Trump Says Iran Leaders Want to Negotiate as Protest Death Toll Mounts
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s leadership had called him seeking “to negotiate” after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. For two weeks, Iran has been rocked by a protest movement that has swelled…
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged N55.9bn Mismanagement in 2019 Elections
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over alleged irregularities involving N55.9 billion earmarked for election materials used during the 2019 general elections. The allegations are contained in the latest…
Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing of Abuja Lawyer in ‘One-Chance’ Attack
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended three individuals over the killing of a legal practitioner, Chigbo Princess, in a case believed to be connected to “one-chance” armed robbery activities in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Sunday…
Scores of Bandits Neutralised as Police, Military Intensify Joint Operation in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has announced that several bandits have been killed and their operational networks broken up during a recent security offensive, though the specific location of the operation was not revealed. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Chimamanda Adichie Alleges Medical Negligence in Tragic Death of Her Son
Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused a Lagos-based medical facility of negligence in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. ARISE News reported on Saturday that Adichie’s…
THE FEDERAL MINISTER OF WORKS, ENGR DAVID UMAHI, TODAY THE 10th OF JANUARY 2025 CARRIED OUT A TIMELY INSPECTION ON THE LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY
The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, CON, has stepped our in person to inspected the ongoing construction works on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, one of the flagship infrastructure projects of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
“Nwifuru Is The Most Media-friendly Governor And I Learn From Him Daily” – Leo Oketa Says As Ebonyians Honour Him As “2025 Best Special Assistant”
… Dedicates The Award To His Colleagues The management of Newsmaxng on Friday, formally presented the award of 2025 Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor of the Year to Leo Ekene Oketa, Special Assistant to the Governor on New…
Tinubu Reportedly Summons Wike To Dubai, Stops Impeachment Plan Against Fubara – Report
There are indications that President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According to Punch, Tinubu, according to a highly credible source, summoned…
Abia’s Harbingers of Darkness: The Renewed Plot Against Alex Otti and Abians By Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh
For months now, Abia State has watched a familiar script return to life. A life many believed had been buried with the old order. What began as subtle political pressure from Abuja, disguised as “oversight,” has grown into open attempts…
Nicaragua Detains 60 People for Celebrating Maduro’s Capture by US Millitary
Authorities in Nicaragua have arrested at least 60 people for reportedly celebrating or expressing support for the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a human rights watchdog group and local media outlets said on Friday. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and…