Politics

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts linked to illicit foreign exchange (FX) trading. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Ola Olukoyede, EFCC’s chairman, said the agency secured a court order to freeze the accounts. “We got an order to freeze those accounts imagine what would have happened if we didn’t […]

Ten crew members have been killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in midair and crashed to the ground. The Royal Malaysian Navy said in a statement that the two aircraft collided on Tuesday morning as they were taking part in aerial training in northern Lumut, where the navy has its headquarters. One helicopter, an

Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, alongside nine other northern Nigerian governors, have jetted out to the United State to attend a peace summit. The event was organized by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The summit, titled “Advancing Stability in Northern Nigeria: A Strategic

Kanye West says if he could sleep with any woman in a threesome with his wife, Bianca Censori, he’d go with the former first lady, Michelle Obama. He made the remark while speaking with Justin Laboy on The Download podcast over the weekend. When Laboy prompted the question, Ye took a moment to collect his thoughts. “Michelle Obama,” he

The workers who are mostly Nigerians stated this on Monday when the officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) stormed the supermarket. The facility workers at an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce said the owner of the supermarket together with her family has fled from

The disappearance of John Udochukwu Elekwachi has caused fear and uncertainty among many due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding his abduction. According to reports, armed men abducted Elekwachi from his lodge in the middle of the night shortly after he completed his final year examination at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Elekwachi, known as a

The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive Nadeem Anjarawalla, who escaped from custody in Nigeria. There are indications that the International Police Organisation, INTERPOL, plans to extradite him to Nigeria this week. A reliable source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, who preferred anonymity, disclosed this on Monday. “Anjarawalla has been

The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) has arrived at the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. NATURENEX recalls that on Sunday, Nigerians expressed outrage over reports that the Supermarket only allowed entry to Chinese People. The issue was further exarcebated when a group of Nigerians visited the

Last year, most listed Nigerian banks gained from the naira devaluation as it boosted their profits, leading to an increase in the salaries of their directors and staff. The highest-paid directors – the chief executive officers – have remunerations that often rise and fall in line with the companies’ performance. BusinessDay analysis of the latest

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has voiced his concerns regarding the timing and prioritization of the coastal Lagos-Calabar superhighway project amidst numerous uncompleted road projects across the country. In a statement posted on X, Obi acknowledged the potential benefits of the coastal superhighway but questioned its timing and the government’s

Emmanuel Victor, the suspect in the viral video depicting the killing of a student of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Emmanuel Uche, last March, has confessed why he killed the victim. Victor stated this while being paraded alongside 110 others in Umuahia on Sunday by the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police.  When asked

Nestled along the prestigious Ogombo Road in Lekki, Lagos, lies a beacon of educational luxury: Charterhouse. This newly commissioned primary school, with its secondary counterpart currently underway, has set a new standard for opulence in education. Let’s take a peek inside this lavish institution that comes with a hefty price tag. A Pricey Education: Charterhouse

According to the report from the Vanguard, Loyalists to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and supporters of State House of Assembly member, Sokari Goodboy, are contemplating a peaceful protest in Abuja following the arrest and detention of the lawmaker. According to reports, Hon Goodboy was apprehended by police officers outside the venue of the

The police have arrested Jonathan Marcus, a driver, in connection with the savage killing of an elderly couple, Adebola Ezekiel and his wife Abiodun, aged 80 and 79 respectively. The couple was discovered lifeless in their Apo apartment in Abuja, their throats slashed with daggers, according to The Nation’s report. Bennett Igweh, the Commissioner of

Following a recent criticism and condemnation from members of the public over the report of N42 million as school fees per annum for each primary school student and N2 million as a non-refundable registration fee at the Charterhouse, a private-owned British school which is newly opened in Lagos and its first in Africa, the management

In the post, she queried God for all the challenges and pleaded with him to lead her through these trying times. Nigerian actress and producer, Adanma Luke has taken to her Instastories to cry out about the difficulties she has encountered since the demise of Junior Pope and other crew members who died in a

Brymo has again called out his colleagues in the music industry, Burna Boy, Tuface and Davido, claiming they came for him first. In the video he shared, Brymo stated that coming for him was Davido, Tuface and Burna Boy’s worst mistake.  He claimed they are playing with their Iives while adding that the trio represents

Gaza hospital officials say an Israeli airstrike on a residential building has killed at least nine people An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said on Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly seven-month offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory. Israel’s war against the Islamic

Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, says Boko Haram has been a major threat to Nigeria’s existence after the civil war. Gowon said Boko Haram had created a major problem in Nigeria. He spoke in Abuja yesterday during the launch of two books written by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia, Professor Abdullahi Y. Shehu. According

Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon. The Nigerian achieved the feat in the early hours of Saturday after surpassing the 56-hour mark. The previous record stood at 56 hr 09 min 37 seconds. Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, two Norwegians, set the

The Nigeria Police Force has detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to 48-year-old Bello, and is being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Their arrests and

The Plateau State University situated in Bokkos Local Government Area has been shut down. It was learnt that the closure of the university followed an attack by gunmen on Friday in the Chikam community which is close to the university where a 200-level student of the institution was killed. The university’s Registrar, Yakubu Ayuba announced

The former Minister of Defence General Theophilus Danjuma has described Nigeria as a total disgrace and laughing stock to the rest of the world. Danjuma said this on Friday in Nwonyo village in Ibi Local government area of Taraba State during his speech as the Chairman of annual Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural festival. The elder

A Nigerian lady has taken a swipe at Salvation Ministries founder, Pastor David Ibiyeomie for saying his church members should give at least 20 percent of their salaries as offerings after giving 10 percent of their salaries as tithes.  The lady stated that Pastor Ibiyeomie should have some ‘’conscience” and shouldn’t be making such demands

The presidency has reacted to the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello wanted. In a tweet on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, the speacial adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, advised Bello to turn himself in to the authorities. “Yahaya Bello, where will you

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has threatened to invite the Nigerian Military to effect the arrest of the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. NATURENEX recalls that the commission invaded the Abuja residence of Bello on Wednesday to arrest him but was met with stiff resistance from the former state Governor. According

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello wanted. This followed the inability of the former governor to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday for his arraignment over alleged N84bn money laundering. In a post on its official Facebook page

Chief Dan Ulasi, a PDP chieftain, has criticized Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for referring to Dr. Peter Odili and his spouse as “that man and that woman.” Ulasi stated in an interview with Kaakaki, an AIT show, that remarks of this nature are inappropriate for someone who aspires to