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A Nigerian lawyer, Ekezie Speed Onumajulu, has reacted to the liquidation of Heritage Bank, his former bank. Citing the financial institution’s inability to improve its financial performance, the CBN revoked Heritage Bank’s license on June 3. Ekezie said he had threatened to take Heritage Bank to court for refusing to allow him to move all […]

Neuralink is running its first human trials on a 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh. Elon Musk believes that Neuralink’s brain chips will replace phones in the future. Responding to a post on X, he wrote, “In the future, there will be no phones, just Neuralinks”. Notably, he is also the CEO of Neuralink that is working on

The Federal High Court in Kano will today deliver rulings in the suit seeking to determine the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024. The law was used by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to dethrone the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and also to reverse the creation of four

A fire outbreak occurred at Afor Market, Nnobi, in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The market is the major market in the area, selling foodstuffs, articles, electronics, aluminium works, and other commodities. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but it continues to rage, leaving shop owners helpless.

Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and rejected his request to dismiss the charges against him. The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is seeking to negotiate with the Nigerian government to drop the treasonable felony charges against him. Mr Kanu, who

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for faulting his comment on the plan by the Federal Government to buy new aircraft for the presidential fleets. Naturenex reported that Peter Obi described the move as insensitive, especially when Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship occasioned by

According to LEADERSHIP NEWS, In a historic move, 60 lawmakers from the state legislature gathered today to honor and congratulate Mr. Fubara on his appointment as the new chairperson of the Rivers Local Government Caretaker Committee. The atmosphere was one of excitement and hope, as Fubara took the oath of office and pledged to serve

The slain guard was in a vehicle donated by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, when he was attacked. The attack, which remains unclear whether it was related to enforcing a sit-at-home order, left the community in shock. The slain security guard, identified only as “Commander,” was in a Sienna vehicle donated by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah when the incident occurred. The attackers

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the full-scale trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on terrorism charges is set to commence at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. The federal government has brought these terrorism charges against Kanu, with the prosecution’s legal team expected to be led by

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has denied bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. NATURENEX reports that the Court has however granted an accelerated hearing in the case. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, stated that Kyari’s bail is at the discretion of the court, as per the Administration of Criminal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing escalating violence and chaos. Chief Tony Okocha, Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in Rivers, made the call during a media briefing on Wednesday. “Rivers State is at war,” Okocha declared.

Tension gripped Port Harcourt City Local Government Council (PHALGA) in Rivers State on Wednesday as youths, loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, gathered around the council premises amidst a crisis over local government administration. Police presence was heightened around PHALGA and other local council areas across the state to maintain

Evangelist Ebuka Obi, the founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach Church, has come forward to issue a profound apology to Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (Worldwide). Recently, a sensational viral video has been making waves online, showing a jubilant scene involving members of Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOВ), has been at the center of speculation regarding his escape from custody. However, Kanu’s legal representatives have expressed concern over the denial of access to their client by Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS). The legal team has a crucial need

Buba Galadima, Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has made a bold statement, declaring that if he were President, he would order the detention of anyone who mentions ethnicity in his presence. In an interview with Arise TV, Galadima emphasised his commitment to uniting the country and focusing on the people’s needs rather