Metro Archives - Page 171 of 218

Nov

01

2022

Davido Silent As Rumour Of Son’s Death Spreads On Social Media

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroDavido, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria

Nigerian popstar Davido is currently trending in the Nigerian digital space and it is due to the speculation that the singer and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, have lost their son, Ifeanyi. The news emanated from popular Nigerian actress and close friend of the singer, Eniola Badmus, in a now-deleted tweet. However, Davido or anyone from his camp had yet to react to the development hours after the rumour of Ifeanyi’s death spread on social media. When Daily Trust put a call across to the singer’s manager, Asa Asika, his phone number was not reachable. According to unconfirmed reports, the three-year-old…

Oct

31

2022

By Freeman

Herdsmen kill residents of Benue community in fresh attack.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Armed men suspected to be herders who have been causing chaos in Benue State have again attacked the Tse Ikyem community in Logo Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate attack occurred in broad daylight around 4om on Saturday. The assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents, killing three persons, while several others were seriously injured. A source, who confirmed the development said the attack was launched around Anawah settlement where at least two people were murdered on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Victims of the Saturday murderous attack were identified as Solomon Ukoom, Mrs Eunice Torkwase Joe…

Oct

30

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

Federal Govt School Feeding Program: Adventures In Wonderland?

Abia State, Education, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Education, Ikechi Emenike, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Daniel Imo

I have heard about the Federal Government School Feeding Program, and I wondered whether it was fact or fiction. "Alice IN WONDERLAND: Fairy Tales And Bedtime Story For Kids" is a popular series of folklore genre. Fairy Tales are sometimes magical and mythical. Yesterday, a very good brother and friend from Okagwe shared happy stories of Ohafia Primary School Pupils in government institutions who benefit from my misconceived, and presumably, mythical tale of government feeding program. I was wrong. The Federal Government was right. Our primary school pupils feed daily at their schools. They eat eggs, and other specified healthy…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations

NewsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Julius Berger, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Construction giants, Julius Berger on Saturday, shut down their operations in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert. Earlier, the United States and the United Kingdom had a few days ago, issued travel advisories over possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Following this, Julius Berger decided to shut down till further notice The Federal Government had assured residents of FCT and its environs of safety, adding that measures were on to keep the FCT safe. In a statement by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen, respectively, the company…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja: After Warnings Of Terrorist Attack, See How Car Burst Into Flames

NewsAbuja, Boko Haram, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A Hilux car caught fire on Friday, 28th of October 2022 in Abuja beside the Ministry of Justice, frightening employees, passersby, and motorists TheGistNow reports. The event happened at about 12: 30 pm close to the building. The automobile burnt for several minutes with no sign of any firemen. Despite the efforts of several motorists who pulled out fire extinguishers to aid in putting out the fire, the unfortunate automobile was burned beyond recognition. The burning of the vehicle was seen by other ministry workers from their offices. The US Embassy had already issued a security advisory warning of an…