Naija Metro

17/09/2026

More Hardship for Nigerians As Cooking Gas Hits N1,500/KG, Diesel Price Climbs Up |

Nigerian households and businesses are facing another increase in energy expenses as the price of cooking gas has climbed to N1,500 per kilogramme fro

17/09/2026

Security Guard Arrested, Four Guns Recovered After Ibadan Estate Shooting |

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 49-year-old security guard, Oladapo Felix, over the alleged shooting of a resident at Zion

17/09/2026

Oyo Govt Dismisses N683m Vehicle Procurement Claim as ‘False’ |

The Oyo State Government has dismissed as ‘false’, a publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the state spent N683.7 million to procure two vehic

17/09/2026

Ondo ‘Monkey Tail’ Drink Deaths Rise to 47, Over 120 Hospitalised |

The death toll from the suspected toxic herbal concoction consumed in parts of Ondo State has reached 49, with the number of affected residents put at

16/09/2026

BREAKING: Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 |

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, well known by his theatre name, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

09/09/2026

2027: Lere Olayinka Criticizes Makinde Over Choice Of Daura As Running Mate |

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wi

02/09/2026

Trending Video of Oyo APC Guber Candidate Alli Lapping Male Student Sparks Online Backlash

A viral video featuring the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 election, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has ignited a firestorm of criticism across Nigerian social media platforms, raising public debate over political decorum and professionalism.

The widely circulated footage captures an interview session involving students. In the clip, a young male student journalist is seen sitting directly on Senator Alli’s lap.

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01/09/2026

BREAKING: Commercial Bus Driver Slumps, Dies Near Apete Garage In Ibadan (PHOTOS)

A commercial bus driver identified as Ibrahim, in his mid-fifties, reportedly slumped and died near Apete Garage in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday evening.

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01/09/2026

EFCC Sacks 40 Officials Over Corruption , Prosecutes Five Others |

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken disciplinary action against more than 40 of its employees over alleged corruption and financial

01/09/2026

BBNaija S11: Abi Emerges Head of House for Week Six |

Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Abi has emerged as the Head of House (HoH) for Week 6. This development marks her second time winning the H