Politics

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Wednesday, June 26, sentenced a fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years imprisonment for swindling a Spanish of 47,082 euros. Man posed as a fake senator, lands in prison Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned the convict on two counts […]

Nigerian contemporary Visual Artist, Zinno Orara, is dead, aged 60. Orara’s colleague, Gab Awusa, disclosed this on his Facebook page on Wednesday. Awusa wrote, “My… Nigerian contemporary Visual Artist, Zinno Orara, is dead, aged 60. Orara’s colleague, Gab Awusa, disclosed this on his Facebook page on Wednesday. Awusa wrote, “My friend, my brother has gone

A fire outbreak has been reported at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria. A video clip which went viral on Wednesday shows fire with thick smoke emanating from the refinery billowing the atmosphere. There has been no official information regarding the incident either from the Dangote Refinery’s management or the authorities of the state.

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has announced that the Kenyan government has issued a shoot-on-sight order due to ongoing protests in the country. She made this known in a post on X, while disclosing that Nigerian youths in Kenya have been advised to exercise caution and stay safe. She mentioned that there

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday declared that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is a private citizen like others. Governor Yusuf disclosed this through his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature. Bature said the rulings of the Kano State High Court affirm the State Assembly’s law that repealed the 2019 Kano

Amid the Chivido 2024 celebrations, a video of the groom and Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, lamenting the Igbo wedding culture has gone viral. In the trending clip, Davido warned his friends about getting into a relationship and marrying an Igbo woman. During the conversations with his friends, the Nigerian singer shared that it

More than 1,800 filling stations in northeastern Nigeria were closed on Monday, May 24, in protest against an anti-smuggling operation that singled out specific owners, forcing drivers to purchase on the street. According to Dahiru Buba, the chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), this is in response to the Nigeria Customs

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has recently become the point of connection for northern politicians to perch and strategize ahead of the 2027 presidential election to unseat President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock. Though the visitors to Buhari’s residence had hidden under the disguise of paying homage to the former president, many political observers and commentators

Organised labour has urged President Bola Tinubu to support Nigerian workers by approving their demand for a N250,000 minimum wage. Labour said the president’s empathy is needed following the current economic hardship pillaging the country. State govt stifling chances of better wages for workers As reported by Vanguard, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, a member of the

The Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill has passed through the first and second readings at the Sokoto state House of Assembly. If the amendment bill is passed into law, it will reduce the powers of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. This includes the ability to singlehandedly appoint kingmakers and district heads without

Media personality Otunba has lashed out at the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi for exchanging pleasantries at music star, Davido’s wedding. Kemi Filani reported that the monarch was one of the high profile guest at the traditional wedding of the singer and his beautiful wife, Chioma, which took place at Eko Hotel, Lagos. A

The daughter of Sophia Momodu and Afrobeats Superstar Davido, Imade Adeleke, has celebrated her father and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, on their wedding. NATURENEX reports that Davido tied the knot traditionally with his long time lover, Chioma at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Tuesday, 25th. Celebrating with the couple, Imade prayed for her father and his new

The Sokoto state government has said that it expected Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to contact the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, to get facts and figures before publicly commenting on the alleged plan to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto… The state government, which said this while reacting to the Vice President’s warning that the state government

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly captured a Borno State High Court Judge, Justice Haruna Mshelia, along with his spouse, driver, and assistant, in a recent attack. Reports obtained by NATURENEX revealed that the kidnapping took place on Monday afternoon on the road connecting Buratai and Buni-gari. Justice Mshelia was reportedly on his way back to

The Lagos State police have arrested a 47-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Chukwuma, for stabbing his 45-year-old girlfriend, Bosede Adefehinti, to death on 7th Avenue, Festac. NATURENEX learnt that the suspect, popularly known as Oliver on the street, and the deceased have been living together as boyfriend and girlfriend. An eyewitness who spoke to Vanguard

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claims that the 10th Senate suggested procuring new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri after a condolence visit to Senator Tahir Monguno, Akpabio emphasized that these reports are false. Last week, media reports suggested that Akpabio commented on the Senate’s

The Federal High Court in Lagos has delivered a significant judgment, ordering the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. NATURENEX reports that the court’s decision comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an application pursuant to section 17 of the

A tragic incident unfolded at the National Assembly when a senior officer from the Nigeria Customs Service collapsed and died during a session with the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The distressing event occurred around 1:00 pm while the officer was actively engaging with the committee. He

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has stepped down the memo on the new minimum wage. NATURENEX learnt that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed the latest development while speaking to State House Correspondents on Tuesday. Idris said 39 items were on the agenda, and all were taken except the minimum wage.

Afrobeats star and newlywed, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, was moved to tears as Chioma Rowland’s parents prayed for the couple at their traditional wedding. A touching video circulating online captured Davido shedding tears of joy while Chioma’s father bestowed blessings upon them. NATURENEX reports that the much-anticipated wedding of Davido and Chioma in

A prominent festival in Africa called Chivido 2024 has extended an invitation to popular American artist Chris Brown to play. Chris Brown is the first American musician to be invited to the event, making this a historic moment. Renowned African musician Davido created history by becoming the first to introduce Chris Brown to the continent.

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested four suspected killers of an Abuja-based retired Brigadier General Uwem Udukwere. Udukwere was reportedly killed by armed robbers on Saturday at his Sunshine Estate home in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, paraded the suspects in Abuja today, Monday, June 24, reports The

In a recent development, a 34-year-old soccer player, and his family have been killed, during recent Israeli military actions, as reported by Sahara Reporters. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) announced the tragic news. “Ahmad Abu al-Atta, his wife Ruba Esmael Abu al-Atta, a medical professional, and their two children lost their lives after an airstrike

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that while the intense phase of fighting against Hamas in Gaza is nearing its end, the war itself will continue until the militant group is defeated. “The intense phase of the fighting against Hamas is about to end,” Netanyahu said in an interview with

In an interview making the rounds on social media, Farotimi said that revolution against the suffering created by President Tinubu’s government will not start in Eastern Nigeria. According to him, an average Igbo person has learnt not to depend on the government so it is easier for them to survive on their own. He said,

In a recent development, the Disciples of Jagaban, a support group for Bola Tinubu, have expressed their concerns about former Vice President Atiku’s recent activities, particularly his visits to key political figures. The National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, criticized Atiku for statements allegedly made during a debate at Arewa House before

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has stated that the Northwest is the largest and most populated region in the country, and its votes play a significant role in determining the outcome of presidential elections. In a video shared by Channels TV, Abubakar emphasized the characteristics of the Northwest people, describing them as

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has alleged that some political elites have been frustrating political moves to ensure the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, by the federal government of Nigeria. The Ohanaeze, in a fresh statement on Monday, made available to NATURENEX, identified three southeast governors, National Assembly members, some