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Soldiers take over Kogi REC’s residence after attack

Metro News NgDec 2, 20232 December 20230

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the reported attack on the residence of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Gabriel Longpet. Mr Bethrand Onuoha, Commissioner

Budget Presentation: NASS rendition of Tinubu allegiance song irks Nigerians

Metro News NgDec 2, 20232 December 20230

On Wednesday, November 29, when President Bola Tinubu appeared before the joint session of the National Assembly to present the 2024 budget, Nigerians watched in

Why I killed retired head teacher after stealing her phone—Teenager tells court

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

A teenager, Mubarak Akadiri, who killed a 62-year-old retired head teacher, Mrs Sidikat Adamolekun, after stealing her phone valued at N66,000, has explained how the

Okada riders protest as task force seizes motorcycles in Lagos

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

Commercial motorcycle riders, also known as Okada riders, protested on Friday against the seizure of their motorcycles by the Lagos State task force team. The

Artificial Intelligence key to Nigeria’s quest for development – Innovation Minister, Nnaji

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has emphasised the need to expose children to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, in the

President Tinubu didn’t present empty budget box – Doguwa

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

The Northern Caucus chairman in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has debunked as incorrect the report that President Bola Tinubu presented an

‘Shaibu is my brother’ – Obaseki

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has described his deputy, Philip Shaibu, as his brother. Obaseki made the remark while celebrating Shaibu’s 54th birthday anniversary.

Nigerians in Italy urge FG to resolve challenges

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

The Nigerian Community in Rome, Italy, has urged the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to resolve the e-passport challenges encountered by Nigerians in the

FG to sanction employers over indecent working conditions

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

The Federal Government says it will sanction employers over indecent working conditions that contravene local and international labour laws. Mr Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour

‘Stop making police officers’ wives widows’ – Arase decries killing of cops in South East

Metro News NgDec 1, 20231 December 20230

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has expressed concern over the killing of security personnel, especially police officers, in the South East.