Metro Archives - Page 147 of 211

Jan

31

2023

Nnamdi Iro Oji, Ibe Okwara Storm Obieze and Ike Isu with Obidients

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Iro Oji, Politics

The Labour Party's Candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone, Chief Nnamdi Iro Oji (Opotoyom), and his House of Representatives counterpart for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, today stormed Ututu in Arochukwu Local Government Area with their message of emancipation that the Obident movement symbolizes. During the visit, the good people of Obieze lsu and Ike lsu in Ututu expressed joy and promised solidarity with the candidates that represent hope and a new face of Abia. On their part, the unrelenting candidates reassured the people that with their support and votes, Abia state can be changed for the better,…

Jan

31

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okuji Oreh’s manifesto gets thumbs-up from APC member in Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, APGA, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Okuji Oreh, Politics

In what seems to be a statement of fact of undeniable reality, a staunch member of All Progressive Congress in Ohafia LGA, part of the constituency for which Dr. Okuji Oreh is contrasting, has marveled at his profile and well-articulated, specially tailored program for the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency. His comment was motivated after watching a brief interview where the young and vibrant contender laid bay his program addressing all facets of the life of the people and ways to improve them from education to infrastructure, employment, empowerment, and general development/improvement of the people. After watching the program video, the…

Jan

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Old Naira deadline is Feb.10, deposit to continue till 17th February – CBN.

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, Politics2023, Business, CBN, Economy, Emefiele, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the swapping of old naira notes with the redesigned ones till February 10, 2023. The CBN stated this in a release on Sunday. The apex bank said it added “a 10-day extension of the deadline from January 31, 2023, to February 10, 2023, to allow for the collection of more old notes.” This is according to the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. He also noted that Nigerians would still be able to deposit their old notes directly with the CBN until February 17, 2023, described as “grace period.” There has been…

Jan

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Troops kill Boko Haram commander Abu Illiya, 32 others

NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, ISWAP, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Security

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai alongside members of the civilian joint task force have reportedly annihilated a top Boko Haram commander, Abu Illiya alongside his 32 fighters. The feat was said to have been achieved during an intelligence-led aggressive fighting patrol in some identified Boko Haram enclaves in Kayamari, Habasha and Yuwe villages in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, multiple intelligence sources indicated that the troops’ superior firepower forced the surviving terrorists to flee in disarray thereby abandoning their property and weapons. The troops also…

Jan

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

LP Holds Successful Campaign in Ohafia North With Alex, Ibe, and others.

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

18th January 2023 was a great success for Labour Party's campaign team as they took the campaign to Ohafia North with Dr. Alex Otti and Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates respectively. According to a brief report from Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, the party is optimistic about victory in February 2023. "We had a fantastic turnout at the rally, and before that, we were honored to visit Enachioken’s palace and be received by the Enachioken in Council. We are most grateful for their support, blessings, and…