Metro Archives - Page 156 of 281

Mar

26

2024

Bandit Shows Off Ransom Money To 3,000 TikTok Fans

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, Insecurity, Security

In a video that went viral on social media, a bandit is seen showing off the money that his victims paid him as ransom. The thief posted the video on TikTok, and a well-known security expert, Zagazola Makama, shared it on X with a comment. Stupidity: Bandit on TikTok boasting and showing off the ransom money he got from his victims," the tweet said. Three thousand people follow the account's owner. Some of them are thieves who freely show off their guns and are dressed in military or police uniforms. "The TikTok platform has made it possible for terrorists to…

Mar

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Asaba Declaration: Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Communique On 2024 Easter Igbo Retreat; Set To Elect President from Rivers State

Column, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredDelta State, Metro, Next Level, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

OHANAEZE ANNOUNCES COUNTDOWN TO JANUARY 2025 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT GENERAL FROM RIVERS STATE Ndigbo Convergence at Asaba On the 24th and 25th, of March 2024, Ndigbo from all walks of life gathered in Asaba, Delta State for an Easter retreat, dubbed Asaba Declaration.It was aimed at challenging the misconceptions and misrepresentations held by the world, especially Nigerians, about the Igbo people. Despite facing unjust brutality, humiliation, and ostracism after the Civil War in 1970, the industrious spirit, vibrant energy, and entrepreneurial acumen of the Igbo have driven us to resurgence as a tribe. We have reclaimed our position as a…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku proposes revision of Nigeria’s security architecture.

Metro, News, OpinionAtiku Abubakar, Bandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

In order to combat the widespread insecurity in the nation, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023, Atiku Abubakar, is calling for a revision of the security architecture. In response to the release of students abducted from Kuriga in Kaduna State, Atiku made a statement. After praising the individuals in charge of the students' release, Atiku insisted on bolstering the Safe School Initiative. In a post on X, Atiku demanded that the security architecture be changed to better address the dangers that Nigerians are facing. "I am thrilled to hear that the 287 kidnapped schoolchildren in Kaduna have been…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

137 kidnapped Kaduna pupils found and rescued in Zamfara – DHQ

Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Insecurity, Kaduna State, Metro, Security, Zamfara State

According to the Defence Headquarters, troops were able to free the teachers and students who had been kidnapped from LEA School Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, Zamfara State, on Sunday. About 287 pupils as well as instructors were kidnapped by alleged terrorists on March 7, 2024, and taken into the bush. After that, their kidnappers demanded N1 billion as ransom, with a deadline of March 27, 2024, for the payment. However, in a statement, Maj Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, alleged that the victims had been saved by the military in the wee…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rep. Okwara affirms greenlights for the Rehabilitation of Oboro-Okagwe, Achara, Ufiele, Ibinna Roads Among others.

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Akanu Ohafia, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Next Level, Ohafia, Politics

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara has today confirmed that the long abandoned Oboro - Okagwe Road, Achara Ihechiowa, Ufuele Aku, Ibinna Ihenta Ohafia Road among Others will receive rehabilitation this year. Hon. Ibe, while giving a report on his Facebook wall to his valued constituents, Said" I am committed to transparency and keeping to my campaign promise to hold periodic town hall meetings to enlighten my constituents on events and also get direct feedback from you. I recently held our regular town hall meetings in Arochukwu (February 16th) and Ohafia (February 17th). "While this open forum…