Category archives: Metro

For the first time in half a century, parts of the Sahara Desert have been flooded following an unprecedented downpour, transforming the arid landscape into blue lagoons, as reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday. Southeastern Morocco, one of the driest regions on Earth, experienced more rain in just two days last September than it […]

Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Taraba State, have successfully arrested three individuals suspected of banditry, along with a logistics supplier linked to terrorist operations within and outside the state. The arrests occurred during a specialized operation initiated on October 7, […]

Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command on charges of child trafficking and forgery in Udenu Local Government Area. The arrest, confirmed on Wednesday by Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe, occurred on September 28 following an investigation by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad. According to police reports, Dr. Ugwumba became […]

Police in Enugu have arrested Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba for alleged involvement in child trafficking and forgery in Udenu Local Government Area. The arrest was confirmed by the Enugu State Police Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Wednesday. Ugwumba, who was apprehended by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad on September 28, is accused of […]

In a distressing incident, bandits have killed the District Head of Kanya, Alhaji Isah Daya, who was abducted in Kebbi State along with eight others on October 6. The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed the district head’s death in a statement issued on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. Despite the tragic […]

An explosion occurred at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Rivers State early Saturday morning, just hours before the local government elections. The blast, suspected to be an act of arson, has heightened tensions in the area. The APC is the main opposition party in the state, and the incident has raised concerns about […]

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended four notorious kidnappers who have been wreaking havoc in Abuja and surrounding areas. According to Naija News, Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh announced that the kidnappers were tracked down and arrested on October 1, 2024, after the command acted […]

Protesters gathered at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, voicing concerns over the delay in the distribution of the 2023 Voters’ Register. The demonstration occurred just two days before the scheduled local government elections on October 5, 2024. Security forces were called to manage the situation as the […]

At least 150 passengers are missing following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, when a boat carrying over 300 people, mostly women and children, capsized during a journey for the Maulid celebration. The passengers were traveling from Mundi Community to Gbajibo Community when […]

On October 1, 2024, Nigerian youths in Abuja joined the nationwide #FearlessInOctober protests, criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration for attempting to silence dissent while corruption among politicians continues unchecked. The demonstration, a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance protests from August, was fueled by the growing economic hardship in the country. One protester expressed frustration over the […]