Metro Archives - Page 184 of 218

Oct

09

2022

Comedian, Basketmouth questions EFCC boss over corrupt politicians who walk freely

Economy, Entertainment, MetroBasketmouth, DSS/EFCC, Entertainment, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Famous Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known by his stage name as Basketmouth, has questioned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa over the low chance of conviction for politically exposed persons in the country. This is following the two recent protests by the youths in Warri area of Delta State and that of Ibadan over unwarranted arrest and extortion by the anti-graft agency without any links to cybercrime. Responding to the actions, Bawa noted that the exercise will not stop the agency from arresting anyone causing or promoting fraud in the country.…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic surgery

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, RIP

Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the cause of the death of a Nigerian businesswoman identify as Amelia Pounds, who reportedly died while undergoing body enhancement surgery. Amelia passed away on Friday in New Delhi in India following complications during liposuction surgery. An unidentified doctor in a trending video on social media was heard apologizing to her after her demise. Below are some reactions from Nigerians: @CaptHybrid; “Na wa oooo, in your next life, contentment should be your watchword.” @Helenlu80508776: “Even God would be disappointed it’s better to give ur kidney or important organs to the needy and…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

PCN seals 19,059 illegal pharmaceutical premises in four years

Business, Health, Lifestyle, MetroHealth, Metro, Nigeria

A total of 19,059 illegal pharmaceutical premises have been shut down in the last four years across the country by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Pharm Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, the Registrar PCN, on Saturday disclosed this during the presentation of the gazetted PCN (Establishment) Act 2022. He explained that “From 2018 to the 8th of October 2022, a total of 27, 262 facilities were visited for enforcement activities. Out of this number, we have closed down a total of 19, 059 of them.” The registrar pointed out that 16, 502 were sealed as patent medicine shops, saying that 1,780…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Arochukwu: Dr. Samuel urges supporters to double efforts, commitment

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Samuel Uba Okorie

Arochukwu: Good morning all and a very beautiful Sunday to you all. I want to thank and appreciate God for making it possible for my name to appear on INEC’s final list as an Aspirant for the Arochukwu Constituency of Abia State House of Assembly. I also want to thank all my teeming fans and followers and supporters. I want to appreciate those who has come inbox to congratulate me. I want to thank those who appreciate me via SMS and Whatsapp. Still, I will tell you that the journey has not stopped. In fact, we have just started. But…

Oct

08

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

IPOB says it has no plans to disrupt election in Igboland

Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Biafra, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that it has no plan to disrupt the election in Igboland in 2023. The media and publicity secretary of the group, Emma Powerful, in a press statement, said there is no truth in any information circulating on alleged plans to disrupt the election in 2023 in Igboland. The group rather accused the federal government of masterminding insecurity in the South East, with the hope of causing fear and accusing IPOB of their deeds. A recent video of a breakaway member of IPOB, Mr. Simon Ekpa recently surfaced on the internet, where he…