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…

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…

Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 31-year-old Joshua Osaigbovo in connection with the alleged murder of 21-year-old Osato Festus Edogiaweria. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, the incident was first reported on April 25, 2025, by the victim’s mother,…

Yelewata, Benue State — Horror struck Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State over the weekend, as suspected armed herders unleashed a devastating midnight assault, leaving over 100 people dead and many others injured or missing. The attack, which occurred late Friday into Saturday morning, marks the third violent incident in the…

Ogun State, Nigeria — A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker exploded near the NASFAT U-Turn, setting several vehicles ablaze and causing a major traffic snarl. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed the explosion, which occurred on the outbound Lagos section of…

Kano, Nigeria — Tragedy struck on the morning of Eid-el-Kabir as a fire broke out at the Kano Phone Market, widely known as Farm Centre, engulfing a section of the bustling commercial hub and destroying several shops. The incident first surfaced online through a viral video shared by an eyewitness, showing plumes of thick black…

Abeokuta, Nigeria — A fire outbreak disrupted activities at the Alake Sports Complex, venue of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024, following a diesel truck explosion on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred while the truck was refueling a generator, resulted in panic across the vicinity, affecting several shops and a kiosk near the facility’s entrance….

Ifon, Ondo State — The political community in Ondo State has been thrown into mourning following the killing of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area, by suspected kidnappers. Despite efforts by his family to secure his release through ransom negotiations, Adepoyigi was murdered by…

Maiduguri, Nigeria — Tension gripped Maiduguri early Wednesday as a fire outbreak at the Giwa Military Barracks armoury set off multiple explosions, prompting panic and mass evacuation among residents. Eyewitnesses reported hearing deafening booms from the direction of the military base, sparking fears of a renewed insurgent attack. “We thought it was Boko Haram again,”…

Lagos, Nigeria —   A student of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has been tragically killed in what authorities suspect to be a cult-related attack, shortly after completing his examinations on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the institution’s back gate, where the unidentified student was reportedly confronted by a group of assailants who shot him at…

Eruwa, Oyo State —  A 28-year-old electrician tragically lost his life on Wednesday while attempting to fix an electrical fault on an active power line in Odo Babaode, located in Eruwa, the administrative center of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Mr. Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency,…

Ibadan, Oyo State  —  A devastating fire broke out on Thursday night in Ibadan, destroying at least 12 shops at the Mayegun Cement Store Market, Agodi-Gate. The blaze began around 10:55 pm at Block A, No. 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market in the Araromi area and continued to rage for over three hours before being…

Bauchi, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in the Lushi community on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis as a mob lynched a man identified simply as Peter over allegations of dog theft. According to reports, Peter’s alleged accomplice, Dokagk Danlami, aged 38, narrowly escaped death after being severely beaten and macheted by the mob. He was swiftly…

Asaba, Delta State —   In a chilling turn of events, the Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with the state government, has recovered the decomposed body of Engineer Chigozie Udalu, who was gruesomely murdered by individuals suspected to be casual site workers. Udalu, who was contracted to supervise a construction project in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North…

Lagos, Nigeria  — The Yovoyan community in Badagry is reeling from shock and grief following the alleged killing of three individuals in a violent land dispute involving a former police officer. The victims, identified as Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka, and Muji Onilude, were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, 2025….

Southern Kaduna, Nigeria  —  A tragic lightning strike on Sunday has claimed the life of a herdsman and 12 of his cattle in Southern Kaduna, causing deep sorrow within the local community. The incident occurred in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as reported by newsmen….

Abuja, Nigeria  — A devastating road accident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has claimed six lives, left several injured, and resulted in the destruction of 14 vehicles. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening near the Nyanya Bridge when a Dangote truck, heavily loaded with cement, lost control and crashed into vehicles stuck in…

Sokoto, Nigeria — A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Sokoto when a fuel tanker carrying 45,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned along the Gagi-Nakasari axis in Sokoto South Local Government Area. The swift response from security agencies, fire services, and emergency responders prevented a potential explosion that could have resulted in severe…

Gombe, Nigeria — Residents of Kaltungo Local Government Area in Gombe State were left in shock on Friday morning following the discovery of a woman’s lifeless body hanging from a tree. The unsettling sight, with the body swaying in the wind, immediately sparked speculation within the community regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. Eyewitnesses reported…

Gombe, Nigeria  —  The Gombe State Police Command has successfully rescued a 27-year-old man, Mohammed Bello, who attempted suicide by climbing a telecommunications mast in Gombe. According to a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, Bello claimed he was being pursued by security agencies due to outstanding…

Ogun State, Nigeria  —  The Ileke family of Osuke, Ogun State, has issued an urgent plea to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Ogun State Government to intervene in the escalating violence within their community following the gruesome murder of Saheed Jinadu Shoboyede. Amid rising tensions over a long-standing land dispute, the family…

Jigawa, Nigeria   —  A devastating bus fire in Gwaram Local Government Area has claimed four lives, including three children, and left ten others injured. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m. when a Hummer bus carrying 44 passengers from Zaki, Bauchi State, to Gwaram erupted in flames near Government Girls Unity Secondary School….