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Aug

01

2025

Nigeria and Ghana Engage Diplomatically to Address Protests Targeting Nigerians

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics, Social IssuesGhana, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, held a high-level meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, on Thursday to address escalating tensions stemming from protests targeting Nigerians in Ghana. The demonstrations, which have sparked diplomatic concerns, saw some Ghanaians accuse Nigerian residents of contributing to rising crime rates. Ojukwu, in a statement posted on her official social media account, detailed the discussions, which centered on ensuring the safety of Nigerians and fostering amicable Nigeria-Ghana relations. “The Minister assured that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians living in Ghana are…

Jul

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State Homeland Security Launches 5 Quad Bikes to Boost Security in Hinterlands

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Insecurity, Metro, Security

The Abia State Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing security in the state's rural areas with the launch of five quad bikes for its Homeland Security Watch. These bikes are designed to navigate the state's rugged terrain, particularly in areas like Umunneochi and its environs, where security challenges have been pronounced. The quad bikes will enable security personnel to access remote areas that were previously difficult to reach, thereby improving response times and overall security effectiveness. This move is part of the government's efforts to intensify security in the state and ensure the safety of lives and property.…

Jul

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hannatu Musawa Hails Super Falcons’ Historic Win as a Triumph for Nigerian Women, Youth and Cultural Excellence

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Rabat, Morocco, July 26, 2025 – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the incredible victory of Nigeria’s Super Falcons who clinched a historic win in Morocco, reaffirming Nigeria’s place on the global stage. Present among key officials and dignitaries in Morocco, the Honourable Minister witnessed firsthand the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s female football champions. Visibly moved by their performance, she expressed overwhelming pride, her face lit with joyful emotion, as she stood in admiration of what the young women had accomplished, not just…

Jul

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Religion as a tool for national development (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Lifestyle, Metro, Social IssuesAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Metro, Nigeria, Religion

The primary focus of every known religion is to lead carnal-minded people to become spiritually minded. It is to enable mortals to rise from their lowest ebb to a transformative stage, where they can connect with the divine. This spiritual growth gives rise to morality and essential values, which in turn fosters economic and national development. On the other hand, a more critical examination reveals that religion has also been used as a tool for colonialism and systematic enslavement, stressing the complexities of its role in society. Basically, Nigeria today is confused about how to define religion and whether it…

Jul

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Passport Seized at Abuja Airport

News, PoliticsMetro, Nigeria, Politics, Security, Senate

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's international passport was briefly seized by Nigerian immigration officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on July 24, 2025. The senator, representing Kogi Central, was stopped by immigration officials who flagged her as a "national security risk" just before boarding a British Airways flight to London. According to eyewitnesses, Senator Natasha remained calm and composed throughout the ordeal, insisting that the officers had no legal authority to seize her passport. "The court never authorised this. You have no right to hold my passport," she was overheard telling the officers. The directive to hold her travel…