Category: METRO - Page 3 - FAMOUS REPORTERS

Jan

02

2025

Prerogative of Mercy: 7 inmates released, one pardoned, as Gov Mbah intervenes

METRO#GovernorPeterMbah, #NigerianCorrectionalService

Prerogative of Mercy: 7 inmates released, one pardoned, as Gov Mbah intervenes Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has granted various forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates in the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in the state. A statement on Wednesday by the Governor’s media aide, Mr Uche Anichukwu, said the decision was communicated to the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, Mr. Nicholas Obiako, in a letter dated December 31, 2024, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Victor Udeh. The statement read in part: “His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State in…

Dec

22

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tears as Katty Albert (Mama Mbubo) goes home

METRO#death, #Mrs.CatherineIkeakaghochiAlbertEnogwe

Tears as Katty Albert (Mama Mbubo) goes home It was a moment of sober reflection, on Friday, Dec. 20, as the remains of late Mrs. Catherine Ikeakaghichi Albert Enogwe were returned to mother earth, at her late husband's compound, in Mbubo Nsulu, in Isiala-Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. Of The matriach who was the first daughter of late Mr. Emmanuel Nwoko and Mrs. Mercy Ochonma Nwoko, (Nee Otiri) of Umuaguta in Umugo-Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, died on May 6, 2024 at age 80, during an illness. In his homily, Rev. Paul Emeka, Senior…

Nov

19

2024

By Famous Reporters

Maa Ochonma remains Laid To Rest, As House Member, Isienyi, ASEPA DGM, Ambrose, Others Commiserate With Family *Mama prepared for rapture… Uwakwe

METRO#Love, #MercyOchonmaEmmanuelNwoko

Maa Ochonma remains Laid To Rest, As House Member, Isienyi, ASEPA DGM, Ambrose, Others Commiserate With Family *Mama prepared for rapture… Uwakwe All roads led to Umuaguta, in Umugo Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as the remains of late Mrs. Mercy Ochonma Emmanuel Nwoko, Nee Otiri, was returned to mother earth. Late Mrs Mercy Ochonma Emmanuel Nwoko (Nee Otiri). Late Mrs Mercy Ochonma Emmanuel Nwoko (Nee Otiri). The nonagenarian who was gloriously transitioned on February 27, 2024 was buried in her late husband's compound at Umuaguta, in Umugo-Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, on November…

Nov

12

2024

By Famous Reporters

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects, Seize 260,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products in Crackdown on Theft

METRO#Creeks, #Gasoil, #nigerianarmy, #security

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects, Seize 260,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products in Crackdown on Theft According to the Nigeria Army, troops have successfully removed more than 43 illicit oil bunkering hubs, detained 19 economic saboteurs, and seized more than 260,000 liters of stolen goods in the Niger Delta. The military also destroyed more than 11 cars, 21 boats, and 11 motorcycles that were utilized to steal crude oil in the area, according to a statement released on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations. The statement claims that in Rivers State, troops…

Oct

02

2024

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Elites Forum Holds Inter-Sec Sch Quiz Competition

Education, METRO#2024IkwuanoInterSeecondarySchoolQuiz, #IkwuanoElites

Ikwuano Elites Forum Holds Inter-Sec Sch Quiz Competition In a bid to foster the spirit of oneness among the four clans of the Ikwuano community, as well as promote a collective commitment towards educating the younger generations, the management of the Ikwuano Inter-Secondary School Quiz Competition Organizing Committee has announced the inaugural Ikwuano Inter-Secondary School Quiz Competition. According to a release signed by the Media and Publicity, Mr. Nnaji Charles and made available to famousreporters.com, the event which is tagged: 'Igniting the Flame of Academic Excellence in our Next Generation of Leaders', is slated for October 17 and 18, while…

Sep

27

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING! NYAKO SAGA: DSS blocks Kanu’s Legal Team from visiting him in facility

METRO#AloyEjimakor, #BiafraAgitation, #Dss, #ipob, #JusticeBintaNyako, #MaziNnamdiKanu

BREAKING! NYAKO SAGA: DSS bans Kanu's Special Counsel, Ejimakor, 3 others from visiting The Special Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has lamented about how he and four other Lawyers were banned from meeting with their client, as has been a norm and in line with court's verdict. According to a release made available to famousreporters.com, all attempts to meet with Kanu by his team of Lawyers were like 'a bucket of water off a duck's back', an awful situation which left the counsels feeling abashed. Ejimakor who had visited Kanu in…

Sep

23

2024

By Famous Reporters

How Angry Hippopotamus Killed Emir Of Yauri’s Guard

METRO#Hippopotamus, #Orchad, MallamUsmanMaigadi

How Angry Hippopotamus Killed Emir Of Yauri’s Guard There is currently a rising chaos in Kebbi State following the unfortunate killing of Mallam Usman Maigadi, a guard by amother Hippopotamus, in an attempt to protect her baby. Photo of the female Hippopotamus that killed Mallam Usman Maigadi, the guard of the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. Photo of the female Hippopotamus that killed Mallam Usman Maigadi, the guard of the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. The guard was serving at an orchard owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. The horrific incident was confirmed by the…

Sep

19

2024

By Famous Reporters

You committed incest, desecrated our land, Umuokoroala, Umuegwu Obiohuru community blasts Emeka Ikpo

METRO#Abomination, #Desecrate, #Incest, #Sacrilege, #Villagehead

You committed incest, desecrated our land, Umuokoroala, Umuegwu Obiohuru community blast Emeka Ikpo The people of Umuegwu Obiohuru autonomous community have sternly warned one Chief Emeka Ikpo to steer clear of every leadership position in the community, saying that a man who defiled the law of the land will not emerge as leader. Expressing their protracted grievances, the people maintained that their tradition forbids anyone found guilty of involvement in atrocious acts thus desecrating the land, to take up the mantle of leadership as violation of such would attract the irrevocable wrath of the gods of the land. The entire…

Aug

16

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: Fire guts 7-storey building on on Lagos Island

METRO#Firedisaster, #FireOutbreak

BREAKING: Fire guts 7-storey building on on Lagos Island By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos A severe fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, August 16, 2024, at a seven-storey building located at Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area. The incident sparked widespread alarm, but fortunately, the swift intervention of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service prevented any loss of life. According to eyewitness accounts, the blaze began around 05:17 hours and rapidly spread throughout the building, impacting multiple shops and causing distress among residents. However, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call…

Aug

10

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING! Pandemonium, As Robbers Invade Adekoya in Igboelerin, Lagos

METRO#Invasion, #Pandemonium, #Robbers, #Robbery

BREAKING! Pandemonium, As Robbers Invade Adekoya in Igboelerin, Lagos By Elizabeth Austin,Lagos. A daring daylight robbery occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm on Adekoya Street in Igboelerin, Lagos. According to eyewitnesses, a group of armed robbers stormed the street, breaking into homes and shops, and carted away with valuables such as phones, generators, foodstuffs, and cash. In a harrowing incident, a 15-year-old girl who was purchasing snacks at a local shop was confronted by the robbers, who pointed a gun at her head and demanded her phone. The robbers also stole an undisclosed amount of money…