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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.

54yo man raped, impregnate teenage daughter in Bauchi

Metro April 11, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Umar Sule for forcefully having carnal knowledge…

I am living in prison, not marriage, woman begs court to dissolve 6yo marriage

Metro April 10, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi A Customary Court in Kaduna on Thursday dissolved a six-year-old marriage between a businesswoman, Hannah, and her…

14yo dies from head injury while testing charms in Edo

Metro April 9, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi A 14-year-old boy, identified as Okonkwo Obinna Emmanuel, has allegedly died while testing bulletproof charms in Edo…

Tragedy: Excited police inspector slumps, dies after Arsenal walloped R’Madrid

Metro April 9, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragedy unfolded on Tuesday evening in Calabar when an Inspector of Police, Stephen Enang, reportedly collapsed…

Bandits attack Buhari’s Katsina, kills 6, abduct 60

Metro April 8, 20250

At least six people have been killed and nearly 60 others abducted in a series of violent raids across rural…

N8.3bn Fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi Account General, others

Metro April 8, 20250

Photo: Sirajo Muhammad Jaja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General…

Father debunks food poisoning claims, says three daughters died of generator fumes

Metro April 7, 20250

The father of three girls, who were reportedly victims of food poisoning last Tuesday, has refuted the claims, stating that…

Suspected gas explosion rocks Borno mechanical workshop, destroys vehicles

Metro April 7, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi A suspected gas explosion is believed to have sparked a wildfire that destroyed numerous vehicles worth millions…

15 injured in Lagos gas explosion

Metro April 6, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi At least 15 individuals suffered various degrees of burn injuries on Sunday after a gas explosion at…

No plan to use IPOB’s ESN to fight insecurity – Gov Otti

Metro April 6, 20250

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed claims that his administration enlisted members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), which…

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