Metro
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Skales claims jungle justice explains Nigeria’s lower crime rate compared to UK
On Wednesday, April 9, Nigerian Afrobeats singer Skales made a bold statement during an interview on Just Vibes, suggesting that…
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Nasarawa court orders N2 million damages for unlawful detention of man
On Wednesday, April 9, a High Court in Uke, Nasarawa State, ruled that the Nasarawa State Police must pay N2…
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Governor Zulum warns of rising Boko Haram attacks in Borno
On Wednesday, April 9, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State expressed deep concern about the increasing attacks by the terrorist…
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Two injured in clash between rival cult groups at Osun Poly
On Tuesday afternoon, April 8, two people were injured during a violent clash between rival cult groups at Osun State…
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Army chief Oluyede meets with Plateau communities amid deadly attacks, promises security
On Monday, April 7, following the deadly attacks on communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Chief…
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NASS committee directs Julius Berger to expedite Bodo-Bonny road project completion
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Works has directed construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, to accelerate completion of the…
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Court bans interviews, social media streaming in Natasha’s case against Akpabio
On Friday, April 4, Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order preventing the…
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Gunmen attack bus in Benue, kill 2, abduct 12
On Friday, April 4, Benue Links Nigeria Limited confirmed a tragic attack on one of its buses by gunmen, which…
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Breaking: Gen Tsiga freed after 56 days in kidnappers’ den
On Wednesday, April 2, Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, a retired leader of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was released after…
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Nigerian military and Briech unveil first indigenous attack drones and bombs
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the Nigerian military, in collaboration with Briech UAS, a leading communications company, unveiled Nigeria’s first…
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Nigerian Navy shuts down 3 illegal refining sites in Delta
On Thursday, March 27, the Nigerian Navy announced that it had successfully shut down three illegal oil refining sites in…
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Prayers for safe return as gunmen kidnap Catholic priest, Fr Ubaechu
On Monday, March 24, the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe, Rev’d Fr John Ubaechu, was kidnapped…
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Lagos to redesign Oshodi Transport Interchange – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government says it will redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange, OTI, to prepare for the integration of the…
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Gunmen abduct four in Anambra, shoot victim’s leg
On Friday, March 21, 2025, at around 9:00 pm, gunmen abducted four people at the border between Nsugbe and Nkwele…
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Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
London’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at neighbourhood electrical substation supplying power…
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Court clears charges against ex-Ooni’s wife and others in Ibadan stampede case
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan dismissed murder charges against Queen Naomi Silekunola, the…
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Police investigate claims of brutality and extortion by AkwaPoly students
On Tuesday, March 18, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Mohammed Azare, ordered an investigation into accusations…
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France praises Nigeria’s fight against drugs, donates equipment to NDLEA
On Thursday, March 13, the French government showed its support for Nigeria’s efforts to fight illegal drugs by donating important…
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Woman needs help to find missing husband and his car after abduction in Onitsha
On Thursday, March 13, Mrs. MaryCynthia Ogechukwu Nnanuelugo made a heartfelt plea for help in finding her husband, Hyginus Arinze…
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Army kills 3 terrorists in Kaduna-Abuja highway ambush
On Thursday, March 12, the Nigerian Army announced that troops from the 1 Division, operating under Operation Fasan Yamma, successfully…
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Kano welcomes new Police boss Bakori
On Tuesday, March 11, the Police Service Commission (PSC) picked Ibrahim Adamu Bakori to be the new Commissioner of Police…
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13 crooks caught in huge FCT Police, car saved
On Tuesday, March 11, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command sprang into action and caught two sneaky armed robbers!…
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Imo Police and security forces step up efforts to combat crime
On Monday, March 10, the Imo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, local vigilantes, and forest guards,…
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Suspected kidnapper of priests was not mass server – Bishop Mamza
On Monday, March 10, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza, the Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese, addressed the public and corrected…
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Over 27,900 unemployed in Taraba – Catholic priest raises alarm
On Monday, March 10, Rev. Father Maurice Kwairanga revealed that there are 27,986 unemployed people in Taraba State, making up…
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Kwara official urges builders to follow rules to stop building collapses
On Monday, March 10, Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), spoke out…
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Police apprehends 8 for alleged killing of engineer in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of a speech-impaired man, Efe Ogbeide,…
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Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for cybercrime and $1.3 million tax fraud
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, a Nigerian man named Matthew A. Akande, 36, was extradited to the United States to…
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Police arrest man with human skulls, uncover stolen tricycle syndicate in Ebonyi
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Ebonyi State Police Command made a major breakthrough with the arrest of Ovuta Chigozie,…
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Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo promises big changes to stop corruption in prisons and help inmates reform
On Wednesday, March 5, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, promised to put an end to corruption in Nigeria's…
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Nigerian troops eliminate 217 terrorists, arrest 574 others in February – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that Nigerian Armed Forces troops successfully neutralized 217 terrorists and arrested 574 others during…
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EFCC warns Nigerians about fake TikTok accounts trying to scam users
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a warning to Nigerians about fraudsters using…
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Tragic road crash claims 10 lives in Yobe as cement truck loses control
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a terrible accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Yobe State took the lives of 10…
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The inspiring story of Leah Sharibu and how we can help her
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the story of Leah Sharibu remains one of bravery and faith, and it’s a call…
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Army chief vows to eliminate notorious bandit leader Bello Turji
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to securing Zamfara State, vowing that…
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Don’t forget Leah Sharibu – Rev. Para-Mallam urges FG 7 years after abduction
On Wednesday, February 19, Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam, a well-known preacher and peace advocate, renewed his call for the Nigerian government…
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Customs intercepts large cache of arms and ammunition in Lagos
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported a significant interception of arms and ammunition smuggled into…
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Police dismiss claims of 3,907 missing firearms as Force HQ sets the record straight
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) responded to recent claims that 3,907 firearms were missing from…
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Drama unfolds as Senate questions AIG over 3,907 missing assault rifles
On Tuesday, February 12, 2025, there was intense drama at the Senate Committee on Public Accounts as the Assistant Inspector…
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Breaking news: Power grid shuts down across the country
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, just before noon, the country's power grid collapsed, causing electricity outages in several areas. The…
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