METROLINE

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Juju music icon Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has addressed widespread rumors of his alleged abduction, dismissing them as false and malicious. The 77-year-old music legend expressed gratitude to God, his children, and fans across the globe for …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The African Space Agency (AfSA) was formally inaugurated on Sunday, April 20, 2025, during the prestigious NewSpace Africa Conference, drawing dignitaries from across the globe. The event marking a historic milestone for the continent witnessed the presence of high-level representatives, including ministers and ambassadors from various countries, …

Retired Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba, was recently honoured with a traditional chieftaincy title in a village in his home country, Ivory Coast Drogba appeared in his native attire as he took part in the coronation ceremony, receiving widespread admiration from locals and dignitaries present at the event. The prestigious …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has urged all sons and daughters of Yewaland to learn and internalize the Yewa Anthem, describing it as an essential tool for fostering unity and pride across the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – APRIL 29,  2025 – The stage is set for Africa’s most anticipated celebration of food, drink, and culture as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announces the 8th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration has intensified efforts to provide basic infrastructure and create a conducive business environment, noting that more industries have flocked to the state in six years than in previous administrations. The state, Abiodun noted, is …

For the records: Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd), was not just a Nigerian policeman – he was a symbol of integrity and leadership in service.  A former Inspector General of Police, MD as he’s fondly called was appointed in 2012 to succeed IGP Hafiz Ringim and served with …

…Calls for Public Cooperation and Timely Information Sharing CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has stated that the alleged kidnapping of twelve (12) passengers, who boarded an engine boat bound for Cross River State, was not reported to the Marine Police Department or any …

CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has provided clarification regarding a lone serious motor accident that occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at about 10:45 am along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja Local Government Area. According to preliminary intelligence reports, as stated in a release …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA – As part of his official duties, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 10, Sokoto, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah, psc, FCAI, undertook a familiarization tour to the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday, April 24, 2025. According to a release e-signed …