Obasanjo reacts to implementation of Abia pension law abolishing benefits for ex-governors
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged governors to follow Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s lead in revoking laws permitting former governors and deputies to receive pensions
- The excessive pension payments to ex-political officeholders, particularly governors, have sparked significant concern among Nigerians due to their arbitrary nature
- Although some states, like Lagos, have revised the laws recently, there is continued public demand for the total abolition of this practice
Tension As Gunmen Kidnap Popular Anambra Catholic Priest, Police React
A reverend father in Anambra state has been kidnapped from his base and whisked away to an unknown location The Chancellor, Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Prudentius Aroh, confirmed the development and disclosed that prayer is ongoing for the safe rescue of the kidnapped cleric However, spokesperson of the Anambra state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, also … Continue reading here ▶
Top Security Expert Reacts as IGP Differs With Tinubu on State Police
Nigerian-based security expert, Timothy Avele, has shared his thoughts on the debate over the establishment of state police Conversations around state police have been ongoing for some time, as an alternative to the federal police system Nigeria currently operates Avele, in an interview with TheTalk.NG, highlighted the things authorities need to do before launching state … Continue reading here ▶
BREAKING: Jubilation As FG Confirms Student Loan Application Portal Opens May 24
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, on Thursday night announced that May 24, 2024, was the official date for “the opening of a portal for student loan applications,” a statement signed by the media lead of the Fund, Nasir Ayantogo said. Ayantogo, in a statement, said the opening of the application portal … Continue reading here ▶
Naira vs Dollar: Why Tinubu Should Sack Cardoso, Wale Edun
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to sack the minister of finance and CBN governor, Wale Edun and Yemi Cardoso, over failed economic policies PDP chieftain Rilwan Olanrewaju made the call in an exclusive interview with TheTalk.NG, noting that it was unnecessary to fight Binance and other cryptocurrency companies According to the PDP chieftain, the … Continue reading here ▶
Convicted Billionaire Kidnapper, Evans, Goes For Plea Bargain
Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, charged with murder, has opted for a plea bargain TheTalk.NG reports that the Lagos state lead counsel, Yusuf Sule, informed the court about the plea bargain option on Thursday, May 16, when the case was called for re-arraignment Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned … Continue reading here ▶
