Metro

Get local updates and city news relevant to Nigerians, from bustling streets to quiet corners.

Latest comments

The family of former ophthalmic nurse Taiwo Owoeye is in mourning as she was allegedly strangled to death by her husband, David Abodunde, in their Suffolk home. The mother of three had reported an assault by her husband to the police the day before her tragic demise. Police responding to the...
Nigeria's Femi Gbajabiamila allocates N10 billion for official residence renovation, N10.1 billion for computer software, and N15 billion for Shettima's house. Additionally, N200 million is designated for Aso Rock animal feeding, while over N10 billion is spent on travels, highlighting neglect...
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has unveiled a list of recommended appointments that includes 11 justices for the Supreme Court and various judicial officers for federal and state courts in Nigeria. The NJC's Director of Information, Soji Oye, announced that the swearing-in ceremony for...
Former Presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi, criticized the steep price increase of the antibiotic Augmentin, which was shared by a doctor on social media with a staggering price tag of N57,000. Tolu expressed concern over the "crazy price-gouging" on Augmentin and suggested that doctors...
In a shocking turn of events, the Kogi State Governorship Election Tribunal Secretary, Mr. David Umar Mike, fell victim to a daring attack by gunmen in Lokoja on Monday. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed that the assailants made away with sensitive petition documents related to the...
TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother Ansreen Bukhari have been found guilty of the double murder of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin. The victims lost their lives in a high-speed car chase after being ambushed, deliberately rammed off the road near Leicester. The...
In a compelling address at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Non-Academics Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Abuja, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and immediate past governor of Edo State, delivered a...
A pastor's viral video claims "you can't have 1 million and give 500 naira; your giving reveals how much of your heart God owns." The controversial statement suggests a tiered approach to generosity, implying only those on an oracle's level deserve to give 200 naira.
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), expressed deep worry over the prevalence of Nigerian youth involved in cybercrimes. In a statement issued by the EFCC, Olukoyede highlighted the alarming statistic that seven out of ten students in Nigeria are...
A viral video capturing Ugandan COP28 delegates jet-skiing instead of attending the summit has stirred controversy on Twitter. African citizens express discontent, comparing their representatives to those in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Critics highlight the contrast in commitment, raising...
Back
Top