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Rivers crisis: Wike’s kinsmen declare support for Fubara

The Ikwerre ethnic group, to which Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT, belongs, has pledged their full support to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. On Monday, a delegation of Ikwerre kinsmen, led by Eze Barrister Godspower Onuekwa, President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Fubara. During the visit, Onuekwa emphasized

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EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s Request For Overseas Medical Trip

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has contested the application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, seeking the release of his passport to facilitate a medical trip to the United Kingdom. During the hearing on Monday, EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Muhammad Omeiza, argued against the motion filed by Emefiele’s defence, led

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I Will Not Throw Caution To The Wind – Fubara Vows As Wike’s Kinsmen Declare Support For Him

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised never to throw caution into the wind in handling the current political crisis in the state between him and loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. NATURENEX reports that Fubara made this known on Monday while hosting Wike’s kinsmen from the Ikwerre ethnic nationality,

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No Amount Of Political Calculations Will Make You Win 2027 Presidential Election — Northerner Warns Tinubu

A political analyst, Imran Wakili, has urged President Bola Tinubu to tackle Nigeria’s escalating economic crisis, warning that failure to do so could lead to a significant electoral defeat in 2027. No amount of political calculations will make you win 2027 presidential election — Northerner warns Tinubu A political analyst, Imran Wakili, has urged President

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ODIEC Postpones Council Poll Over Political Parties’ Non-Compliance

The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has announced the indefinite postponement of the local government election in the state. This decision was made by the commission’s chairman, Dr. Joseph Aremo, on Monday. The election was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024. However, due to non-compliance by political parties, the commission

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SSANU, NASU Give Fresh Update On Tuesday’s Protest

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have insisted that there is no going back on the unions’ protest billed for Tuesday over salary arrears the Federal Government owes its members. NATURENEX reports that following the last meeting with the FG, which ended

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‘We Are Still Deliberating’ – Presidency Denies Suspension Of Tax, Import Duties On Food Items

The Presidency has cleared the air on the suspension of tax, import duties, and tariffs for importing some food items through land and sea borders. NATURENEX reported that the foods include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, shared the memo via his X

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Resolve Minimum Wage Now To Avert Violent Protest – FG Warned

The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, urging immediate action to resolve the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with organized labour. This call comes amid concerns of potential unrest similar to recent events in Kenya. During a press briefing on Monday, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Olukolade (Rtd), Chairman of the

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Liberian President Boakai Cuts Down His Salary By 40%

The President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, has declared a 40% reduction in his yearly earnings, decreasing his salary from $13,400 to $8,000 annually. NATURENEX understands that President Boakai made this move in the face of increased public attention on government wages and the growing dissatisfaction with the escalating living expenses in the West African country.

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Rivers State: Court Stops Pro-Wike Assembly From Impeaching Fubara

The Rivers State High Court has barred the State House of Assembly under the leadership of Martins Amaewhule from impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The court order restrained the Chief Judge of Rivers State and the Clerk, of Rivers State House of Assembly from having any dealings with the 27 lawmakers led by Amaewhule. The order,

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Uruguay Coach Marcelo Bielsa Insists Football Is Dying

The head coach of Uruguay national, Marcelo Bielsa, has insisted that football is gradually dying even though more people are now attracted to the game. Marcelo Bielsa believes that the increased interest in football is not a sign of growth because what makes the sport more enjoyable (unpredictability) is gradually diminishing. According to him, the

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Concerns As Three Top-Ranking Police Officers Die In Jigawa

Three top-ranking officers of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Jigawa State command reportedly died recently due to various health issues. The Jigawa Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the tragic incident to journalists in Dutse, the state capital, on Monday. Shiisu revealed that the officers succumbed to their illnesses between

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Troops, Hunters Thwart Insurgents’ Bid To Vandalize Yobe Power Towers

Troops from Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, successfully thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to sabotage power towers in Kasesa, near Damaturu. NATURENEX learnt that this successful operation was a joint effort with local hunters’ groups in the state. Captain Naziru Shehu, acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations Headquarters

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