Politics

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s speech on the nationwide protest. He opined that the presidential speech did not address the demands of the protesters. Falana shared his reservations via a statement on Sunday. He argued that there will be no need for fuel subsidy if crude oil is […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has emphasized that students below the age of sixteen (16) would not be considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 session. JAMB made the assertion on Sunday through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Speaking during a press conference, Benjamin stated that the move is based on the

Hoodlums reportedly stole chairs, musical instruments and other items worth millions of naira at a Living Faith Church in the Daura Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Naturenex learnt that the incident happened on the first day of the nationwide protest against economic hardship. Recall that some Nigerians had organised a 10-day nationwide protest termed

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank has advised President Bola Tinubu to prevent further violence and the use of lethal force against peaceful protesters by law enforcement agencies. Frank said this via a statement on Sunday. He urged Tinubu to order the unconditional release of all protesters

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted multiple shipments of illegal drugs disguised in Cerelac baby food tins and clothing, bound for the United States and the United Kingdom. Naturenex gathered that the operations took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. The NDLEA reported that

The founder of Stanbic IBTC, Atedo Peterside, has appealed to the protesting #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their protest in the interest of poor Nigerians. Peterside submitted that poor Nigerians could no longer bear the weight of the protest, adding that the more the protest lingers, the more likelihood that hoodlums would hijack it. He told

A former Governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has reversed his stance on becoming a beaded crown monarch. Ladoja made this disclosure on Sunday while featuring on a radio program, ‘Agbami Oselu,’ on Fresh FM in Ibadan. It should be recalled that Ladoja, who is next in

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, revealed why his administration removed fuel subsidy. ⁣Tinubu during his nationwide broadcast on the #EndBadGovernance protests, said the subsidy was removed to reverse the decades of economic mismanagement. The President defended his decision to remove petrol subsidies upon assuming office, saying, “These decisions I made were necessary if we must

President Bola Tinubu has announced the release of N570 billion to state governors to tackle hunger and economic hardship. The announcement was made during a televised address to the nation on Sunday, following nationwide protests against economic hardship. In addition to the N570 billion, the federal government has established an N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has commended the people of the state for heeding his plea to avoid joining the ongoing protests against hunger and hardship in the country. The governor made the remark while speaking at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Aba on Saturday. He said, “I want to use this opportunity to thank

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, August 4, 2024, addressed Nigerians, amid ongoing protests across Nigeria. The nationwide protest, which commenced on Thursday, August 1, was in response to the hardship experienced by citizens in the country. Here are 10 key points from the President’s speech. Condolences and Call for Peace: The President expressed sorrow over