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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

2023: Ikpeazu inaugurates PDP Advisory Campaign Council in Abia

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has boasted that there is no other political party in Abia State with the requisite capacity and potential like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated this during the inauguration of the 26-member Advisory Council for the Peoples Democratic Party 2023 Campaigns, held at the Banquet hall of Government House in Umuahia, the state capital. A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa chairs the Abia PDP Advisory Campaign Council, while Chief Uzodinma Okpara and Professor Paul Ananaba, SAN serve as the Deputy Chairman and Secretary of the Abia PDP…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Comment on Peter Obi: APC tells Ngige to support Tinubu openly or resign

Opinion, Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Chris Ngige, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige to resign if he can’t support the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Murtala Ajaka, tasked Ngige and other political appointees of the party to openly support Tinubu. Ajaka was reacting to Ngige’s remarks on who to endorse between Tinubu and the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Ngige said the decision on who to support between Tinubu and Obi is difficult. However, Ajaka berated the Minister over his comment. In a statement on Saturday, Ajaka said, “It is expected…

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…