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‘Young Billionaire’ Sentenced To 2 Years Imprisonment In Abuja (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a “Young Billionaire,” for cheating by impersonation and money laundering. The commission in a statement on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025, said Nkwocha was…

JUST IN!!! Commissioner For Tourism Is Dead

The commissioner of tourism, arts and culture for Cross River State, Robert Ewa is dead, NEWMAX NIGERIA has learnt. Ewa died at the Arubah Specialist Hospital, Calabar in the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2025. It was gathered that the…

Catholic Priest Abandons Christian Religion for Tradition in Anambra State After 17 Years

An Anambra State Catholic priest has allegedly abandoned his calling to try traditional ways after being a priest for over 17 years. The priest, Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu stated his reason for the change to be that African traditional religion fascinated…

Lady Arrested After Faking Her Kidnap With Boyfriend And Collected N2m Ransom From Parents (Photo)

The Delta state police command has arrested a 21-year-old girl identified as Princess Okolie and her boyfriend for staging her kidnap and demanding N2 million ransom from her parents. A statement seen by NEWSMAX NIGERIA, released by SP Edafe Bright,…

Gov Nwifuru Cries Out Over Killing Of 13 Izzi Indigenes

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed sadness over the brutal and unfortunate killings of innocent Izzi indigenes in their villages in the lingering Effuim, Ezza Effuim communal crisis that has left hundreds of persons dead and properties worth…

Arochukwu: Busines Mogul, Ifeanyi Elvis Hosts Senator Orji Kalu, Commends Lawmaker On Projects (Photos) 

Prominent Abia Politician and Business Mogul Mr. Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna on Sunday hosted Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu at his residence in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state. The 2023 Arochukwu State Assembly candidate lauded Kalu the Chieftain of…

BREAKING!! NYSC to Commence Payment of New Minimum Wage of N77k

Brigadier general YD Ahmed, the director general of the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) has come out to assure corp members that they would start receiving their allowance of N77k very soon. Making this statement while commissioning a 32-seater bus which…

China Development Bank Approves $254.76m for Kano-Kaduna Railway Construction

On Tuesday, in a post on their website, the china development bank announced its approval of 245euros for the Kano-Kaduna railway Construction in Nigeria. The railway in question is a standard gauge line stretching 203 kilometers. It is being constructed…

Lagos State Government Bans Single-use Plastics in the State

In a statement on Monday, the Lagos state commissioner for environment, Tokunbo Wahab noted that there would be a complete restriction on the use of disposable plastics in the state from January 2025. Recall that in October, the govt placed…

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Junketing To Ghana For Inauguration

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he witnessed the inauguration of the country’s new President, John Dramani Mahama. At the event, President Tinubu sought for stronger unity on the Continent, adding that he would work…