
METRO/5 months ago
Gunmen kill man, abduct wife

METRO/5 months ago
Couple whose wedding was cancelled by Assemblies of God finally weds in another church
A young couple, Mr. Michael Obinna and Mrs. Rebecca Obinna, whose wedding was abruptly cancelled by Assemblies of God Church, Okpu 2 in Aba, eventually tied the knot in another church.

METRO/5 months ago
Court dissolves 13-year-old marriage over sexual starvation
A 13-year-old marriage between one Durojaye Akingbade and his estranged wife, Olabisi has been dissolved by a Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan.

METRO/5 months ago
Naira abuse: EFCC arrests E-Money
Popular socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel (a.k.a. E-Money) has been nabbed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).

METRO/5 months ago
Gospel singer, Osinachi's husband sentenced to death by hanging
LJustice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wuse Zone 2 has found the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide.

METRO/5 months ago
Church cancels wedding over bride’s refusal to sleep at host pastor's house
The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church, Okpu 2, Aba, Abia State, has cancelled a wedding after the bride-to-be refused to sleep at the church’s parsonage.

METRO/5 months ago
Man, three friends gang-rape new wife to death
A 20-year-old groom, Auwal Abdulwahab and his three friends have been arrested in Jigawa State for allegedly forcing his new wife into non-consensual sexual activity.

METRO/5 months ago
Gunmen kill over 10 people in Benue popular drinking joint
Unknown gunmen attacked a popular drinking joint near Okada Office in Akpehe Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Sunday, killing no less than 10 people.

METRO/5 months ago
Gunmen abduct two local govt officials
Head of the Legal Department, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde has been kidnapped.

METRO/5 months ago
FBI arrests 22 Nigerians for sexually blackmailing minors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States has nabbed 22 cyber fraudsters who sexually blackmailed and extorted US minors.

METRO/5 months ago
Insecurity: Yobe LG prohibits residents from carrying cutlasses, sharp objects
Amid rising insecurity, Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State has placed a ban on individuals or groups from bringing cutlasses and other sharp objects into communities and markets. The ban came into effect through a bye-law enacted by the legislative council. This was announced by the Director of Personnel Management of the Council, Magaji Muhammad. He said the enactment of the law became necessary due to rising concerns over public safety, harassment, and the potential for violence associated with the indiscriminate carrying of such weapons in public places. According to him, the bye-law aims to maintain peace, safeguard lives and property, and foster a secure and conducive environment for all residents and visitors. The DPM added that the Council had requested all security agencies to take active steps to enforce the bye-law by monitoring entry points to the towns and markets, conducting periodic patrols, and apprehending the violators. "Adequate public sensitisation campaign has been initiated to ensure that all residents are aware of the new regulation," he said.

METRO/5 months ago
Lawyer gives update as Nigerians raise N10m for boy who stood in front of Peter Obi convoy
A total of N10 million has been raised in just four days for Quadri Alabi four days after he was released from detention. This was confirmed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who accused the police of claiming that Alabi was 18 years old to prosecute him in court, even though he is only 17. Effiong, who is the lawyer to the teenager, had appealed to Nigerians for financial support to enable Alabi and his family relocate to a new location in Lagos. During an interview on Monday with Channels TV, where he and Alabi were both guests, he confirmed that N10m had been raised. He also accused the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Amukoko Division of subjecting Alabi to an internal police trial, along with Inspector Odigbe Samuel and other officers. He described their actions as part of an “evil, sinister, oppressive, and corrupt scheme” to frame a teenager for armed robbery, instigated by rogue ‘area boys.’ According to Effiong: “The boy sitting next to me, Quadri Alabi, as you know, went viral in 2023 during one of Peter Obi’s campaign tours. “He spontaneously jumped in front of the convoy, raised his hand, and the photo went viral. That moment changed his life. Donations were made, and he gained some popularity. “Unfortunately, with that fame came harassment. Local area boys began extorting him, saying he hadn’t ‘settled’ them. “They even told his mother to buy a cow, cook rice, and throw a feast for the community. When she refused, the threats continued. “This is actually the second time these same individuals, with support from the Amukoko Police, targeted him. The first time, he was quietly detained. “The second time, in January, he was returning home from work when he was arrested by area boys, specifically known as Leggy and Baba Waris, who accused him of ignoring them despite the money he had received from Peter Obi. “They handed him over to the police, claiming he was involved in a street fight. His mother was told the same. She even confronted one of the area boys, who admitted it was about the money. “Shockingly, he was detained for a full week before being taken to court on January 27. The DPO, CSP Ismaila Ulaniro, kept him in custody illegally during this period.”

METRO/5 months ago
Naira abuse: EFCC arrests E-Money
Popular socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel (a.k.a. E-Money) has been nabbed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).

METRO/5 months ago
Gospel singer, Osinachi's husband sentenced to death by hanging
LJustice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wuse Zone 2 has found the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide.

METRO/5 months ago
Church cancels wedding over bride’s refusal to sleep at host pastor's house
The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church, Okpu 2, Aba, Abia State, has cancelled a wedding after the bride-to-be refused to sleep at the church’s parsonage.

METRO/5 months ago
Man, three friends gang-rape new wife to death
A 20-year-old groom, Auwal Abdulwahab and his three friends have been arrested in Jigawa State for allegedly forcing his new wife into non-consensual sexual activity.

METRO/5 months ago
Gunmen kill over 10 people in Benue popular drinking joint
Unknown gunmen attacked a popular drinking joint near Okada Office in Akpehe Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Sunday, killing no less than 10 people.

METRO/5 months ago
Gunmen abduct two local govt officials
Head of the Legal Department, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde has been kidnapped.

METRO/5 months ago
FBI arrests 22 Nigerians for sexually blackmailing minors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States has nabbed 22 cyber fraudsters who sexually blackmailed and extorted US minors.

METRO/5 months ago
Insecurity: Yobe LG prohibits residents from carrying cutlasses, sharp objects
Amid rising insecurity, Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State has placed a ban on individuals or groups from bringing cutlasses and other sharp objects into communities and markets. The ban came into effect through a bye-law enacted by the legislative council. This was announced by the Director of Personnel Management of the Council, Magaji Muhammad. He said the enactment of the law became necessary due to rising concerns over public safety, harassment, and the potential for violence associated with the indiscriminate carrying of such weapons in public places. According to him, the bye-law aims to maintain peace, safeguard lives and property, and foster a secure and conducive environment for all residents and visitors. The DPM added that the Council had requested all security agencies to take active steps to enforce the bye-law by monitoring entry points to the towns and markets, conducting periodic patrols, and apprehending the violators. "Adequate public sensitisation campaign has been initiated to ensure that all residents are aware of the new regulation," he said.

METRO/5 months ago
Lawyer gives update as Nigerians raise N10m for boy who stood in front of Peter Obi convoy
A total of N10 million has been raised in just four days for Quadri Alabi four days after he was released from detention. This was confirmed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who accused the police of claiming that Alabi was 18 years old to prosecute him in court, even though he is only 17. Effiong, who is the lawyer to the teenager, had appealed to Nigerians for financial support to enable Alabi and his family relocate to a new location in Lagos. During an interview on Monday with Channels TV, where he and Alabi were both guests, he confirmed that N10m had been raised. He also accused the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Amukoko Division of subjecting Alabi to an internal police trial, along with Inspector Odigbe Samuel and other officers. He described their actions as part of an “evil, sinister, oppressive, and corrupt scheme” to frame a teenager for armed robbery, instigated by rogue ‘area boys.’ According to Effiong: “The boy sitting next to me, Quadri Alabi, as you know, went viral in 2023 during one of Peter Obi’s campaign tours. “He spontaneously jumped in front of the convoy, raised his hand, and the photo went viral. That moment changed his life. Donations were made, and he gained some popularity. “Unfortunately, with that fame came harassment. Local area boys began extorting him, saying he hadn’t ‘settled’ them. “They even told his mother to buy a cow, cook rice, and throw a feast for the community. When she refused, the threats continued. “This is actually the second time these same individuals, with support from the Amukoko Police, targeted him. The first time, he was quietly detained. “The second time, in January, he was returning home from work when he was arrested by area boys, specifically known as Leggy and Baba Waris, who accused him of ignoring them despite the money he had received from Peter Obi. “They handed him over to the police, claiming he was involved in a street fight. His mother was told the same. She even confronted one of the area boys, who admitted it was about the money. “Shockingly, he was detained for a full week before being taken to court on January 27. The DPO, CSP Ismaila Ulaniro, kept him in custody illegally during this period.”