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The Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) has announced the closure of 2,100 primary and secondary schools during its initial phase of enforcement against the illegal operation of educational institutions within the state. Naturenex reports that the Director General of BEQA, Dr Terna Francis, shared this information while attending the Speech and Prize

The Federal Government has said it spent $1.5 billion since 2020 to protect the country’s oil installations and curb crude oil theft. The revelation was made by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume on Thursday. Akume, represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Maurice Nandi, made this known at a

Former Lagos State Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbedebo Rhodes-Vivour, has advised against using the traditional Yoruba ritual, Oro, to threaten protesters. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of assaulting Yoruba traditional institutions. He said the Yoruba are known for justice and fairness through upholding their traditions. Gbadebo’s statement on Thursday followed an announcement

The National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed the recent inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), claiming that they are exaggerated. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday evening, Basiru argued that the reported inflation rate of 34.19% for June 2024 is not accurate. Basiru,

The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said he is expecting the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to lead the proposed nationwide protest. Naturenex reported that Atiku had criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for trying to abort the planned August 1 protest across the country. However, Basiru, in

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors have assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s determination to end hunger and insecurity. Naturenex reports that this was made known after a two-hour closed-door meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum. The chairman of the Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, who briefed newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, appealed to organisers

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, has passed away. Naturenex learnt that the revered traditional ruler died on Wednesday following a brief illness. He was one of the high chiefs in Ibadan who were promoted to the status of Oba. The late Oba Adebimpe recently represented the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye

The Nigerian Navy has arrested two individuals over alleged engagement in oil theft activities in Rivers State. According to the Navy, the suspects were nabbed operating a clandestine bunkering operation hidden within their private residence in Rivers. The Commander of the Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder stationed in Port Harcourt, Commodore Desmond Igbo, who visited

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Wednesday, announced its decision to pull out of the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country. Naturenex understands that the protest had been scheduled for the 1st of August, 2024 by faceless individuals to express grievances on hardship and high prices of commodities in the country.

The leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the removal of the Senator representing Borno North, Ali Ndume, as chief whip of the Senate. Naturenex recalls that Ndume was sacked as the chief whip last Wednesday and was immediately replaced by the Senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno,

Chief Ayirimi Emami, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, has defended President Bola Tinubu amidst widespread hunger and hardship in the country. Addressing journalists during the Ologbotsere Day Celebration in Ubeji, Warri South Local Government Area, Emami said the current administration is not to blame for the prevailing economic

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has warned against the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-14, labeling it as too early. The governor made the comment while speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu alongside former Senate President, Pius Anyim and his Ebonyi State counterpart Francis Nwifuru at the Presidential Villa

A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzor, Secretary General of the group, said in a statement: ”This momentous occasion marks a turning point in our history, as it signals a renewed commitment to addressing the challenges faced by

Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-earning footballer in the Saudi Pro League in 2024 and he is expected to remain so until his current contract with Al Nassr expires in June 2025. Recall that Cristiano Ronaldo became the biggest active player to move to the Saudi Pro League after Manchester United terminated his