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Court stops OSIEC from conducting exercise in Osun Election

Metro News NgSep 15, 202215 September 20220

A Federal High Court in Osogbo has ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) to stop its preparation and not conduct local government elections.

Police in Lagos arrest ex-convict with stolen generators

Metro News NgSep 15, 202215 September 20220

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Yekini Opeyemi. Opeyemi, working as a guard at Ojota New

Nigerian student commits suicide in Kebbi

Metro News NgSep 14, 202214 September 20220

Musa David, a twenty-five-year-old student of the Department of Banking and Finance, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic (WUFP), Birnin Kebbi, has reportedly committed suicide. David allegedly

Two suspected kidnappers killed, victims rescued in Kwara

Metro News NgSep 14, 202214 September 20220

Two suspected kidnappers have been killed by operatives of the Kwara State police command in an exchange of gunfire. It was learnt that they were

Police react to Jigawa gas explosion

Metro News NgSep 13, 202213 September 20220

Police in Jigawa State said the gas explosion that occurred in the Babura Local Government Area of the state injured seven persons and destroyed 17

Four Bauchi officials in detention for withdrawing late worker’s money

Metro News NgSep 13, 202213 September 20220

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four criminals for alleged forgery and fraud. This was confirmed through a press release made available to journalists

Kaduna: Six hostages rescued by Troops

Metro News NgSep 13, 202213 September 20220

Kaduna State government says the troops of the Nigerian Army, during their clearance patrols conducted around the Kangon Kadi general area in Chikun Local Government

CJTF foils attack, kills 9 terrorists, arrests 5 in Katsina community

Metro News NgSep 12, 202212 September 20220

Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), operating in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday repelled an attack and killed nine terrorists. According to

Dangote driver sent to prison

Metro News NgSep 12, 202212 September 20220

A driver with the Dangote Group has been sentenced to prison for illegal activities. Chief Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina announced the staff member’s prosecution in

Suspected ritualists kill 14-year-old girl in Plateau

Metro News NgSep 10, 202210 September 20220

Maryam Salisu, a 14-year-old girl of Babale community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has been found dead. A source told newsmen that