Metro Archives - Page 102 of 211

Jan

31

2024

Government Seeks NDLEA Partnership to Combat Rising Drug Abuse

Health, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to address the growing issue of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Minister of Youth Development Jamila Ibrahim conveyed this during her visit to NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa in Abuja. Minister Ibrahim outlined the government's commitment to rehabilitating drug abuse victims and providing skill training to reintegrate them into society effectively. She emphasized the importance of steering young Nigerians away from drug abuse, emphasizing its detrimental impact on their future prospects. Expressing optimism, Ibrahim announced the forthcoming launch of the National Youth Development Bank, a…

Jan

31

2024

By David Okoye

NEMA Provides Aid to Victims of Bandit Attack in Kaduna

NewsMetro, Security

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has taken swift action to aid 400 households affected by a bandit attack in Saya community, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, that occurred in September 2023. During the attack, nine individuals lost their lives, and numerous worshippers at a religious center were injured. NEMA's assistance, delivered on Wednesday, includes essential relief materials such as 400 bags each of maize, rice, and beans; 40 kegs of vegetable oil; 40 cartons each of seasoning cubes and tomato paste; and 20 bags of salt. Additionally, the agency provided 400 bags of cement, 300 bundles of…

Jan

29

2024

By David Okoye

Fatal Crash on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Claims Two Lives, Injures Four

MetroAccident, FRSC, Lagos State, Metro, RIP

Two people lost their lives in a deadly car crash on the Lagos-Badagry motorway, while four more people were injured. According to Williams Manga, the unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, the accident happened near the Ibereko portion of the motorway at around 5:46 a.m. Seven people were riding in the implicated car, a Toyota Camry with dealer registration number 01-6897DLA, consisting of four men and three women. The car was returning from a well-known hotel when the accident happened, causing it to flip over many times on the former Badagry motorway and end up…

Jan

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Thank God It’s Friday with Dr. Otti,” has been launched by Ikwuano Mayor Nwaka.

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ikwuano LGA, Metro, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

Honours Usaka Eleogu- world's best Para Power Lifter, Amarachi In his quest to drive home the inclusive governance of the present administration of Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, the Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka has flagged off an initiative tagged, 'ThankGod it's Friday with Dr. Otti and Mayor Nwaka, to eliminate the poverty among Special Citizens. The initiative which was kicked off yesterday at the Council, alongside the Mayor's 'Thanksgiving service For the Affirmation of Otti's Mandate and Continued Success', is aimed at alleviating the suffering of all indigenes of the Council, living with disabilities. Famousreporters.com gathered…

Jan

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG to construct a flyover over Mararaba Road To alleviate traffic congestion.

Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Dave Umahi, FCT, Metro

During the site inspection for the repair and renovation of Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Road on Thursday. David Umahi, the minister of works, has proposed adding a flyover to the Abuja-Keffi Motorway in order to relieve the ongoing traffic jam on the Nyanya-Mararaba axis in Karu, Nasarawa. This was said by Mr. Umahi on Thursday during the site inspection for the Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Road reconstruction and rehabilitation project. China Harbour Engineering Company Limited is in charge of the project, which falls under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Mr. Umahi asked the company to complete the remodelling in a week,…