Metro Archives - Page 51 of 218

Jul

27

2025

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…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

CHAMA 2025 Invasion: Scholarship Award Announced for Enyimba Medical Invasion

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, CHAMA, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, CHAMA, Health, Metro, Nigeria, Olugu Ukpai

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of CHAMA 2025 Invasion, Apostle Okure, has expressed gratitude to CHAMA CEO Dr. Olugu Ukpai for announcing a scholarship award during the upcoming Enyimba Medical Invasion 2025. The event, scheduled to hold from August 8th to 14th, 2025, aims to provide medical care and support to those in need. The medical mission targets to conduct at least 150 surgeries and free treatment to beneficiaries from a team of Doctors from USA, UK, Canada in conjunction with their Nigerian counterparts. Notably, CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International has in a space of 19 years conducted over…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ECK Foundations Chairman Urges Focus on Insecurity Over State Creation

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the Bende born Billionaire and Chairman of ECK Foundations, has lent his voice to the growing call for Nigeria to prioritize national security over the creation of more states. Aligning himself with Dr. Alex Otti's sentiments, Dr. Kalu emphasized that the country's primary challenge lies in addressing insecurity, rather than debating the number of states. According to Dr. Kalu, prioritizing national security and well-being is crucial for the nation's progress and development. He noted that the pursuit of state creation, while important to some, should not overshadow the need to address pressing issues that affect the…