The Metropolis

26/04/2024

20/04/2024

American Idol' alum, gospel singer Mandisa dead at 47

Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'

13/02/2024

Saudi Arabia has introduced a locally manufactured Lucid electric patrol car designed for the security fleet of the Holy Sanctuary.

Unveiled at the World Defense Expo 2024 in Riyadh, the patrol car features a powerful 1234HP engine, accelerates from 0 to 100 in 2 seconds, has an 833 km range per charge, and offers rapid charging of 300 km in 15 minutes.

Priced at 392,000 Saudi Riyals each, the patrol car includes AI-powered security features like six cameras, drone technology for gunfire capture, traffic violation monitoring, facial recognition, and license plate identification, contributing to Saudi Green Initiative goals.

12/02/2024

We're sad to report that world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach have lost their lives in a road accident in Kenya.

Kiptum was 24 years old and ran his world record of 2:00:35 at last year's Chicago Marathon.

As per: Athletics Weekly

12/02/2024

BREAKING: Namibia's president, Hage Geingob, has passed away while in the hospital.

--

Namibia is mourning the loss of President Hage Geingob, who passed away at the age of 82 while undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.

A stalwart of the nation's independence movement, Mr. Geingob disclosed his battle with cancer to the public just last month.

His death occurred early on Sunday, and Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba confirmed that he was surrounded by his wife and children in his final moments.

Source - BBC News Africa

11/02/2024

Breaking!!
PAOK FC, stands in support of their boy and our captain, Troost-Ekong for today's AFCON final.

Let's go Naija

11/02/2024

Match day
AFCON 2023 FINAL

COTE D'IVOIRE VS NIGERIA

9PM WAT

11/02/2024

Hebert Wigwe, a billionaires banker and CEO of Access bank, His Wife and Son dies in chopper crash in the United States

05/02/2024

What Stanley Nwabali and Alex Iwobi had to say about their altercation in the match against Angola.
Nigeria Info 95.1 Abuja The Metropolis

03/02/2024

🇨🇩 Another team has made it to the semi-finals last night.
Congratulations to DR Congo!

02/02/2024

Ademola Lookman fires Nigeria into the Semi finals in a one goal quarter final triller against Angola in the ongoing AFCON 2023.
Congratulations Super Eagles of Nigeria

Photo credit: AFP

31/01/2024

FACT ROLL:
Eight of 🇿🇦 South Africa’s starting 11 tonight against Morocco play for Mamelodi Sundowns, who have won the last 6 top flight titles.

Their secret? Chemistry in teamwork 👌