Metro News

Abeokuta, Nigeria — A man from Abia State has regained his freedom after spending 22 years in prison for a robbery conviction, following a review by the Ogun State Government. The announcement was made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade [SAN], during a press briefing held in […]

Mariga, Niger State — At least thirteen people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack by suspected bandits on Tuesday night in several communities within Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The coordinated assault occurred in the towns of Magoro, Kumbashi, and Bangi—the administrative center of the LGA—where heavily armed gunmen reportedly arrived […]

NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the days of empty promises and abandoned projects are over, declaring that development is not a privilege reserved for few but a right enjoyed by all. The president made the declaration on Friday in Gwagwalada when he commissioned the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market road built […]

Iran — According to the State media, Iran announced  on Thursday that it has reopened its airspace, including over Tehran, after closing it on June 13 due to the war with Israel. “Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, as well as those in the north, east, west and south of the country, have been […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery, rainy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms (with or without rain) during the early morning hours over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna States in the northern region. According to the […]

NIGERIA – The council said the recommendations followed a careful consideration of various public complaints made against shortlisted candidates.   * ⁠• Clears nine (9) Imo Judges from age falsification allegation • Reiterates earlier directive to Imo State Governor to swear in the most Senior Judge as acting Chief Judge * ⁠• Bars National Industrial […]

Owerri, Nigeria — Tragedy struck at the Eke Ubaheze market in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, as an explosion from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., has triggered panic across Ubaheze and neighboring […]

Ibadan, Nigeria – A tragic road accident that occurred along the Ibadan–Lagos expressway on Tuesday has resulted in the loss of multiple lives, with early reports confirming at least ten fatalities. The incident, described by eyewitnesses as severe, involved a total of six vehicles, including three commercial Nissan Micra taxis and three articulated trucks. According […]

Israeli – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says his country has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran after it achieved its goal of removing Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threat. The Prime Minister’s office said this in a statement on Tuesday. “Israel thanks President Trump and the United States […]

Iran/Israel – A senior Iranian official has confirmed to reporters that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel following a U.S.-backed proposal brokered by Qatar. According to the report, Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, secured Iran’s agreement during a phone call with senior Iranian officials. The call reportedly took place shortly […]