nigerian metro news 170619

A report of the US placing an indefinite ban on student visa for Nigerians has been making the rounds, especially on social media. The unconfirmed report had said the US targetted countries with citizens who are fond of overstaying during their visit. But the US Mission in Nigeria has denied …...

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Osun Gov’ship: Supreme Court fixes July 5 for judgement on Adeleke’s appeal ADVERTISEMENT The Supreme Court has slated July 5 for judgment in the appeal by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke challenging the election of Governor...

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has put at 30, the death toll in the suicide attack in Konduga local government area of the state. A source had told TheCable on Sunday that five persons were killed in the attack at Mandarari community in Konduga. Bello Danbatta, head … Read...

A 19-year-old armed robbery suspect, Taofeek Adebayo, yesterday explained why he swallowed a wedding ring which he stole from one of his victims at Oshodi area of Lagos. Taofeek, whom the police described … Read more via Daily Trust – http://bit.ly/2ZtrmSc Get More Nigeria Metro News

Maryam Uwais, the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments has explained why the Homegrown School Feeding Programme of the Federal Government was suspended in some states. There had been reports of poor quality food, insufficient and irregular supply of food, as well as late …...

The Ondo State Governor’s office is currently being blocked by youths from Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. According to the youths, they were protesting the alleged diversion of funds meant for the areas by the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration. As at the time of filing...