Metro Files

In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and …

President Tinubu suspends Betta Edu, asks EFCC to handle investigation. Read More »

Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members – five British – allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria’s late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive …

TB Joshua raped, tortured worshippers, BBC investigation reveals! Read More »

Mohammed Idris, the Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria, has issued a statement to address the widespread information circulating regarding the use of public funds by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The statement reads, “The Ministry of Information and National Orientation acknowledges the concerns raised by the public regarding …

Tinubu Orders Thorough Investigation In Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Financial Recklessness Read More »

1. ALL matters instituted in the courts by the Governor of RiversState, Sir Fubara, and his team, in respect of the political crisis in Rivers State, shall be withdrawn IMMEDIATELY 2. ALL impeachment proceedings initiated against the Governor of Rivers State by the Rivers State House of Assembly should be dropped immediately 3. The leadership …

TINUBU ISSUES DIRECTIVES AS POLITICAL IMPASSE IN RIVERS STATE RESOLVED Read More »

In the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. While no lives were lost, property was destroyed in the ensuing …

GUNMEN ATTACK RESIDENCE OF INEC ELECTORAL ECOMMISSIONER IN KOGI STATE Read More »

Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday, sentenced a bricklayer, Gabriel Awaye to life imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old girl in his room. The judge sentenced him after finding him guilty as charged by the state government. The prosecutor had alleged that Awaye committed the offences on June …

BRICKLAYER BAGS LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON 13 YEARS OLD GIRL Read More »

As the NLC embarks on the proposed nationwide strike over the humiliation of its leader, Ajero, the Transmission Company (TCN) has refuted the news making the rounds that it has shutdown the National grid. In a Press Release made available by the Head of Public Affairs of TCN, it states that the news alleges that …

NLC’s Nationwide Strike, TCN Dismisses Report On National Blackout Read More »

Food security and sustainability have been a major issue all over the world hence the importance of Agriculture to mankind. However, in its effort to enhance and encourage the practice of agriculture among the Nigerian youths, Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF), the US based Non-governmental organisation, is set for the official launching of AGROWEEN in Nigeria. …

AGROWEEN LAUNCHES IN NIGERIA Read More »

In line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that sting operations at night time be stopped in all the Commands of the EFCC. He gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, November …

EFCC Bans Night Sting Operations ! Read More »

Sequel to the viral video from Ekwutousi Philo, a skit maker, alleging that she was robbed on 20th October, 2023, along Ketu-Alapere Highway by some policemen, the Decoy Team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested Sunday Osagie, 31, who was captured in a video with the skit maker. Also arrested with the suspect …

Police officers Turned Robbers Arrested In Lagos Read More »

In response to the ongoing concern over the tragic loss of lives due to the neglect of gunshot and accident victims, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has orders full enforce of Gunshot Victims Act 2017. He issued a resounding call to all medical practitioners in Nigeria to provide prompt …

TREAT ALL GUNSHOTS, ACCIDENT VICTIMS WITH OR WITHOUT POLICE REPORT – IGP Tells Doctors Read More »

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence has pronounced a significant verdict. The case began on November 29, 2021, with the Defendant’s arrest based on a complaint by his wife on behalf of the prosecutrix. The case involved defilement and sexual assault charges. During the trial, 10 witnesses were called, and …

At last! Court Sentences Lagos Doctor to Life Imprisonment for Raping Wife’s Niece Read More »