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Metro

Jul
13
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
From Luxury to Prison: Balthazar Egonga’s 18-Year Sentence Sparks Debate on Corruption Punishment

From Luxury to Prison: Balthazar Egonga’s 18-Year Sentence Sparks Debate on Corruption Punishment

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics, ,
Balthazar Egonga, a former government official in Equotorial Guinea, West Africa, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for embezzling over 1 billion Francs of public funds. His lavish lifestyle, which included reckless spending on luxury items and illicit affairs, was exposed during the trial, revealing shocking details of his misuse of public money. Egonga's scandal became a social media spectacle, with many criticising his actions while taxpayers suffered. Despite his high-profile relationships, none of the women he lavished with gifts stood by him during his trial, highlighting the emptiness of his ill-gotten riches. The case has sparked outrage…
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Jul
11
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Hon. Ibe Okwara Partners with Nigerian Army & Mandalor Consultant Ltd. for Landmark Empowerment Initiative in Arochukwu/Ohafia

Hon. Ibe Okwara Partners with Nigerian Army & Mandalor Consultant Ltd. for Landmark Empowerment Initiative in Arochukwu/Ohafia

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, , , ,
Nominations Now Open! In a strong display of his commitment to the welfare of his constituents, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa is facilitating a transformative free training and empowerment program for 150 deserving widows and women across the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This significant initiative is a collaborative effort with the Nigerian Army, in partnership with Mandalor Consultant Limited. It reflects Hon. Okwara's vision to ensure that the benefits of democracy are tangible and impactful for every individual in Arochukwu/Ohafia. He stated, "Our goal is to uplift the most vulnerable members of our society, providing them with the tools and resources they…
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Jul
11
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia Deputy Governor Urges Ohafia Students to Shun Cultism, Embrace Learning

Abia Deputy Governor Urges Ohafia Students to Shun Cultism, Embrace Learning

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, , ,
Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has charged Students of Ohafia origin to prioritize their education and steer clear of cultism and other social vices. Engr Emetu made this call when the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) Worldwide paid a courtesy visit to his Office at the Government House in Umuahia, the State capital. The Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of education, encouraging the Students to stay focused on their academic goals. He promised to look into some of the Students' demands, including providing bursaries for Ohafia Students and a bus for the Association. "I urge you…
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Jul
10
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

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OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE - SOUTHEAST INSECURITY: YOU ERRED, DE-MARKETED SOUTHEAST BEFORE FOREIGN INVESTORS; 99.9% TERRORISTS IN THE SOUTHEAST ARE STRANGERS AND NON-IGBO… OHANAEZE COUNTERS SOLUDO The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, finds it imperative to address, with unwavering resolve and profound concern, the recent claims made by Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo. His assertion that 99.9% of criminals operating within the Southeast are of Igbo descent is not only unfounded but also constitutes a grievous misrepresentation of the truth. Such statements have sent chilling shockwaves across the Igbo Nation, relegating the region’s reputation to unmerited disparagement. Governor Soludo’s erroneous…
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Jul
10
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsored, , , ,
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark diplomatic engagement held in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received His Excellency A.L. Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, for high-level discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across culture, creativity, tourism and education. The meeting brought together senior officials from both nations, including Mr Faiz Imam, Chief Principal Adviser to the Honourable Minister, and Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Together, they explored actionable areas for mutual partnership and cultural…
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