Metro

Police Arrest Suspect as Two Die on Lagos Movie Set

Feb 17, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Wedding Celebration Ends in Tragedy as Boat Capsizes in Kebbi, Killing 14 Attendees

Feb 17, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Nigerian Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms and Drugs

Feb 16, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Channels TV Cameraman Kani Ben Dies 9 Days After Crash on Official Assignment

Feb 15, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Channels TV cameraman Kani Ben has died nine days after a Bauchi road crash involving journalists returning from an official assignment

Nigeria Police Sack Three Officers Over Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Car Theft

Feb 14, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Imo State Police Command has dismissed three officers over armed robbery, kidnapping, and car theft in Owerri

“A White Man Will Marry You”: How a Pastor’s Prophecy Drew a Ghanaian Woman Into the Viral Russian Man Saga

Feb 14, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

A 22-year-old woman explains her viral encounter with a Russian man, citing a pastor’s prophecy. The incident highlights how prosperity preaching and marriage prophecies are putting young people at risk

22-Year-Old Nigerian Student Shot Dead in South Africa Amid Fresh Xenophobia Fears

Feb 14, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

A 22-year-old Nigerian student from Plateau State, Isaac Satlat, has been shot dead in South Africa after being abducted near Pretoria, raising fresh concerns over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians.

Truck Crushes Car in Lagos, Kills Husband, Leaves Wife Critically Injured

Feb 12, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

A man has died and his wife sustained critical injuries after a granite-laden truck suffered brake failure and crushed their car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Lagos

Miyetti Allah Denies Terror Links, Kicks Against US Sanctions Move

Feb 12, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria rejects US Congress’ proposed terrorist designation and sanctions, denies involvement in violence, and seeks Federal Government intervention

Nigerian Student Dies in UK, Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Rising Chronic Illness Cases

Feb 12, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

The death of Nigerian student Douglas Izevbigie in the UK after battling aggressive leukaemia has sparked concerns over chronic illnesses among Nigerians abroad

Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Police Inspector, Four Others in Edo

Feb 11, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Kidnappers abduct a police inspector and four others in Akoko Edo, demanding N100 million ransom as Edo Police confirm arrests linked to the incident.

FG Orders NAFDAC to Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement Over Security, Economic Concerns

Feb 11, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

The Federal Government has directed NAFDAC to suspend all enforcement actions on the sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle ban, citing economic disruption

Police Arrest Suspect as Two Die on Lagos Movie Set

Wedding Celebration Ends in Tragedy as Boat Capsizes in Kebbi, Killing 14 Attendees

Nigerian Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms and Drugs

Channels TV Cameraman Kani Ben Dies 9 Days After Crash on Official Assignment

Nigeria Police Sack Three Officers Over Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Car Theft

“A White Man Will Marry You”: How a Pastor’s Prophecy Drew a Ghanaian Woman Into the Viral Russian Man Saga

22-Year-Old Nigerian Student Shot Dead in South Africa Amid Fresh Xenophobia Fears

Truck Crushes Car in Lagos, Kills Husband, Leaves Wife Critically Injured

Miyetti Allah Denies Terror Links, Kicks Against US Sanctions Move

Nigerian Student Dies in UK, Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Rising Chronic Illness Cases

Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Police Inspector, Four Others in Edo

FG Orders NAFDAC to Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement Over Security, Economic Concerns

ADC Crisis Deepens as Kachikwu Faction Dissolves NWC, Declares Him Presidential Candidate

Malami Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket in Kebbi Amid Ongoing N8.7bn Fraud Trial

2027: Atiku Warns ADC Against ‘Social Media Candidates,’ Urges Focus on Competence and Experience

Night Vigil Massacre in Kwara: Gunmen Kill 3, Kidnap 15 Worshippers in Prayer Mountain Raid

NDLEA Nets 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman With 31kg ‘Canadian Loud’ at Lagos Airport, Uncovers Multi-Billion Naira Drug Haul

Africa Has No Reason to Be Poor — Peter Obi Urges Shift from Politics to Productivity in Cape Town

White House Lockdown After Gunman Opens Fire at Checkpoint, Secret Service Kills Suspect

Obi Meets South African Ministers, Pushes Dialogue on Migration and Xenophobia

“I Don’t Run from Him” - Obi Dismisses Rift Rumours with Atiku

Gumi Denies Banditry Links, Threatens Legal Action Over ‘Manipulated’ Statements

Bruno Fernandes Crowned Premier League Player of the Season After Record-Breaking Campaign

Oyo School Abduction: Kidnappers Open Talks, Insist on Direct Negotiation with Governor Makinde

Court Dismisses Suit to Bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from ADC, Slams Plaintiffs with ₦20m Penalty

Five New Deep Seaports Approved as Nigeria Seeks to Reclaim Cargo Market

CHRD NOUN Celebrates 4-Year Transformation as Outgoing Director Showcases Infrastructure Overhaul, Solar Projects, and 1,000+ Skills Graduates