Metro Archives - Page 161 of 281

Mar

07

2024

Bishop Nwankpa salutes Pete Edochie at 77

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBirthday, Emeka Nwankpa, Pete Edochie

Cleric, philanthropist, Nollywood actor and marketer, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, has sent a message of goodwill to Chief Pete Edochie on his 77 birthday celebration. Describing Pete Edochie as 'a legendary actor whose role has contributed to bringing international fame to Nollywood', Bishop Nwankpa prayed to God to continue to bless the thespian with good health and longer life. The message partly reads:"I salute you, the quintessential veteran, on your 77th birthday. Indeed, you have left an indelible footprint on the Nigerian entertainment industry. Your role has greatly contributed to bringing international fame to Nollywood'. May God continue to bless you…

Mar

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen in Plateau State kill 35 cows and the herder.

Metro, NewsCrime, Herdsmen, Metro

A 17-year-old herder and 35 cows were slain by some as-yet-unidentified gunmen in the Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State at Doruwa Babuje in Ropp District and Nafan community in Fan District. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the perpetrators killed the herder by opening fire while riding motor cycles. During the incident, another herder suffered serious injuries. Caleb Mutfwang, the state governor, denounced the incident and ordered the appropriate security authorities to find the offenders. He made this assertion in a statement released on Thursday in Jos by Mr. Gyang Bere, his director of press and public…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Cybercriminal Sentenced to Community Service for Money Laundering

Metro, NewsCrime, Metro

Toheeb Yusuf has been sentenced to one year in Ikoyi Prisons by the Ikeja Special Offences Court for money laundering. However, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe offered Yusuf the option of 100 hours of community service supervised by correctional center officials. In addition to the sentence, Yusuf will forfeit his iPhone 13 Pro, Toyota Camry car, and a manager's cheque of N1 million made out to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if he fails to comply with the community service requirement. Yusuf was arrested during a sting operation on September 19, 2023, with an iPhone 13 Pro Max and a…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

Reps to Establish Committee for New Minimum Wage

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

The House of Representatives has decided to establish an ad hoc committee to ensure the implementation of a living wage for all workers in Nigeria. This decision follows the adoption of a motion presented by Aliyu Madaki, highlighting the challenges faced by Nigerians due to rising inflation rates. Madaki emphasized the difficulty for average Nigerians to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, education, and healthcare, given the current inflationary environment. He cited Nigeria's commitment to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which advocates for just and favorable remuneration for workers. The lawmaker pointed out that achieving eight…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

FAAN to Relocate Businesses from Port Harcourt Airport

Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The management of Port Harcourt International Airport has announced plans to relocate concessionaires and mini-businesses from the operational areas of the domestic wing. This decision aims to address the proliferation of shanties and improve the overall environment of the airport. Ngozi Onyeanwunna-Nwosu, the airport's public relations officer, clarified that the relocation is not intended to displace thriving businesses but rather to enhance serenity, security, and standards within operational areas. FAAN, as the regulatory authority, prioritizes public interest in its policies and implementations. The relocation initiative, which was communicated to affected business operators since November 2023, seeks to provide a better…