www.metrowatchonline.com is a Nigeria-focused digital news outlet that publishes daily reporting on national politics, public policy, security, the courts, business, education, entertainment, sport and world affairs. The newsroom emphasizes fast, straight‑news updates drawn from official statements, court filings and agency briefings, and regularly carries copy from the News Agency of Nigeria alongside original reporting and commentary. Coverage often tracks decisions by regulators, security services and other public institutions—from border deployments and law‑enforcement postings to electricity‑market rules and aviation oversight—providing readers with concise accounts of what agencies say and how policies change. The outlet’s security desk follows conflict, policing and civil‑protection issues across the federation, while its politics team reports on the presidency, governors, parties and elections. Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited, www.metrowatchonline.com sits alongside the sister platform www.metrowatchxtra.com, broadening reach across breaking news and features. Its audience includes Nigerians at home and in the diaspora who want timely, matter‑of‑fact coverage of events shaping governance and daily life. Typical formats include short dispatches, photo stories and opinion pieces. By maintaining a steady file across beats and states, www.metrowatchonline.com serves as a quick, accessible record of official actions, public‑sector developments and notable social trends. International stories with clear Nigerian angles are routinely highlighted to give context beyond national borders.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Morocco
Nigeria
Other
South Africa
Other countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
90,000
Twitter number of followers:
2,123

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Collins Edomaruse
Directors:
Seyi Babalola Sherifat Balogun Ogochuchukwu Isioma George Ogunleye

Team

Full-time employees:
4
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
1
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

Why is this profile included?

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