Metro Archives - Page 30 of 210

Nov

19

2025

Repentant Bandits Release 45 Captives in Katsina State.

Metro, News, Social IssuesBandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Metro, Security

In a significant breakthrough, 45 captives, including men, women, and children, have been freed by repentant bandits in Katsina State. The release took place at a border village between Faskari and Bakori Local Government Areas on Monday, November 17, 2025. The bandits, led by Alhaji Isiya Kwashen Garwa, handed over the captives to the Bakori Local Government authorities. The release is seen as a major confidence-building step, following a peace deal meeting where the bandits promised to free captives. Engr. Abdurrahman Kandarawa, the lawmaker representing Bakori, witnessed the handover and thanked the repentant bandits for honouring the agreement. He emphasised…

Nov

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Enugu Senator Okey Ezea Dies During Treatment in the UK

Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsLabour Party, Metro, Politics, RIP

The senator representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Barrister Okey Ezea, popularly known as Ideke, has died. He reportedly passed away on Tuesday. Information indicates he was in the United Kingdom receiving medical treatment before his death. An elder statesman close to him,Chief Nkem Ossai, confirmed the development and described the late Ezea as a man with a heart of gold who will be deeply missed by his constituents. He explained that news of the senator’s death has thrown Nsukka and the entire Enugu North zone into mourning. Residents and supporters expressed shock over the sudden loss, especially since he had…

Nov

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionFemi Fani-Kayode, Metro, Next Level, Politics, Security, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi

Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who suggested Christians in Nigeria's middle belt stage killings to fabricate claims of genocide. Gumi's comments, made amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, have sparked widespread outrage. Fani-Kayode described the statement as "insensitive and misleading", saying it's a "monstrous mendacity" to claim Christians aren't being targeted and killed. In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode emphasized Christians face sustained attacks from Islamist terrorist groups, leading to significant loss of life. He noted extremist violence affects multiple groups, but Christians are disproportionately…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Court, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Security

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…

Nov

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits Kill 4, Abduct ECWA Pastor, 11 Others in Kaduna Attack

Metro, News, Social IssuesBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, Security

Suspected Fulani armed men raided three communities in Kaduna's Lere Local Government Area, killing four people and abducting 12 others, including ECWA Pastor Rev. Istifanus Dunga. The attack occurred around 10 p.m. in Jantsauni, Mai Doki, and Maiyamma, leaving residents in a state of panic. The victims killed were youths between 27 and 30 years old. Bandits The Federated Kurama Association's National Publicity Secretary, Pius Agaji Kyauta, called for urgent security intervention, stating the communities are "ravaged beyond imagination" and require both security and spiritual support. An eyewitness revealed the attackers, numbering in hundreds, surrounded homes and threatened residents, taking…