Metro Archives - Page 176 of 281

Jan

24

2024

FCT Police identity cause of Maitama explosion, confirm two injuries.

Metro, NewsAbuja, Accident, Metro

An explosion near the Bureau of Public Enterprise buildings in Maitama, Abuja, has left at least two people injured, according to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. A loud sound that appeared to indicate an explosion earlier had the area in a state of apprehension The event happened as garbage evacuators were lighting fire to wastes in the area, according to a statement made public by SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer for the territory. She stated that in reaction to the explosion, personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and a fast response team were dispatched to…

Jan

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu Offers Condolences To The Ohafia Clan On Udumeze, Prof. Imaga’s Demise.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Prof Imaga, RIP

In light of the passing of the respected traditional ruler, His Royal Paramountcy, Prof. E.U.L. Imaga, the Udumaeze of Ohafia and Chairman of the Ohafia Council of Nde Ezie Ogo, Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu (ECK), President of the ECK Foundation and Chairman of Starcoll Oil Services Limited, a US-Based Engineering Company, has expressed his condolences to the people of Ohafia Udumaeze. Prof. E.U.L. Imaga Kalu, who is also the convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance, or GIGG, expressed sorrow on the passing of the traditional ruler and remembered the late Ezie Ogo as a well-respected academician and…

Jan

22

2024

By OHAFIATV

President Tinubu: End Abuja’s security issues and beware of the northern conspiracy – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, calls upon President Tinubu to take immediate action in addressing the escalating insecurity challenges in Abuja. Additionally, we urge him to remain vigilant and cautious of a potential Northern conspiracy against his administration. Recent events and statements by prominent Northern leaders underscore the need for urgent attention to these matters. In the past months, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has observed with great concern the alarming utterances and vituperations of influential Northern leaders directed towards President Tinubu. Firstly, the Arewa Economic Forum, led by Ibrahim Shehu Yahaya, accused Tinubu of deliberately promoting a…

Jan

22

2024

By OHAFIATV

In a south-south operation, troops kill 43 terrorists and capture 76.

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro, Security

Nigerian military troops in the South-South geographical zone of the nation killed forty-three terrorists and detained seventy-six others. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this in a statement provided to reporters. He also claimed that the army freed 27 hostages who had been kidnapped and caught 29 oil thieves. A military spokesman said that 2,150 different types of ammunition and 81 different types of weaponry were found by the forces. "One NSVT AA gun, one GPMG, one PKMG, 36 AK47 rifles, one RPG 7 tube, two AGL bombs, four pump action guns, four locally fabricated…

Jan

21

2024

By OHAFIATV

Fire destroys Lagos Island’s Mandilas Building.

MetroAccident, Lagos, Metro

There is a fire in a warehouse located on Lagos Island's Mandilas Building, Broad Street. It was yet unknown what started the fire. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service tells Channels Television that the fire began on the first floor and has now spread to the fourth. According to information obtained by OHAFIATV News, emergency personnel are now on the site to prevent the situation from getting worse and to restore order.