Metro News Africa

Get breaking news and local updates from cities and towns across Africa.

Northern elders warn against escalating political tensions in Kano, demand reversal of Fubara’s suspension

Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel Company MD

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company in […]

Continue Reading
Gov Alia pledges to restore peace in Benue

Gov Alia pledges to restore peace in Benue

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating insecurity in Benue State before the end […]

Continue Reading
US tariffs could harm world economy - IMF

US tariffs could harm world economy – IMF

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has expressed concern over the new tariffs imposed by the United States, warning of potential […]

Continue Reading
'Talk of annexing Greenland unacceptable' — Incoming PM Nielsen

‘Talk of annexing Greenland unacceptable’ — Incoming PM Nielsen

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The incoming Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, on Friday dismissed talk of annexing the semi-autonomous Danish island as unacceptable. […]

Continue Reading
Ex agitators demand scrutiny of prospective heads of SSDC

Ex agitators demand scrutiny of prospective heads of SSDC

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The Forum of Ex-Agitators in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria has called for rigorous scrutiny of individuals to be […]

Continue Reading
Like MKO Abiola, immortalize Humphrey Nwosu - Gani Adams to FG

Gani Adams urges governments to harness Nigeria’s tourism potential

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on both the federal and state governments to explore and […]

Continue Reading
US Interior Secretary Burgum announces first oil leases in Gulf of America

US Interior Secretary Burgum announces first oil leases in Gulf of America

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The United States Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, has announced the first oil leases in the newly renamed Gulf […]

Continue Reading
Trump revokes security clearance for Biden, Kamala, Clinton

Judge orders Trump administration to bring back Venezuelan mistakenly deported

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

A federal judge in the United States has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to immediately make arrangements for the return […]

Continue Reading
UN reacts to mosque attack, killing of 44 worshippers in Niger

Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas — UN

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The United Nations human rights office said on Friday that Myanmar’s military is limiting critically needed humanitarian aid for earthquake […]

Continue Reading
FCT: Wike threatens to revoke undeveloped University of Abuja land

FCT: Wike threatens to revoke undeveloped University of Abuja land

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has raised serious concerns over the underutilisation of […]

Continue Reading
NNPCL names new senior management team

NNPCL names new senior management team

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced the appointment of a new eight-man senior management team. This was […]

Continue Reading
Youths hail Nigerian Army as troops rescue 4 kidnap victims in Taraba

Youths hail Nigerian Army as troops rescue 4 kidnap victims in Taraba

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

Youths in Taraba State have hailed the Nigerian Army following the rescue of four kidnap victims and continued efforts to […]

Continue Reading
Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, releases 4 prisoners

Israeli troops expand ‘security zone’ in northern Gaza

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

Israeli military on Friday said its troops moved into northern Gaza, taking control of more territory around the edge of […]

Continue Reading
Oluremi Tinubu declares 2025 African Women's Volleyball Championship open

Oluremi Tinubu declares 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship open

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

Top women’s volleyball clubs in Africa have begun battle for the top prize at the 2025 Africa Women’s volleyball club […]

Continue Reading
BREAKING: Gen Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in terrorists' den

Ex-NYSC DG recalls ordeal with hyenas in kidnappers’ den

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, who regained freedom on Wednesday after almost two […]

Continue Reading
War: No signals from Europe for Ukraine peace talks - Russia

War: No signals from Europe for Ukraine peace talks – Russia

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not received any signal from European nations that they want to engage in talks on […]

Continue Reading
Katsina: Police enforce movement restriction ahead of LG polls

Adamu Elleman assumes duty as Niger State police commissioner, vows to strengthen security

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman has officially taken over as the 38th Commissioner of Police in Niger State, succeeding AIG Shawulu […]

Continue Reading
2027: Satanic forces at work - Primate Ayodele reveals why PDP may lose presidential election

Trump, Elon Musk will fight, US president willl cause war – Primate Ayodele

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday revealed that the administration of President Donald Trump […]

Continue Reading
Bandits ambush commercial vehicle on Kebbi-Sokoto road, kill passenger

Bandits ambush commercial vehicle on Kebbi-Sokoto road, kill passenger

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

A group of armed bandits ambushed a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto on Thursday, killing one passenger in […]

Continue Reading
IWD: Attacks have left 452 women widows, 8,744 orphans in Irigwe chiefdom of Plateau - IDA Women Wing

Plateau attacks: Death toll hits 60 in one week

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2025

The death toll from the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 60, following […]

Continue Reading
Scroll to Top