Metro Archives - Page 88 of 284

Mar

20

2025

Tricycle Operator in Aba Returns Forgotten N2 Million, Earns Public Praise

Abia State, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro

A tricycle operator in Aba, Mr. Emmanuel Obodoezie, has been widely commended for his integrity after returning N2.04 million to a trader who forgot the money in his vehicle. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Ariaria International Market area. Obodoezie explained that he had picked up a female passenger along Power Line Road and dropped her off at the Free Zone area. She paid a fare of N250 instead of N300, but he accepted it without complaint. Unaware that she had left a bag in his tricycle, he continued his journey. According to him, due to the poor road…

Mar

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Hailed For Performing Beyond Expectations in Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed. Constituency

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have commended the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for installing solar-powered streetlights in major markets, a move they say has enhanced security and boosted economic activities across the constituency. Women, youths, and traders in Nkporo, Abiriba, and Ohafia communities, as well as various wards in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, praised the initiative, expressing their appreciation for the lawmaker’s commitment to community development. Our correspondent reports that the benefiting communities include Ndi Agbo Market, Amurie Market (Afia Eke) – Ndi Elu Ward, Afia Orieakwa Abiriba, Afia Nkwo Abiriba, Afia Amogudu Abiriba, Amabelu Daily…

Mar

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Condemns Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

I, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, am compelled to express my utmost dismay and disappointment at the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This move, rather than addressing the underlying issues driving the crisis, has only served to undermine the democratic process and raise questions about the federal government's commitment to upholding the principles of democracy. The imposition of emergency rule is a clear indication of the federal government's failure to provide security for federal infrastructure in Rivers State, as mandated by the constitution ¹. Instead of…

Mar

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

PDP Rejects Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Tinubu Has No Powers To Suspend Elected Governor

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics, Rivers State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional move aimed at undermining democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party insisted that the President lacked the authority to suspend the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and replace him with Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd). The PDP labeled the action as an "attack on democracy" and a violation of the 1999 Constitution, which upholds…

Mar

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Osonwa Illuminates Nkporo, Abiriba, Ohafia Daily Markets to improve security, economic activity

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsArochukwu, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

In a move aimed at enhancing security and stimulating economic growth, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has successfully installed solar-powered lighting systems in major daily markets across the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The project, which targeted key trading hubs in Nkporo, Abiriba, and Ohafia communities, has brought much-needed light to the areas, improving visibility and deterring criminal activities. This initiative is expected to contribute to a safer environment for traders and customers, while also boosting economic activity through extended market hours. Markets Benefiting from the Project The following markets have been equipped with All in One Solar-powered lighting systems: Nkporo: Ndi Agbo…