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The political landscape in Nigeria has seen numerous impeachment attempts against state governors, often driven by a mix of political rivalries, executive-legislative conflicts, and party struggles. While some governors have been successfully removed from office, others have managed to survive impeachment, either through judicial intervention, political negotiations, or strong party backing. Here are notable Nigerian […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ogun state, as a federal university. TASUED becomes first federal University in Ogun This development makes it the first federally owned tertiary institution in the Ogun East senatorial district. The announcement was made in a statement released and signed

FCT, Abuja – Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, on Sunday, March 9, criticised the Nigerian Senate. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, Peterside said the Senate leadership must be aware that the six-month suspension handed to Kogi lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is “ultra vires”. Peterside also contended that the sanction

A Public affairs analyst and lawyer, Amadi Anyakweh Miracle Esq., has listed steps Governor Siminalayi Fubara should follow to work more collaboratively with the Rivers State House of Assembly. Amadi reminded Governor Fubara that the Supreme Court judgement cannot be appealed anywhere, hence, it is final. He said the key is for Governor Fubara to

The size of the world’s nuclear arsenal has quietly increased in several countries amid fears of World War III. Officially, five countries – China, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea – have increased their nuclear stockpiles by over 700 warheads in the past 40 years. However, a 2024 report by the Federation of American Scientists

New details have surfaced regarding the agreement between Nigeria and the United States (US) that led to the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive previously detained in Nigeria. Following Nigeria’s decision to halt negotiations with Binance over Gambaryan’s release, the US government intensified diplomatic efforts to resolve the matter. On September 30, 2024, US

With 715 days to the February 20, 2027, presidential election, political maneuvering and realignments are already in motion as aspirants and their supporters begin strategizing for the race. Mid-last month, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, declared that the North would support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election and

Omoyele Sowore has reacted after a pastor challenged him to bring anybody suffering from stroke for healing or he should forever remain silent. In the viral video that Omoyele Sowore shared on his page on Saturday, the pastor said if he prays and the person gets healed, he should shut his mouth forever and also

Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a Fulani herdsman in what many are calling an act of self-defense gone tragically awry. The Supreme Court today upheld the lower court’s ruling, cementing Jackson’s fate and igniting a passionate plea for clemency from supporters who view the

The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has clarified that the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended for gross misconduct and not because of a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Naturenex recalls that Natasha’s clash with Akpabio began in February over her refusal to move to a new position assigned to her

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has arrested a pastor for preaching in an open place. The governor said the act constituted noise pollution. He also banned open gospel preaching in the state, saying that everyone’s religion deserved to be respected. Soludo made this known in a viral video that is already circulating on the

The Federal Government has intervened in the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as pressure mounts from women’s rights groups threatening large-scale demonstrations, Dailypost reports. Activists argue that her suspension is not only a political issue but also an attack on gender representation and democratic values.   Minister of Women Affairs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim confirmed that the government

The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited the family of former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, following his demise. Naturenex reported that Okupe passed away on Friday morning at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. In a post via his 𝕏 handle on Friday night, Peter Obi said he visited the