Category: METRO - Page 34 - FAMOUS REPORTERS

Mar

09

2020

33 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Ngbo Community Fears Impending Declaration Of State Of Emergency<br> … Umahi Issues 7Days Ultimatum To Ngbo To Produce Missing Soldier

Ngbo Community Fears Impending Declaration Of State Of Emergency
… Umahi Issues 7Days Ultimatum To Ngbo To Produce Missing Soldier

METRODavid Umahi, ebonyi state government, missing soldier, murder, state of emergency

Following the suspected killing of Navy officer in Ngbo community, the Nigerian army has threatened to invade the entire Ngbo community for failing to provide useful information regarding the missing Navy officer, suspected to have been killed by Umagudu Akpu community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State. According to the source, it recorded that entire Ngbo community is currently leaving in fear and tension as Ngwagu military cartoment preparing war against Ngbo community .Reacting to the threat by the military, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state, who had earlier made an appeal to the suspected community to conduct…

Mar

09

2020

43 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Just In! Bus Conductor Kills Gigantic Agbro Defending His Driver In Umuahia

METROabia state, Agbro, bloodbath, bus conductor, bus driver, illegal collection of tax

There was pandemonium among residents of Umuahia this afternoon, as a bus conductor killed a stubborn gigantic Agbro in defense of his bus driver, at a shop, in close proximity to the NUJ Press Center, along Aba road, in Abia state capital. Famous Reporters who was on the scene of the incident disclosed that the fight between the two warring parties began at gate over an undisclosed argument. A serious fight ensued when the hefty looking Agbro pounced on the bus driver with a small body-built, leaving him with bruises all over his face, as blood hysterically gushed out of…

Mar

07

2020

57 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Tears Flow, As Couple Shot By Dreaded Notorious Armed Robbers Return To Mother Earth

METROdeath., killing, murder

It was all tears today as the remains of the couple, Mr. & Mrs. Darlington Ezenwa who were reportedly shot by the notorious armed robbery gang of late Sampson Iheukwumere Nwokocha were given a dual burial, in their country home, in Ubam Villa, Ugwuogu Afikpo South LGA, Ebonyi state. Famous Reporters recalls that Mr. Uzonwa Darlington Basil and his beloved wife, Mrs. Chinyere Uzonwa Darlington were simultaneously shot dead, on January 25, 2020Secretariat Road, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia Abia state, in the presence of their children, after robbing them of their proceeds from the day's sale. Meanwhile, the perpetrators of the…

Mar

04

2020

31 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Ebonyi: Abakpa Traders Bemoan Umahi’s Unfairness Despite Support For Reelection<br>… Govt Excecutives Acquired Larger Portion Of Market<br>… Umahi’s Govt. Has Failed Policies— NGO

Ebonyi: Abakpa Traders Bemoan Umahi’s Unfairness Despite Support For Reelection
… Govt Excecutives Acquired Larger Portion Of Market
… Umahi’s Govt. Has Failed Policies— NGO

METROAbakpa market traders wail, Abakpa Non-Governmental Organization, David umahi's Failed policies, ebonyi state government, relocation of Abakpa market

Following the relocation of Abakpa main market to Umahi International Market, Abakpa Traders who feel victimised are currently in agony, saying Governor Umahi is unfair to them despite their support for his re-election. Some of the traders spoke with Famous Reporters while in a rove, amidst tears, as they could hardly dissemble their mixed feelings towards what they described as paying back their good with evil. One of the traders who pleaded anonymity lamented that the sudden relocation had caused them more harm than the promised good, wailing that some of her colleagues had begun relocating to other state for settlement…

Mar

03

2020

34 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Corruption In Nigeia Threw Me Off Military … I’m Proud of My Business — Casket Manufacturer Boasts

METROcorruption, federal government of Nigeria, Nigerian Army, olive Ventures

Many people have resentments towards casket business as they consider it a business for the courageous. Some people delve into the business out of frustration whereas some go into it in a bid to meet their wants, hence it is their last resort. The manager of Olive Ventures, a Caskets manufacturing company has revealed that the rate of corruption in the Nigeria Military pushed him into the business. Mr. Nkem Igwe, a native of Urogwa, in Mbitolu LGA of Imo State who prided in his business revealed that the casket business had made him rich far beyond his imaginations, as…

Feb

29

2020

50 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Amaizu, Ameaffia, Others In Ebonyi Anticipate Guinea Worm Outbreak Due To Unsafe Water<br>… Our People Die Of Water Starvation— Victims

Amaizu, Ameaffia, Others In Ebonyi Anticipate Guinea Worm Outbreak Due To Unsafe Water
… Our People Die Of Water Starvation— Victims

METROcall for help, ebonyi state government, Guinea Worm Disease, health, underdevelopment, water borne disease

Following the report of surveys and investigations generated in some communities in Ebonyi state, there have been predictions of imminent reoccurrence of guinea worm disease in most communities. This prediction is based on the unavailability of safe drinking water, as the unrefined water has overtime proven harmful to most communities in the rural areas. Investigations revealed that most of the bore hole water projects executed by the Federal and State government alongside other donor agencies to those rural communities have deteriorated consequent on inadquate maintenance. Famous Reporters who visited some areas such like Amaizu in Izzi, Ameaffia okposhi Eheku community…

Feb

26

2020

57 Comments

By Famous Reporters

My Foster Father Raped Me More Than Four Times— 15-Yrs-Old Orphan (Boy) Cries Out

METROabia government, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Government's intervention, sexual assault

By Azubuike Jinanwa & Divine Nwankwo A 15 year old orphan and native of Obokwe Asa in Ukwa West LGA, Chinagorom Peter has narrated his ordeal in the hands of one Emeka Nwogu, a 52 year old man who initially pretended to render assistance to him but later turned round to abuse him s*xualy and used him to beg for alms in the streets of Lagos. Narrating his ordeal to newsmen in Umuahia, Master Peter revealed that he met the man who was unknown to him at Aba and the man offered to assist him further his education and took…

Feb

25

2020

34 Comments

By Famous Reporters

More Scandal Hits in Sagamu As 18-year-old girl Stabs S*x Partner To Death Over #2000

METRO, Uncategorizedbloodshed, murder, Nigerian government, shagamu crisis

There was pandemonium in Shagamu in the early hours of yesterday, as an 18-year-old girl murdered her man friend after s*x over the sum of #2000 (two thousand naira). This tragedy took place shortly after the major crisis that hit the country, hence the killing by a SARS officer, an incident which has raised dust among Nigerians. In her confession, the 18-years-old regretted her act, explaining that it was an accidental occurrence. Hear her confession: "I'm an 18year old girl and killing of my boyfriend was an accident. I have been in his house for good two days, having good…

Feb

25

2020

50 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Four Communities, HURIDE Protest Demolition of Over 2000 Buildings Without Compensation In Ebonyi<br>…”Government, please protect us; We are suffering”.

Four Communities, HURIDE Protest Demolition of Over 2000 Buildings Without Compensation In Ebonyi
…”Government, please protect us; We are suffering”.

METROagitations for compensation, demolition of 2000 buildings in EBONYI state, ebonyi state government, protest

Aggrieved Natives of Umuezoka, Umuezeokaoha, Umuoghara and Oriuzor communities in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and a civil society organisation, Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation, on Tuesday, protested demolition of their houses and farmlands, for the construction of airport in the area. The natives, protested from People's Club through VANCO and eventually to Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, lamenting non payment of compensation by the State Government, after the demolition. They said their health was currently in danger, having been exposed to bad weather and infectious insects since the demolition, adding that they welcomed…

Feb

25

2020

54 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Army, Family Fight In Court Over $376,120 Linked to General… Soldiers Fled With #400m— EFCC

METROEFCC, forfeiture, Nigerian Army

There are unfolding dramas emancipating from the alleged sum of $376,120 seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last year, as the Nigerian Army and the family of Major General Hakeem Otiki on Monday appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, claiming the same. The money was said to have been seized from a Kaduna-based Bureau De Change operator, Alhaji Ado Aliyu, described as Otiki’s associate in a foreign exchange business, Punch reports. It was alleged that the money was exposed following a robbery operation carried out by soldiers drafted by Otiki to provide military escort for…