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Sep

07

2022

My Commitment to the less privileged will be prioritized – Mazi Jonas Chibuike

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Chibuike Jonas, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

The Abia 2023 Gubernatorial Candidate of Action Democratic Party, ADP, Mazi Jonas Chibuike has re-emphasized the need for leaders and well-privileged citizens to take the welfare of the widows, motherless ones, physically challenged people, handicapped individuals among us as a priority that must be given every attention it deserves because that is the only way they can belong and not feel abandoned by the society because their condition was not a product of their choosing. The former Arochukwu Local Government Boss made this call when he recently marked his birthday as a special gift from God that we all must…

Sep

04

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Girl sacked for attending OBI-Dient Million-Man March in PH gets new Job with OPM Press (Video)

Metro, News, Politics, Video2023, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Peter Obi, Politics

The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry, OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has promptly come to the rescue of Miss Rrgima who was sacked by a hotel in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State for participating in the One Million Man Match in solidarity with the Labour Party candidate for 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria, Dr Peter Obi. According to a short message from one of the most vocal and ardent supporters of Obi in actualizing his presidential ambition for better Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr, says that this can only be possible as a result of the good…

Sep

01

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria now has 20 million children out of school – UNESCO

Economy, Education, MetroEconomy, Education, Metro, Nigeria

Nigeria now has some 20 million children out of school, according to the latest global data on children out of school from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO, which says a new and improved methodology was used to arrive at the latest figures, said there are “244 million children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18 worldwide (who) are still not attending school. school”. According to statistics, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan have the highest numbers of children out of school globally. Figures in Nigeria have hovered between 10.5 million and around 15 million…

Aug

31

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

Nigeria loses 95% of oil production at Bonny terminal due to theft

Economy, MetroCrime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Africa’s biggest oil producer is losing almost all oil production in the Bonny oil hub, the city after which its premium Bonny Light oil grade and a key export point for the country, Mele Kyari, are named. limited NNPC he said Tuesday. Nigeria, in a bid to curb oil theft, launched an app this month to monitor the incidence. “What is most difficult to deal with today is the issue of crude oil theft, it is real and it is happening,” Kyari told a state house briefing in Abuja. “Are we defenseless? No, we are not defenseless and our efforts are paying…

Aug

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

South Africa: Nigeria High Commission warns citizens of planned attack

Metro, NewsCrime, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Security, South Africa

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has alerted Nigerians living in South Africa about a planned attack on foreign nationals. In a memo dated August 24, the embassy’s consular section wrote: “This is to advise Nigerians living in South Africa to be vigilant and careful in their activities due to recent statements by proponents of Operation Dudula. and his threats to attack foreign nationals in this country.” According to the memo, the group (Operation Dudula) through public notices and video clips on social media announced a March Against Foreign Immigrants in South Africa starting on September 2. The…