Metro News

Bayelsa: Lady turns tricycle driver after snubbing sex demands from randy politicians

She now uses her earnings to help her family. And she has not given up on schooling further.

Emirates flight grounded after snake is found on plane

The snake was found before the aircraft could take off.

Anambra: Pastor arrested for allegedly involving in car theft

A pastor, identified as Rev. Ugo Sam, has been apprehended by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in Anambra for allegedly engaging in car theft.

Osun: OAU student goes missing on way to campus

Orjiugo Christiana Obumeke has been missing since January 4.

Enugu: Accident on expressway leaves nine critically injured

At least nine persons are said to be lying in critical conditions after an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a Toyota Camry car on Enugu-Makurdi expressway late Sunday.

Photos: Emergency workers evacuate 8 bodies from sites of Borno bombings

The attacks happened on Sunday, January 8, 2017.

OPINION: “Nigeria probably child abuse capital of the world”

“Painful contortions, floggings, repeated personal assault and even sexual assault has somehow become normalised in this culture with the target being defenceless children.”

Germany: Party proposes “sex subsidy” for less privileged

There is a plan to make sexual services a part of medical expenses in the country.

Maiduguri: Two separate bomb attacks leave 8 dead

It has been yet another gory night in Maiduguri, as two separate suicide attacks on Sunday night has left eight persons dead.

Ekiti: Fayose to the rescue as filling station goes up in flames

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose was “man of the day” as he swung into action…

Anambra: Businessman goes blind after being flogged by masquerade

A businessman, identified as Ogechukwu Ogbogu, might never regain his sight after reportedly being flogged in his eyes by a masquerade.

BREAKING: “Pastor Adeboye steps down as RCCG general overseer”

Adeboye is expected to still act a “national spiritual leader” for the church.

Florida shooting: “3 killed, several wounded at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood airport”

The shooter has been arrested, reports say.

Imo: 15 die as over-speeding driver crashes bus into tanker

The driver of the bus, which belonged to Goodness and Mercy Motors Limited, was said to be over-speeding as he made an attempt to overtake the tanker.

Ivory Coast: Protesting soldiers “seize three cities over unpaid salaries”

It’s unclear if the ex-soldiers have other motives. Reports say serving soldiers have broken ranks to join the mutiny.

Abuja: Welder gets 3 months imprisonment for stealing TV set

A 28-year-old welder, Ignatus Simon was on Friday sentenced to three months imprisonment by a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja for stealing a television set.

Lagos: Mother of stranded newborn twins reappears, says “I’m dying”

“I am dying. I don’t want to die. I want to live to take care of my babies. I want to reap the fruit of my labour.”

“Produce officer that pulled trigger” – LASG tells police, tasks Chi Limited to compensate victims’ families

The state government has condemned Chi Limited on its handling of the crisis involving its casual workers, while calling on the police to provide the officer who fired shots.