased that His Holiness Olumba Olumba is a revered…

Mar

31

2024

By Nneka Nancy

Ten-year-old boy detained by police after he allegedly strangled his friend to death

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Metro, Police, RIP

A 10-year-old child has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command on suspicion of fatally strangling his fellow 10-year-old during a football game. On Sunday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, a spokesman for the Command, told reporters that the arrest had been made. According to Hundeyin, the Ejigbo Police Division was notified of the incident on Friday at approximately 6:20 p.m. Israel Ogunleye, 10, was playing football with some boys at Oluwole Street, Powerline in the Ejigbo area, where the boy's mother keeps her shop, according to the father of the deceased, who reported the incident to the police.…

Mar

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Obaseki hosts Rema, as artiste unveils plans for art, entertainment project

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEdo State, Entertainment, Obadiah Mailafia, Rema

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured support for upcoming artists in the State to enable them compete favourably with their peers across the globe. The governor gave the assurance when he hosted Edo-born musical prodigy, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, for lunch at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State. Obaseki said, “He is here for a private lunch. We had an opportunity to chat and catch up with him. He has not been here since I became governor. Rema left Edo just as I was getting into office as governor. It’s nice to have…

Mar

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Director of Abia Fire Service expresses concerns over increase in fire incidents in the state

Abia State, Metro, NewsAbia State, Accident

Arua Nnanna, the Chief Fire Officer of the Abia State Fire Service and the State Controller has voiced concerns about the frequent fire outbreaks in the state, claiming that multiple properties have been damaged. Nnanna made the observations at Umuahia in response to the recent fire incidents at the Nigeria Institute of International Languages in Aba, Chisco Motor Park in Aba, and Amuzukwu Primary School in Umuahia.He declared that, in accordance with State government directives, his office would ensure that fire extinguishers were installed in buildings. The governor of Abia State, Gov. Alex Otti, he said, is concerned about the…

Mar

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

One 8-year-old survives South African bus disaster that killed 46 pilgrims.

Metro, NewsAccident, Metro, RIP, South Africa

About 45 passengers in South Africa lost their lives in a bus tragedy on Thursday. About 300 kilometres north of Johannesburg in the province of Northeastern Limpopo bus slid off a bridge and caught fire after it slammed through a barrier of a bridge. According to the BBC, only an eight-year-old child with numerous injuries survived the disaster. From Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, the passengers were reported kilometers on their way to the town of Moria for an Easter service. Around 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Johannesburg, on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken, the car…