Florida Moves to Rename Airport After Trump
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…
Niger Police Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition From Fatal Crash Victims
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…
Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser
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…
Reps Apologise to Electoral Act Protesters Over Tear Gas Drama, Defend Process
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…
BREAKING!!! Senator Mpigi Is Dead
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…
FG Fumes, Moves to Block Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey
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…
Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Process Against Fubara, Deputy
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…
BREAKING!!! Gunmen Kill Ondo Monarch
Tragedy struck Agamọ Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday evening as the traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was reportedly killed by suspected bandits. Sources within the community said the attack occurred when a group…
Delta State Mother Arrested For Raping Three-Year-Old Daughter
Asaba, Delta State — Police in Delta State have taken a woman into custody following allegations that she sexually assaulted her three-year-old daughter, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Delta State Police Command, the suspect, identified…
JUST IN!!! El-Rufai Moved Into ICPC Custody
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has been moved into custody of the The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The former governor, who spent 48 hours at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…