Metro

The ongoing crisis in Plateau State's Mangu Local Government Area has a multifaceted cause, according to the Nigerian military. In a statement released Thursday, they attributed the situation to a complex interplay of factors, including…

Lagos residents can breathe a sigh of relief – the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge is finally set to begin construction in the coming months, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announcing a "by the end of March or April" timeframe…

The police authorities on Wednesday said the explosion in the Maitama area of Abuja, the nation’s capital, was caused by an overheated metal refuse bin. Reports had emerged of a bomb explosion in the area creating panic and confusion…

The Lagos State Government has shuttered the doors of the Lekki Conservation Centre, a popular tourist destination and nature reserve, following a viral video highlighting its dire state of disrepair. The video, posted by a visitor,…

The Lagos State Police Command, on Monday, debunked a viral advisory on social media allegedly emanating from the Command about “an increase in kidnapping incidents along Gbagada Expressway”. In a press release by the state command…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has disclosed that careless welding during the installation of a power generating set on the second floor of the Mandilas building in Lagos led to a fire outbreak on Sunday. The 10-storey…

A warehouse in Mandilas Building, Broad Street in Lagos Island has been engulfed by fire. The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this to the media on Sunday. The fire, which cause was yet to…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked reports of a kidnapping incident at the River Park Estate in Abuja on Sunday, January 21st. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the…

Najeebah Al-Kadriyar, one of the six sisters which birthed the hashtag - #Najeebahandhersisters - recently freed from captivity, took to X on Sunday, to express her heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers during…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly called “plantain chips” to be wary of any unwholesome practices in the processing of the plantains for sale. This is in response to a…

The Head of Operations of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, has confirmed three separate fire incidences that occurred in the FTC between 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening and 4am on Wednesday morning.…

The National Emergency Management Agency has disclosed that over 20 houses were affected in the Tuesday night explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. In a statement on Wednesday, NEMA said there was no…

Panic gripped Ibadan, Nigeria's ancient city, on Tuesday evening, as a powerful explosion rocked the capital, causing buildings to collapse and sparking fears of widespread casualties. The terrifying vibration reverberated across the…

The ongoing kidnapping ordeal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a horrific turn, with two more victims from the initial group of 10 abducted from Sagwari Estate Layout in Bwari Area Council on January 7th confirmed dead.…