Politics

According to the report from the Sun, the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has explained his decision not to challenge his removal, citing the challenges he would face under the leadership of a governor who openly disliked him. Given the governor’s animosity and the potential for ongoing harassment, he opted to prioritize […]

In a compelling interview featured on Arise TV, Femi Falana, SAN, a senior advocate of Nigeria, firmly stated that the President of Nigeria does not possess the constitutional authority to remove a sitting governor. Falana emphasized the clear distinction in the roles and powers outlined in the Nigerian Constitution regarding the removal of elected officials.

Kano crisis: I don’t care if I’m removed again –Sanusi Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has opened up on the controversies surrounding his removal by the past government as well as his reinstatement by the current administration in the state. In an interview with Saturday Sun, Emir Sanusi spoke on a wide range of issues

Lokoja, Kogi state – A human rights activist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Usman Austin Okai, has said Yahaya Bello is hiding in the Kogi government house. NATURENEX reports that Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi state, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged fraud. The chairman of

The Kano state police commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has given reasons why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Recall that Yusuf had on Thursday night, June 21, through the state attorney general and commissioner of justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to

The federal government has decided to sell three ageing presidential aircraft so as to gather funds to purchase a new one. NATURENEX reports that the decision will also reduce excessive spending on fleet maintenance for the aircraft which are currently unused. The latest development comes as the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and

Excavators and bulldozers have been seen driving towards the Nasarawa Palace of deposed 15th Emir of Kano State, Aminu Ado Bayero. Naturenex reports that this is coming after security operatives on Friday blocked all entrances to the Nasarawa mini Palace, the current residence of Bayero. Security operatives reportedly took the action to prevent miscreants from getting in

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly refuted claims suggesting that the state is embroiled in crisis, describing such narratives as false and the product of mischief makers. The governor made these clarifications while addressing journalists in Egbelu Community, after inspecting the ongoing 14.6km Omodu-Eberi Road project in Omuma Local Government Area on Thursday. Governor Fubara

Renowned Niger Delta activist AnnKio Briggs has revealed a startling account of the alleged mistreatment of Governor Fubara by a local government chairman. In an interview with AIT, Briggs described the chairman’s actions as insulting, claiming that he snatched Fubara’s phone and stamped on it during a public event.  Briggs acknowledged that this is a

Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The

The Kano State government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, remains the rightful monarch of the emirate. This declaration follows a Federal High Court ruling delivered earlier today by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman. Naturenex reports that the declaration was made at a press conference held at the Government House by

The crisis of confidence rocking the umbrella body of non-indigenes in Anambra State is yet to abate, especially among the two war lords. This came despite the intervention of the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, Zone 13, Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Council, Godwin Ndidi Aghaulor, urging the chieftains to settle their scores and avoid threat to

The theft of N40 billion at First Bank was orchestrated by Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, the manager of the electronic products team responsible for handling transfer reversals. Instead of ensuring proper reversals, Adeyinka diverted funds to a Zenith Bank account owned by his wife. Over two years, he stole N40 billion, dispersing the money across 1,190

Kugbo mechanic village, located along the Keffi-Abuja road, is currently on fire following the death of a mechanic identified as Yellow Bobo. Naturenex gathered that Yellow Bobo was allegedly stabbed to death by a soldier during an argument, after which the soldier fled the scene. The incident has sparked a crisis in the area, with

Nollywood actor turned politician says he has no plans to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning in 2022 to join the Labour Party. Naturenex reported last month that Okonkwo dumped the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). He cited his commitment to a new Nigeria as his primary concern, expressing a

MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, has debunked a viral report that it has reverted to the old subscription packages in Nigeria following a court order. A company source who spoke to Naturenex anonymously said the firm only reduced its decoder prices for DStv and GOtv to enable customers to join the service. “While

Pretoria, South Africa – Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for another term as South Africa’s president on Wednesday, June 19. The 71-year-old took the oath of office before chief justice Raymond Zondo in the Nelson Mandela amphitheatre at the 111-year-old Union Buildings in the capital, Pretoria. Several heads of state attended the event, including Nigeria’s

Moniepoint, a leading fintech company, has announced job vacancies across Nigeria and the United Kingdom offices. The company is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the available roles that match their acquired skill set. How Moniepoint recruits new staff According to the company’s website message, the job process will take four steps: a preliminary phone

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has set aside the Kano Emirate Council Law used in dethroning Ado Bayero and other emirs in the state. In his ruling on Thursday, June 20, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman set aside the action of Kano State Government, ordering parties to maintain status quo. The court also faulted

FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday night, June 19, described as outright falsehood reports in some online publications that it slammed a ban on Super Eagles’ star forward, Victor Osimhen. The reports claimed the NFF banned the Napoli star from the senior national team for his recent social media outburst. But

FCT, Abuja – Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, the lawmaker representing Nasarawa West zone, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve at least N150,000 as the new minimum wage. As reported by Vanguard newspaper on Thursday, June 20, Wadada made the call in an interview with newsmen in Keffi local government area (LGA) of Nasarawa

A Nigerian lawyer, Ekezie Speed Onumajulu, has reacted to the liquidation of Heritage Bank, his former bank. Citing the financial institution’s inability to improve its financial performance, the CBN revoked Heritage Bank’s license on June 3. Ekezie said he had threatened to take Heritage Bank to court for refusing to allow him to move all

Neuralink is running its first human trials on a 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh. Elon Musk believes that Neuralink’s brain chips will replace phones in the future. Responding to a post on X, he wrote, “In the future, there will be no phones, just Neuralinks”. Notably, he is also the CEO of Neuralink that is working on

The Federal High Court in Kano will today deliver rulings in the suit seeking to determine the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024. The law was used by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to dethrone the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and also to reverse the creation of four

A fire outbreak occurred at Afor Market, Nnobi, in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The market is the major market in the area, selling foodstuffs, articles, electronics, aluminium works, and other commodities. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but it continues to rage, leaving shop owners helpless.

Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and rejected his request to dismiss the charges against him. The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is seeking to negotiate with the Nigerian government to drop the treasonable felony charges against him. Mr Kanu, who

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for faulting his comment on the plan by the Federal Government to buy new aircraft for the presidential fleets. Naturenex reported that Peter Obi described the move as insensitive, especially when Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship occasioned by

According to LEADERSHIP NEWS, In a historic move, 60 lawmakers from the state legislature gathered today to honor and congratulate Mr. Fubara on his appointment as the new chairperson of the Rivers Local Government Caretaker Committee. The atmosphere was one of excitement and hope, as Fubara took the oath of office and pledged to serve