Metro Archives - Page 192 of 281

Oct

19

2023

APC chairman detained in Jigawa on charges of raping and impregnating a housegirl

MetroAll Progressives Congress, Crime, Metro, Rape

The 56-year-old chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Roni Local Government Area, Saleh Idris, has been detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly raping his housegirl. In a statement to OHAFIATV News, CSC Adamu Shehu, the NSCDC's Jigawa State Command spokesman, confirmed the arrest. According to him, the victim's brother filed a complaint alleging that the suspect had sexually assaulted and pregnant his sister, 14, who worked as a housekeeper at the suspect's home, and that's why the suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday. "The case was reported at NSCDC Roni LGA…

Oct

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Calls For Calm And Patience Amidst President Tinubu’s Certificate Saga

Abia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

PRESS RELEASE - October 8, 2023 In the wake of recent allegations concerning the academic credentials of our esteemed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, urge all Nigerians to exercise restraint and patience as we await the outcome of the Supreme Court's investigation. We understand the concerns and questions raised by many Nigerians, especially in light of past incidents involving public office holders. We acknowledge the curiosity about potential beneficiaries of this situation, should it result in any significant political shift. However, we must remember that speculation and conjecture do not serve the interests of justice or our…

Oct

10

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court fires Timipre Sylva, an APC candidate for governorship of Bayelsa

Metro, News, Politics2023, Bayelsa, Court, Politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has been disqualified from running in the Bayelsa State election on November 11 by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Monday saw the announcement of the judgment by Justice Donatus Okorowo. Okorowo decided that Sylva would violate the 1999 constitution as modified if he were to run for office again after serving as the state's governor for five years and being sworn in twice. The judge ruled that Sylva was ineligible to participate in the upcoming November election because, should he prevail and be sworn in, he would have…

Oct

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Odyssey of The Concerned Citizens of Ohafia International, (COCOI).

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Ohafia, Politics

Matthew 25:42-45 :"For I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me". The portion of the bible above where Our Lord Jesus Christ made this statement is outrightly and practically applicable to the philanthropic deeds and gestures of the prestigious and admirable socio-cultural organization, The Concerned Citizens of Ohafia International, (COCOI). The organization, Concerned Citizens of Ohafia International (COCOI), which has now become (registered)…

Oct

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rebuttal: Sahara Reporters News About Baby Factory in Anambra False.

Amos Oge Kalu, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionAnambra State, Health, Metro, Opinion

Our attention has been drawn to a false report being peddled by a known controversial and traffic-seeking news platform called Sahara Reporters, a news platform that has been proven to enjoy being on the wrong side of everything without investigation as long as it will bring readership to help them make more money from Google adverts One would have chosen to ignore the direct attack on an old woman who has helped to save many lives through her orphanage home overt the years, but who has recently fallen to the efforts of people to bring her down and rubbish her…