Metro Archives - Page 112 of 211

Nov

29

2023

ECK Foundation Provides Tuition to Fed. Uni. Ebonyi 400 Level Student

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, EducationAbia State, ECK Foundation, Education, Emeka Kalu, Metro

Miss Glory Oluchi Sunday, a 400-level student at Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo in Ebonyi State, has received money from the ECK Foundation totaling 60,000 Naira to cover her tuition. Miss Gloria, a student in the guidance and counselling department and a native of Umuobiala in Isuikwuato, expressed gratitude to Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the founder of the ECK Foundation, for his love, support, and commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable through his foundation. She also urged him to persevere in his endeavours. She emphasised that completing her academic goals will allow her to make a significant contribution…

Nov

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Supreme Court says that until further notice, old and new naira notes will coexist.

Business, Economy, MetroBusiness, CBN, Court, Economy, Metro, Naira, Nigeria

The Federal Government's appeal to extend the life of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes—which were redesigned during President Muhammadu Buhari's most recent administration—has been granted by the Supreme Court. A panel of seven judges on the top court, chaired by Justice John Okoro, ruled on Wednesday morning that the old notes will remain legal money until the infrastructure needed to replace them is in place. As to the ruling of the Supreme Court, the outdated notes are allowed to coexist as legal tender alongside the updated ones. The Federal Government's motion was heard on Wednesday and was made by…

Nov

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emeka Kalu Condemns Perceived Injustice Towards Ndigbo In Lagos.

Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionEmeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the convener of the Global Initiative for Good Governance (GIGG) and President of the ECK Foundation, has referred to the systemic and unjustifiable displacement of the Igbo people in Lagos as undemocratic and unacceptable. He asserts that power is only justly exercised when it is directed towards the betterment of all. The PDP chieftain, who previously ran for governor of Abia state, claims that regardless of provocation, no one has the right to use state power against another person or group of people in an effort to exact political revenge because all Nigerians have the same…

Nov

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

“2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” book, to be launched Nov. 30

Education, Lifestyle, Metro, Sponsored2023, Metro, Okey Udo, Politics, Yabaji Yusuf Sani

Yagabi Sani, Patrick Lumumba as Guests at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for…

Nov

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lagos demolition: IPOB to S’East govs, Ohanaeze, NASS: ‘Support Biafra Independence’

NewsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

On Monday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) called on members of the National Assembly, governors of Southeast, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo to back the initiative for the actualization of Biafra. The statement was made by IPOB in opposition to the demolition of Igbo-owned buildings in Lagos. According to IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful, the destruction of Igbo-populated markets is a sign that the Igbo people are no longer welcomed in Nigeria. IPOB Biafra Part of a statement released by Powerful states: "We, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) family and global movement, denounce the economic sabotage that the Lagos State administration…