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Tragedy struck on Thursday during the homecoming reception for the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, when a policeman, Inspector Onu Ako, was killed. The incident occurred along the Airport Road in Benin City, shortly after Shaibu’s entourage left the Benin Airport. Inspector Ako, who was attached to Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU). The NLC warned that the government’s continued inaction on this matter could trigger a significant national industrial protest. The

Umara, the son of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has denied allegations that he was involved in a murder case in India. This denial comes after the Borno State government had earlier refuted reports of his arrest in connection with the alleged incident. According to social media reports, Umara, who is a student at a

Following a deadly attack on the convoy of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate, and reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, security has been beefed up around the premises of Deputy Governor Marvellous Omobayo. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the attack, which occurred on Airport Road on Thursday, left one police officer dead and three others

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reminded Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) that the chamber was not a nightclub, and she must be recognized before speaking. The exchange occurred during a heated debate on a bill to establish the National Road Transport Council. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Senate Leader Senator Oyelola Ashiru (APC, Kwara

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo State, is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital following an attack on his convoy by suspected political thugs in Benin City. The attack, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, left one policeman dead and two others injured. According to a statement released

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reportedly been admitted to an undisclosed hospital following an attack on his convoy by suspected political thugs in Benin City. A policeman in Okpebholo’s convoy was reportedly killed in the attack, while two others sustained injuries. The Legislative Aide to

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to meet tomorrow to decide on the new minimum wage of N70,000 proposed by the Federal Government. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced the new wage through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Today’s meeting was attended by top labour leaders, including NLC President

Dele Momodu, a seasoned journalist and prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a caution to President Bola Tinubu regarding the management of Nigeria’s resources amidst aspirations for a second term. Momodu, who is also the Publisher of Ovation magazine, conveyed his advice through a post on social media on Thursday. In

Many people were reportedly injured as armed thugs opened fire on the convoy of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, and Phillip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State at the Benin Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred around 2 pm as the duo arrived from Abuja aboard a chartered

The Edo State Government has berated the reinstated Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, accusing him of leading a group of thugs in attacks on innocent citizens and private property in Benin City. Naturenex recalls that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on Wednesday nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and reinstated him as the

The leaders of organised labour have revealed that they accepted the new minimum wage of N70,000 due to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to review it every three years. Naturenex reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu approved the new minimum wage of N70,000 during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and

Salihu Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of reducing the Nigerian Senate to a mere extension of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Lukman’s criticisms come in the wake of the removal of Senate Whip Mohammed Ndume by the National Working Committee

A group of discontented women from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest at the party’s National Secretariat, alleging that the National Working Committee (NWC) has been demeaning and exploiting its members. The demonstration was sparked by a scheduled meeting with the NWC, which was not attended by any committee members. Instead, junior staff

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Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has revealed how she has been able to stay away from different controversies in the entertainment industry. Naturenex reports that the ‘Johnny’ crooner while speaking at the listening party of her new album, ‘Rebel Queen’ in Lagos State, explained that she handles negative criticisms by ignoring them. Yemi Alade stated that

There was a rowdy session at the 2024 Joint Admissions Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) policy meeting on education in Abuja as stakeholders vehemently opposed the new minimum admission age of 18 years announced by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman. The minister’s declaration was met with instant resistance from the packed hall of stakeholders representing

Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has confirmed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader has been visited by a doctor. Aloy Ejimakor said the Department of State Services (DSS) allowed a doctor to visit Kanu on Wednesday after denying access on Monday. On his X handle, on Tuesday, the IPOB leader’s counsel said

The Labour Party has condemned the removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Senate, which took place on Wednesday. Following his removal, Ndume was replaced by Senator Tahir Monguno, representing Borno North. The decision was based on a directive from the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje,

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disclosed that students of tertiary institutions who have successfully applied for the Federal Government’s loan scheme and are starting fresh academic sessions will begin to receive credit alerts from next week. NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He explained that

The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged to N1,117 per litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024. This announcement, made during a webinar with journalists on Wednesday, has sparked widespread concern about a potential hike in fuel

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has said that police officers do get prayers from Nigerians, especially when the officers do their jobs well. Egbetokun, who described police as the best job in the world, acknowledged that, at times, police get the opposite of prayers from the people. The police boss who spoke during