Newsmaxng

Real news for real people

Latest post

Soludo Dedicates Second Term to God, Seeks Divine Guidance for Anambra’s Progress

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has committed his second term in office to God, describing his first tenure and re-election as divinely ordained. Soludo made the remarks on Sunday during the second-term inauguration thanksgiving service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka….

Akpoti-Uduaghan Calls on Defected PDP Members to Return as Party Rebuilds for 2027

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who exited during the party’s leadership crisis to reconsider their decision and return. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday at the inauguration of the PDP National Convention…

Iran Says US, Israel Strikes Cripple Power, Water Systems, Threatens Wider Energy Disruption

Iran’s critical water and energy infrastructure have suffered extensive damage due to US and Israeli strikes, the country’s energy minister said on Sunday. Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing the Islamic Republic’s supreme…

Ozoro Raping Festival: Obi Slams Nigeria’s Priorities, Pushes for Women’s Economic Inclusion

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s development priorities, urging leaders to channel more resources into empowering women as a driver of economic growth. In a post shared on his official X account on Saturday, Obi…

Umahi Breaks Silence on Tracy Ohiri Dispute, Orders Legal Action

The Honorable Minister of Works, David Umahi has addressed the ongoing controversy involving Mrs. Tracy Ohiri, directing his legal team to proceed to court following what he described as a failure to provide verifiable evidence to support her claims. In…

City Boy Movement Distributes Food Palliatives to Cross River Residents

The City Boy Movement has distributed food palliatives to residents of Cross River State as part of efforts to support vulnerable communities amid prevailing economic challenges. The outreach, held on Friday in Calabar, saw the distribution of over 5,000 boxes…

Nigeria Ranks 106th in 2026 World Happiness Report

Nigeria has been ranked 106th in the latest edition of the World Happiness Report 2026, reflecting a continued decline in the country’s overall wellbeing index. The new position marks a drop from 105th place in 2025 and 102nd in 2024,…

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,275/Litre After Multiple March Hikes

Barely hours after announcing an earlier upward review, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,275 per litre, highlighting ongoing instability in Nigeria’s deregulated downstream oil sector. The new price reflects…

Ozoro Raping Festival: Delta Police Arrest Five in Assault Case

March 20, 2026 – Warri, Delta State — The Delta State Police Command has made significant progress in its investigation into the assault of women in Ozoro, following widespread outrage over videos that circulated online showing the harrowing incident. On…

Delta Police Probe Viral Assault on Women in Ozoro During ‘Raping Festival’

Authorities in Delta State have launched an investigation following disturbing viral videos showing women being harassed and assaulted in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area. The incident gained national attention after footage circulated online, showing groups of young…