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NCC EVC, Danbatta hails Dr Ibietan over new book on Cyber Politics

Metro News NgJul 26, 202326 July 20230

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta has hailed the achievements of one of the top staff of the

Speaker Abbas Marks Colleague’s Birthday In Grand Style

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

In his customary fashion, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, Tuesday, took out time to celebrate the birthday of one

Shehu Sani to Nigerians: ‘The rich are in Noah’s ark, the poor are in Titanic’

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

Senator Shehu Sani has insinuated that the poor are the worst hit by the current economic hardship, while the rich are insulated from economic woes.

Soldier detained for AWOL, not because of religious affiliation

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

The Nigerian Army has clarified that Lance Corporal Musa Adamu was detained for violation of some provisions of the Armed Forces Act and not for

‘Complete disgrace’ – Emefiele’s brother condemns DSS, prison officers’ fight in court

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

George, a brother to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has condemned the face-off between operatives of the

Abiodun meets Obasanjo, begs Nigerians to endure pain of subsidy removal

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Abiodun, who arrived

CBN MPC raises interest rate to 18.75%

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has moderately hiked monetary policy rates to 18.75 per cent. The acting Governor of the Central Bank

Employ traditional means to tackle security challenges – Kwara Monarch

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

A monarch, Olola of Olla Kingdom in Kwara State, Oba Stephen Billy Olajide has advocated the use of traditional means to tackle security challenges. He

Sowore: Buhari, Emefiele, Isa Funtua, Abba Kyari masterminded my 2019 DSS ordeal

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

Rights activist Omoyele Sowore has named those behind his predicament at the hands of the Federal Government. Sowore alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari, the

NYCN suspends chairman in Kogi over alleged misappropriation of funds

Metro News NgJul 25, 202325 July 20230

The chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Kogi State, Ambassador Usman Ogohi, has been suspended from office following a resolution of