Metro Archives - Page 175 of 281

Jan

29

2024

Nigerian Military Airstrike Neutralizes 30 Terrorists and Kidnappers in Kaduna State

MetroMilitary, Nigeria

As part of continuous operations to quell insurgency, the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch carried out a targeted airstrike along the Kwiga-Kampanin Doka corridor in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, effectively eliminating 30 terrorists and kidnappers. Based on information obtained on the perpetrators' travel along the designated axis, a decisive measure was taken. According to AVM Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the information also connected the same syndicate to other attacks and kidnappings of people in Birnin Gwari, as well as the latest ambush on troops at Kwanan Mutuwa on January…

Jan

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Thank God It’s Friday with Dr. Otti,” has been launched by Ikwuano Mayor Nwaka.

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ikwuano LGA, Metro, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

Honours Usaka Eleogu- world's best Para Power Lifter, Amarachi In his quest to drive home the inclusive governance of the present administration of Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, the Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka has flagged off an initiative tagged, 'ThankGod it's Friday with Dr. Otti and Mayor Nwaka, to eliminate the poverty among Special Citizens. The initiative which was kicked off yesterday at the Council, alongside the Mayor's 'Thanksgiving service For the Affirmation of Otti's Mandate and Continued Success', is aimed at alleviating the suffering of all indigenes of the Council, living with disabilities. Famousreporters.com gathered…

Jan

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG to construct a flyover over Mararaba Road To alleviate traffic congestion.

Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Dave Umahi, FCT, Metro

During the site inspection for the repair and renovation of Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Road on Thursday. David Umahi, the minister of works, has proposed adding a flyover to the Abuja-Keffi Motorway in order to relieve the ongoing traffic jam on the Nyanya-Mararaba axis in Karu, Nasarawa. This was said by Mr. Umahi on Thursday during the site inspection for the Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Road reconstruction and rehabilitation project. China Harbour Engineering Company Limited is in charge of the project, which falls under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Mr. Umahi asked the company to complete the remodelling in a week,…

Jan

26

2024

By David Okoye

Ex-Anglican Archbishop Urges Gratitude to Avert Further Suffering

Metro, News, OpinionBiafra, Freedom, Metro, Opinion

Amos Madu, the former Anglican Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, has issued a warning against inciting conflict in Nigeria, noting that individuals who do so are unaware of the terrible fallout from the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War. Speaking in Enugu, Madu emphasised the horrific and genocidal circumstances that existed throughout the fight and urged people not to romanticise war. Madu highlighted the necessity for elders to teach and mentor the younger generation in order to stop a recurrence of the civil war and voiced concern that some people are unaware of its terrible reality. He emphasised the extreme hardships…

Jan

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Amb. Osita Offor Mourns Prof. Imaga (Udemeze)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, MetroAbia State, Metro, Ohafia, RIP, Ultimate Commander

Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ambassador Osita Offor has Mourned Prof. Imaga and prayed for God's abundance grace to strengthen the Ohafia Clan and Indi-Eze in general in Igbo land to bear the irreparable loss. Professor Imaga has been mourned by Ikenga Gburugburu, Dr. Osita Offor, who also encouraged the Abia State Government led by the Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Ohafia LGA led by the Mayor Chief David Ogba Onuoha-Bourdex and all Chiefs, Associates, Family members and Friends of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude and good hope in our maker…