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Every city has stories that shape the lives of the people who call it home. From transportation and housing to infrastructure, markets, public services, local government, culture, and community events, Metro explores the developments and human stories influencing everyday life across Nigeria.

Man nabbed for allegedly setting ex-lover ablaze in Oyo

Metro October 18, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a man, identified as Lawal Faruq, for allegedly…

Army rescues 21 kidnap victims in Kwara, Kogi operations

Metro October 18, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division and Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA have rescued 21 kidnapped…

Police arrest father for allegedly impregnating 15yo daughter

Metro October 18, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Police in Ondo State have arrested a man, Oyewole Adamolekun, for allegedly engaging in an incestuous relationship…

Roadside tailor gets N7m donations after welcoming quadruplets in Delta

Metro October 16, 20250

A roadside tailor in Delta State, Mr. Favour Akire, has received over N7 million in donations after he and his…

Drama in Court as woman slumps after husband insists on divorce

Metro October 16, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi There was mild drama at an Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday when a woman,…

NSCDC probes murder of three-year-old girl in Jigawa

Metro October 16, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched an investigation…

Three killed, many trapped as truck crushes tricycles in Anambra

Metro October 16, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic accident occurred early Thursday morning on the Onitsha–Owerri Road in Anambra State, when an articulated…

Teenage siblings drown after rescuing flood victim in Rivers

Metro October 13, 20250

Photo: Unrelated photo of a flooded community By Deborah Nnamdi Two teenage brothers, Miracle Peters (16) and Emma Peters (17),…

Renowned evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passes away at 80

Metro October 13, 20250

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at…

Nine killed, six missing as gunmen attack Nasarawa community

Metro October 12, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi At least nine people have been confirmed dead, while six others remain missing, following a deadly attack…

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