Politics

Colombia stunned Uruguay out of the 2024 Copa America despite playing the entire second half with a man down. From the start of the 2024 Copa America, Uruguay were seen as favourites to win the tournament and they maintained that status until in the semi-finals against Colombia on July 10. During the game at the […]

The House of Representatives has committed to supporting the victims of the recent fire outbreak at Karu Market in the Federal Capital Territory. Hon. Fredrick Agbedi, Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, made this commitment on Wednesday during an assessment visit to the market. Leading other committee members, Agbedi

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 10th July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?

The Three Lions of England have qualified for a second European Championship final in a row after beating the Netherlands 2-1 earlier today, July 10. From the start of the Euro 2024 semi-final clash between England and the Netherlands to the end of the game, the Three Lions proved to be the better side. However,

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, 10th July, presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. According to details of the meeting shared on X by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the council meeting took off with the swearing-in of eight new permanent secretaries. Thereafter, council members congratulated President

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, seems to have taken a jab at his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Fubara, while speaking on Wednesday during a solidarity visit from the people of Ogbakor Etche in Port Harcourt, claimed that his political enemies dance in the media but cry behind the scenes. He said, “Don’t let anybody

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted that the seats of Martin Amaewhule and the other state lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress remain vacant. NATURENEX reports that Fubara made this known during a solidarity visit by opinion leaders, women, and youths of Etche and Omuma Local Government

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has justified the decision of President Bola Tinubu to establish a new Ministry of Livestock Development. Speaking on Wednesday while briefing newsmen at the State House after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, Fagbemi narrated that the new Ministry was established

The Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not aware of events happening outside the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. According to him, the Nigerian leader has been trapped and confined by specific groups. NATURENEX reports that the lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district made this

The House Committee on Women’s Affairs and Social Development questioned the Minister of Women Affairs over the non-payment of N1.5 billion to contractors despite the release of funds The heated exchange escalated as the minister accused the committee of unfair treatment and lack of respect, leading to the hearing being adjourned indefinitely A tense exchange

Super Falcons of Nigeria midfielder, Jennifer Echegini, has completed her move to the French D1 Arkema side, Paris Saint-Germain women’s club. Jennifer Echegini started her football development at SCE Nijmegen, a club in her country of birth, the Netherlands. The 23-year-old midfielder went on to play for Charlton Athletic, Millwall Lionesses, and Arsenal youth club.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament on Wednesday expressed concern over the irregular migration of youths from the region seeking better opportunities in Europe and other developed countries. During the 2024 First Ordinary Session of the Parliament in Abuja, ECOWAS Parliament Speaker, Memounatou Ibrahima addressed the issue, emphasizing the need for strategies

The House of Representatives has committed to following proper procedures in its examination of the Steve Oronsaye Report. The report proposed consolidating and eliminating certain Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Originally drafted in 2012 under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, the Oronsaye Report has resurfaced with President Bola Tinubu

The accident occurred on Tuesday at the Green Energy Oil and Gas filling station BUA Cement Plc has clarified that the truck involved in the Anambra accident does not belong to the company. In a statement released on Wednesday, the cement producer addressed numerous online reports and a circulating video alleging that a BUA Cement

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are currently in Sevilla, Spain, preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the biggest updates from the Super Falcons training camp is that the team has a new performance and match-reading analyst, Poncho Serna. Serna took to his X page earlier this week to write in Spanish: “I am

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has reacted to an X post mocking his successor, Uba Sani, over the poor condition of the state. NATURENEX reports that an X user with the name @IU_Wakilii, shared a salvage post, stating that Sani has “changed Kaduna completely” since he assumed leadership in the state. The X

Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, has slammed Nigerians for criticizing his colleague, Toyin Abraham, over the purported arrest of an X user’s mother. NATURENEX earlier reported that an X user alleged that Toyin arrested his mother, but the movie star denied the claim, stating she only filed a complaint about cyberbullying at the police station. Amidst

The South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Orbih has stated that he does not reply faceless groups. He said this while reacting to a group, Edo State PDP Youth League calling for sanctions against alleged anti-party activities The PDP chieftain stated that it is his responsiblity to uphold the constitution

In Oyo State, one Moriana Maruf has met her end after she was viciously attacked by a dog. The 5-year-old deceased died from the injuries she sustained after she was mauled by the dog. The incident happened at Adagbada area of Apete, a suburb of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, around 7:4am on Sunday. It’s

American singer and song producer, Kanye West, has expressed uncertainty about his next steps and announced his retirement from professional music. NATURENEX understands that Kanye West made his decision known during a recent conversation with fellow American rapper, Rich The Kid. Rich The Kid took to his social media pages to share his private chat

Counsel to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has said every group in Nigeria get what they demand from the federal government, except the Igbo ethnic group. IPOB leader’s counsel, Ejimakor, said this on Wednesday while reacting to the planned creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development as announced

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Wednesday, disclosed that twelve more state government-owned tertiary institutions have been granted access to the student loan portal. The management of the fund disclosed that access was given to the identified institutions after they submitted their updated student data to NELFUND and the data was verified. NATURENEX reports

The abducted children of a Kaduna State judge, Janet Galadima, have regained their freedom. The children were released by their captors suspected to be bandits terrorising the north after fifteen days in captivity. The Chairman of the Kaduna State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Godwin Ochai confirmed the release of the children on