Metronews Bandits kill boy, hold 9 villagers after pocketing N10m ransom March 4, 2026 admin Tension and grief have gripped Dinawa village in the Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State after bandits failed to release all abducted villagers despite the payment of a N10…
Metronews No More Hiding 58-year-old drug lord arrested after 15 years on the run March 4, 2026 admin LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended 58-year-old Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, a notorious drug kingpin who has evaded justice in both Nigeria and the United…
Metronews Alcohol is breeding the next generation of bandits – NAFDAC DG, Adeyeye March 4, 2026 admin The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned that alcohol consumption among Nigerian youths is the driving force…
Metronews One Dead, Seven Arrested as Lagos-Badagry Expressway Becomes War Zone March 1, 2026 admin LAGOS – Panic gripped commuters and residents of the West District on Saturday as a violent confrontation between youths from the Ijanikin and Otto communities turned fatal, leaving one person…
Metronews Police Burst ‘Fake Miracle’ Syndicate in Ondo, Arrest Six Mock Pastors February 26, 2026 admin Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended six persons posing as Christian clerics for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent miracle sessions to swindle unsuspecting members of the public in Idanre,…
Metronews Court Issues Bench Warrant Against Ibadan Businessman Over ₦3.6m Fraud Allegations February 26, 2026 admin A Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan North East has issued a fresh bench warrant against an Ibadan-based businessman, Samson Adeola, over alleged fraud and stealing amounting to ₦3.6 million. The…
Metronews VIP Convoy Clash Sparks Total Shutdown of Abuja-Keffi Expressway February 25, 2026 admin ABUJA — A fierce standoff between truck drivers and security operatives has brought the Federal Capital Territory’s busiest eastern gateway to a screeching halt. The Abuja-Keffi Expressway transitioned from a…
Metronews Mother of three ends it all in Ijebu-Ode after fiancé’s family says ‘No’ to wedding February 24, 2026 admin The 30-year-old woman, Abigail Adebayo, reportedly ingested a lethal insecticide after her fiancé’s family rejected their marriage plans upon discovering she had children from a previous relationship. Tears and disbelief…
Metronews News Lagos Airport Fire Update: FAAN provides status report on 6 injured victims as recovery begins February 23, 2026 admin Following the devastating fire that ripped through Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on Monday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a formal status…
Metronews News Lassa Fever: Panic as Edo records 30 cases, six deaths February 23, 2026 admin The Edo State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state, with 30 positive cases and six fatalities recorded across various local government areas. The Director of…
