News Archives - Page 1627 of 1647

FG okays NNPC, ECOWAS deal on Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved for the NNPC to enter into an agreement with ECOWAS for the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline.

Abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers to regain freedom when FG yields to bandits’ demands – Mamu

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

The intermediary between the Federal Government and the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train, Tukur Mamu, has affirmed that the 62 abducted passengers will be

Court to honour legal giant, Lucius Nwosu with valedictory session June 6

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

The authorities of the Federal High Court of Nigeria will on Monday, June 6 honour late legal luminary, Chief Lucius Nwosu with a valedictory session.

We’ll retaliate – Rwanda Minister, Biruta issues warning to Congo

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry has said the nation would fight back if it suffers further attacks from the neighbouring country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Foreign

Biafra Remembrance Day: We’re not terrorists, criminals as claimed by Buhari govt – IPOB

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday rejected the terrorism tag by the Nigerian Government. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, accused the Nigeria

Germany hands Ukraine major boost in battle with Russia

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

Germany will send IRIS-T air defense systems to the government of Ukraine amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, disclosed

Lagos Court Jails Chinese National For Tearing Naira Notes

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

A Chinese man has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for tearing N3,200 ($8) into pieces in Lagos, Nigeria. He has an option to

Uncertainty, tension as okada ban begins in Lagos

Metro News NgJun 1, 20221 June 20220

The total ban on Okada, recently ordered by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, comes into effect today. The ban on Okada riders’ operations

Court orders marketers to defend alleged $8.4m diesel theft

Metro News NgMay 31, 202231 May 20220

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed the no-case-submission applications filed by two oil marketers charged with receiving $8.4million from oil theft. Yusuf Yaya Kwande

Kano Emir Proffers Solution to Acute Malnutrition

Metro News NgMay 31, 202231 May 20220

By Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero on Tuesday said, malnutrition, which has threatened the country for decades could be