The police in Kogi State has dismissed reports spreading on social media alleging that bandits invaded Zango, Crusher and Felele communities in Lokoja. In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, William Aya, described the reports as “fake news” aimed…
Bandits have reportedly abducted a 16-year-old boy and six girls from Gidan-Bijimi in Kawu Ward of the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to reports, Gidan-Bijimi shares a boundary with Marke village, near the border with…
The Federal Government has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a serious threat to democracy and regional stability. The FG, in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday,…
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has highlighted the risks of bombing bandit hideouts, saying some of them are located in forests that bombs cannot penetrate. According to The Sun, Badaru, who spoke in an interview with the BBC Hausa…
The Senate has directed its joint committee on security to investigate the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before bandits launched an attack. This is following a motion moved by Senate…
Ex-ekiti governor Ayo Fayose has confirmed that former president Olusegun Obasanjo returned the $20,000 he allegedly received for attending Fayose s 65th birthday. The return follows Obasanjo’s earlier statement that the money would be sent back, noting that he had…
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, asking for a new date to be mutually agreed on for him to appear over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. In…
A Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is DEAD, NEWMAX NIGERIA has learnt. His Son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi confirmed his death to NEWMAX NIGERIA. Confirming the death to our reporter on phone, Sayyadi Ali said, “It is…
A federal High Court in Abuja has summoned Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear in court, NEWSMAX Nigeria has learnt. According to Kanu’s Brother, Prince Kanu, “This is a summons to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is confirmed safe but stranded in Guinea-Bissau after the military seized power and shut the country’s borders. Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) observer team for the presidential and parliamentary elections, is unable…
