Metro Archives - Page 188 of 218

Oct

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2022

N17bn allocated to stop oil theft diverted – Falana

Economy, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, at an event organized by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Projects, monitored by SEGUN ADEWOLE, laments the injustice done to the Niger Delta region and the Federal Government’s decision to place the Niger Delta Development Commission under the Ministry of the Niger Delta Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has alleged that about N17bn allocated to stop oil theft has been diverted Falana, while delivering his goodwill message in Lagos State Thursday, also stated that the Ministry of Niger Delta ought to be under the NDDC, and not the other way around. He spoke at…

Oct

03

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kwara Doctor kills girlfriend, housewife, buries corpses in office

Health, Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Kwara State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Kwara State Police Command said its operatives arrested a medical doctor, Adio Adeyemi, of Kaiama General Hospital, over the alleged kidnap and murder of two ladies. Adeyemi was alleged to have kidnapped and killed his girlfriend identified only as Ifeoluwa, and another housewife, Nofisat Halidu, in 2021. Ifeoluwa was declared missing in the Tanke area, while Nofisat, a housewife in Kaiama, was reported missing by her husband, Mr. Halidu. The police confirmed the incident in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, on Sunday. The statement read in part, “On assumption of office as Commissioner…

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING: Phyna emerges winner of BBNaija Season 7

Entertainment, LifestyleBBNaija, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Phyna

Phyna, Big Brother Naija housemate has emerged winner of the 7th season of the reality TV show. She was announced as the winner on Sunday night, closely followed by Bryann. Phyna now goes home with a mouth-watering ₦100 million worth of prizes. Other finalists included Daniella, who was the first to be evicted on Sunday, followed by Chichi, Adekunle and Bella. The Level Up edition ran for 72 days and has now officially ended with a grand finale show that saw interesting performances from MI, Falz and Pheelz.

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Something Is Happening Across Our Nation – Chris Nwaokobia

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Chris Nwaokobia, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Who will tell Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the times have changed. Who will tell him that Nigerians are committed to new values in leadership? Who will tell Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Waziri Adamawa that a new day is here. Who will tell him that the days of greed and profligacy have become shibboleth? Who will tell those who think that religion and region will determine how we vote in 2023 that they are wrong? Who will tell them that we are at the throes of a massive peaceful ballot based revolution? Who will tell those struggling to paint Peter Obi…

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Independence: Sanwo-Olu releases 46 inmates from Lagos prisons

Lifestyle, MetroBabajide Sanwo-Olu, Crime, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 46 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state. Sanwo-Olu’s action followed the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. The governor also commuted the death sentences of six inmates to life imprisonment, said Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Commissioner for Information. The official noted that the release and committal orders were in cognisance of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Celebration. The exercise is pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended). Onigbanjo’s statement explained that the council, in…