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Fresh nationwide blackout as national grid collapses for the third time in one week

Metro News NgOct 19, 202419 October 20240

Millions of Nigerians have been plunged into darkness as the national electricity grid collapsed again for the third time in one week. The grid collapse

Fubara approves N85000 as minimum wage for workers in Rivers

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

The governro of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of

Drama in court as whereabouts of detained Binance executive Gambaryan unknown

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

There was mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, was conspicuously absent

Nuhu Ribadu raises alarm, says many weapons used by terrorists and bandits originally belonged to government

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that a sizeable number of illicit arms being used to commit crimes in the country originally

Fire Outbreak Hits Ministry of Works HQ in Abuja

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

A minor fire outbreak occurred on Friday morning at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja. The fire, triggered by a faulty circuit

After 8 months, Zulum appoints new media adviser to replace late spokesman

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the appointment of Dauda Iliya as his official spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media. The appointment follows the

Prof. Iliyasu Usman appointed first Igbo Imam of Abuja National Mosque

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Professor Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim to serve as an Imam at the mosque.

Blackout looms in Kano, Kaduna as vandals destroy 330kV transmission towers

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines one and two have been vandalized, damaging parts

Kano Gov’t Donates N100m to Assist Victims of Jigawa Fire

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

Kano State Government has donated N100 million to assist victims of a devastating fire in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Governor Abba

Oyo governor Seyi Makinde officially enters 2027 presidential race

Metro News NgOct 18, 202418 October 20240

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde’s supporters have already begun rallying behind him, using the