Metro Archives - Page 55 of 284

Sep

07

2025

Media Tour Of School Projects In Abia Ends, As State Government Assures Of Timely Completion Of Projects.

Abia State, Education, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Nigeria, Politics

A 2-day intensive and comprehensive tour of ongoing construction, reconstruction, and renovation of 63 school projects in Abia State, which took place on Wednesday, September 3rd, and Friday, September 5th, has successfully ended. To cover all the locations of the school projects, the pressmen divided themselves into 3 groups, with each visiting the locations of the schools in rural and urban areas of the 3 Senatorial Zones of the State. Addressing the press men who called on him in his office after their two days tour of the school projects on Friday, the Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary…

Sep

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

‎Ekpa’s’ 6-Year Imprisonment:”Ohanzee Ndigbo Lauds Ribadu, Matawalle, and CDS Musa for Landmark Victory Against Terrorism, Insecurity in Southeast‎

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Politics

September 2, 2025 – The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, feels a moral obligation to express profound appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its unwavering commitment to addressing the security challenges in the Southeast. We commend the government for its landmark achievement, particularly the incarceration of Simon Njoku Ekpa in Finland, who received a six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related charges. ‎The Southeast region, along with the entire Igbo community, extends heartfelt gratitude to National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their…

Aug

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Honored at the Eluama Iriji and Cultural Festival 2025

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Emeka Kalu, Politics

The annual Eluama Iriji and Cultural Festival took place yesterday at the Eluama Civic Center in Nunya/Ogboro Isukwuato LGA, Abia State. This cherished tradition, which symbolizes gratitude, renewal, and unity, gained special significance this year with the invitation of the Bende Born Billionaire, distinguished philanthropist and politician, Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of E.C.K Foundation. Celebrated across many communities in Igboland, the festival marks the harvest of the new yam crop and is deeply rooted in cultural heritage. It is a day of feasting, reflection, thanksgiving to God and the ancestors, and reaffirmation of communal ties. It is believed…

Aug

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Pledges Inclusive Dialogue with FTAN, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Tourism Sector

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria, August 19, 2025The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq., has assured the tourism private sector of her commitment to building consensus and fostering dialogue in addressing overlapping mandates within the industry. She gave this assurance while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), led by its President, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, during a courtesy visit to her office in Abuja. Dr. Badaki had raised concerns about the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act and appealed for the Honourable Minister’s…

Aug

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

NYSC Condemns Brutal Assault on Corps Member in Anambra

Lifestyle, Metro, Social IssuesCrime, Metro

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly condemned the violent assault on one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Monday, August 18, 2025, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of corps members serving in various parts of the country. According to a statement issued by the NYSC Anambra State Coordinator, Mrs. Ekene Ibe, the assault took place while Edema was carrying out her lawful duties at her place of primary assignment. The corps member reportedly sustained injuries and is receiving…