Kwara State, Nigeria — Security forces and local authorities are grappling with the aftermath of one of the deadliest assaults this year after armed militants carried out brutal attacks on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area. On February 3, heavily…
Supreme court in the United States has struck down sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The ruling, delivered on Friday, overturns a controversial framework under which Trump placed broad taxes on goods imported into the United States last…
Education authorities in Kebbi and Sokoto states have revised their academic timetables for the 2025/2026 session to make room for the Ramadan fasting period, adjusting term dates and holiday schedules for schools. In Kebbi State, the State Universal Basic Education…
An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state’s legislature on Thursday. Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have recovered three AK-47 rifles, six magazines and 104 rounds of ammunition from a bag belonging to two men who were involved in a fatal motorcycle crash in Suleja. The incident occurred on…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has named Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to…
The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed regret over the use of tear gas on protesters at the National Assembly earlier in the week, describing the development as unfortunate and assuring Nigerians that the incident was being examined. Read: Teargas Flies…
Barinada Mpigi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works has died, Newmax Nigeria has gathered. According report, Senator Mpigi, 64 died on Thursday. The senator was born on June 23, 1961. Mpigi represented the South-East senatorial district of Rivers until…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has moved to prevent US-based sprinter Favour Ofili from switching allegiance to Turkey, insisting she remains a Nigerian athlete, Newmax Nigeria has learnt. A top NSC official revealed that Ofili who was among last year’s…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The decision was taken on Thursday during plenary at the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt, following reported intervention by President…
