Politics

President William Ruto of Kenya has eliminated the budget for the office of the First Lady following nationwide protests. Ruto announced this in a live broadcast. “Offices such as that of the First Lady have existed before, but from tomorrow, we are going to do away with that and other offices so that we can […]

A 24-year-old woman, Blessing Okonkwo, has confessed to selling her three-year-old sibling, Friday Okonkwo, for N410,000 in Adamawa State. Okonkwo, citing the severe economic hardship in the country, reportedly tricked her mother by taking the child under the pretense of enrolling him in a school in Mubi, a city 40 kilometers away where she lived.

The Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation is currently conducting its annual ‘zikr’ prayer session at the Nassarawa mini palace, drawing participants from various parts of Nigeria. This significant religious event, held during the last week of the Islamic calendar, is dedicated to praying for the nation’s peace and prosperity under the guidance of the Supreme

The Anambra State Government has uncovered no fewer than 59 dead persons, 40 retired staff, including those presently working in two tertiary institutions as well as those who have relocated abroad, still earning salaries in the state’s local government system. NATURENEX reports that the Chairman of the Anambra State Local Government Service Commission, Legacy, Vincent

The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors, but allegedly diverted by principal officers of the Federal ministry of women affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in Abuja against the backdrop of petitions by contractors over non-payment of contracts executed. Rep.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that services from Ujevwu in Delta to Itakpe in Kogi State will be suspended starting Friday, July 5th. The suspension is due to an obstruction on the track. This is contained in a notice sent to customers titled “Public Announcement” and obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday, saying that

The Kogi State House of Assembly has extended the tenure of the Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen by another six months. The development was part of the resolution of the state legislature during the house plenary on Friday. The extension is coming after a letter was written to the House by the state Governor, Usman

Armed robbers, on Friday, murdered a man in Kogi State. According to Punch, the assailants dispossessed the deceased of a yet-to-be-ascertained sum of money before they shot him dead. Eyewitnesses told the aforementioned publication that the armed robbers trailed the man from the bank up to Phase II, Lokongoma right in front of the market,

A former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has expressed surprise regarding the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s recent efforts to seek a political resolution rather than face judicial proceedings. NATURENEX reports that Akande, in an interview on Channels TV, explained that Kanu’s situation is a political problem that requires a political

The Cross River State Government has said it is taking steps towards containing the impact of any eventual flooding in the state. The Cross River Commissioner for Environment, Mr Moses Osogi, stated this following predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. Osogi told the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Friday that the plan followed

Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has officially responded to the custody lawsuit filed by the Nigerian musician regarding their daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke. Her legal team, comprising Anthony Idigbe SAN of Punuka Attorney and Dr. Bimpe Ajegbomogun, submitted a detailed 102-paragraph counter affidavit. NATURENEX recalls

Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, acknowledging the public’s anger and disappointment following Labour’s overwhelming victory in the general election. Speaking from the steps of 10 Downing Street, Mr. Sunak said he would remain in his role until the Tory leadership race begins. “I would like to say, first

Nollywood movie producer, Jonas Izuegbu, has been kidnapped in Asaba, the Delta State capital. NATURENEX reports that Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold, made this known in a post via her Instagram page on Friday. Lizzy said Izuegbu was also shot in the leg and released on Thursday, stressing that Asaba is no longer safe. The movie

On Thursday, the Lagos State Police Command prevented a tragic suicide attempt by a 19-year-old girl in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The teenager had fallen victim to a scam, losing her hard-earned savings, and was subsequently abandoned by the father of her unborn child. Overwhelmed by her circumstances, she attempted to end her

A joint security team of heavily armed operatives have surrounded the Lagos head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) situated in Awolowo Road, Ikoyi area. NATURENEX reports the development is a result of a planned protest against the anti-graft commission. Operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Crime Outfit – Rapid Response Squad (RRS),

The outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, on Friday, apologised to the Conservative Party after the Labour Party won the general election by a landslide. Sunak conceded defeat as the networks called the election for the candidate of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, who had reached the required 326 parliamentary seats.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says President Bola Tinubu has brought nothing but acute suffering and unimaginable hardship to Nigerians. The party said Tinubu is out of his depth and lacks what is needed to turn the parlous and troubling situation of the country around. It noted that since he came to power in 2023,

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has taken enforcement action against four bakeries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, closing them down for non-compliance with regulatory requirements. According to the agency’s regional director, the bakeries were found to be operating illegally, without necessary permits, and in conditions that fell short of

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Kwara State, led by Prince Oyedeji Oyekunle, has expressed its lack of trust in the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) to conduct a fair and credible local council election. The election is scheduled for September 21, 2024. In a statement in Ilorin on Thursday, Oyekunle said: “As the State

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency has partnered with five private companies to develop renewable energy projects totaling 1,265 MW. The agreement, sealed on July 4, 2024, seeks to bring electricity to rural and suburban areas, boosting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The five developers – A4&T Power Solutions, Eauxwell Nigeria Limited,

Kylian Mbappe’s younger brother, Ethan Mbappe has completed his move from Paris Saint Germain to another French Ligue 1 club, Lille. Ethan Mbappe joined his elder brother, Kylian Mbappe, at PSG, on August 31, 2017, from a youth team, AS Bondy. The 17-year-old centre-midfielder played for PSG’s youth team from 2017 to 2019. He was

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has cautioned the President Bola Tinubu-led government and Electricity Distribution Companies over the hike in tariff. Naija News reports that Ajaero, in a statement on Thursday, said the hike in electricity, especially for ‘Band A’, has put more companies out of business as well as created more