Metro Archives - Page 238 of 281

Nov

23

2022

Ebem Ohafia Unrest: Ibe Okwara Osonwa Sues For Calm

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, OpinionIbe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Ohafia, Opinion, Security

Ndi Ebem Umunne’m kaaniwoo, I am very aware of the situation occurring in our beloved Ebem and I am equally saddened by the situation on ground. I want to join my voice in appreciating the efforts of those lending their voices in seeking a peaceful resolution to this sad situation. I want to assure you my brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers that I have been working tirelessly in support of the efforts being made in Ohafia by also putting due pressure on the authorities at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja to find a swift resolution to the situation and…

Nov

23

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ganduje signs PWDs bill into law, bans street begging

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsGanduje, Kano State, Lifestyle, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has set up a committee for the evacuation of beggars from the streets, nooks and crannies of the state. Ganduje stated this while addressing journalists shortly after assenting the persons with disabilities bill into law on Tuesday. He explained that the law would pave the way for the inclusion and development of people living with disabilities in the state. According to him “the law provides for the establishment of a board to oversee the affairs of PWDs.” Governor Ganduje, however, assured to give all the necessary support to make the board functional according to…

Nov

23

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

See redesigned naira notes FG unveiled to general public

Business, Economy, Metro, PoliticsEconomy, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

The Federal Government has unveiled the redesigned naira notes to the public. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari a few minutes ago. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele warned Nigerians against hoarding of the old notes, saying there is no going back on the January 31st 2023 deadline to completely render the old notes useless. The redesigned notes are in denomination of N1000, N500 and N200.

Nov

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ishinka struck water at NFC Center Asaga, another milestone (Video)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, VideoAbia State, Chidia Maduekwe, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Next Level, NFC, Nigeria, Politics

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Nigeria Film corporation, NFC, Dr. Chidia Maduekwe, has announced the latest developments in his spirited effort at ensuring the completion of the boards' regional office located in Asaga Ohafia in record time. He made this revelation in a short video message of the borehole drilling process shared on Ohafia Whatsapp platforms. To give background to the importance of this rare feat, Asaga Ohafia is located on a hilly topography with rocky sediment that has made drilling water in the community a challenge for a while now. During the older days before some boreholes succeeded to…

Nov

17

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai to train, empower 500 Abia Youths in the DUYTB project.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Lifestyle, Metro, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Technology, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

Tomorrow will be marking the final day of form pick-up for the 500 Abia youths that will be benefiting from the first phase of Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai's training program aimed at empowering the youths as a measure of curbing youth restiveness, cultism, and other social vices. This is because Dr. Ukpai is a man that believes in a practical approach to handling the challenges facing the state. "I am not in this race of the governorship to make promises to my people, No!, I am in the race to make a difference because this is what leadership should be.…