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Libya and Rwanda split the points tonight after they drew 1-1 in an opening 2025 AFCON qualifying match in Group D, which also has the Super Eagles and Benin. Home Libya took the lead after just 16 minutes, before Rwanda restored parity in the 46th minute. The Super Eagles will welcome Benin a second game … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described billionaires, Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote as two distinguished individuals whose commitment to Nigerias progress is unparalleled Shettima said Dangote and Gates have invested enormous resources into the welfare of Nigerians, spanning critical areas such as health, agriculture, nutrition, and education TheTalk.NG reports that Gates and Dangote were at the … Read more
Governor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a committee to work out the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers in the Borno State civil service Key officials in his cabinet including Babagana Mallumbe, the state commissioner for budget and planning, and labour leaders were involved Bukar Tijani, the secretary to the state government (SSG), disclosed this to … Read more
A public official in Kano, Isiaku Kubarachi, has disclosed that the recent floods in the state have resulted in the loss of 31 lives Additionally, 280 people have been affected and 5,280 houses destroyed by the downpour TheTalk.NG gathered that the disaster has also led to the destruction of 2,518 farmlands Some communities in Kano … Read more
A first-ever but richly deserved Ballon d’Or nomination has given Ademola Lookman a head start to be named CAF Player of the Year for 2024. He is the only African on a 30-man shortlist for the prestigious individual award. The award ceremony is slated for October. His heroics in the UEFA Europa League final as … Read more
A Nigerian lady has advised netizens on how to protect their phones while boarding public buses in Lagos state According to her, about three of her friends got their phones stolen in the same way her iPhone 13 was stolen Social media users who came across her post on TikTok stormed the comments section to … Read more
A video has shown how Isreal DMW reacted after seeing his boss, Davido shopping in Paris and walking pass him In the video, the logistic manager hyped Davido as he was walking, the singer smiled at him before walking away Davido also said that he was angry at Isreal DMW, he told him about his … Read more
A Nigerian lady has received accolades from social media users after showing off the new shop she built While sharing the video on TikTok, the 20-year-old lady congratulated herself on becoming a boss at a young age Netizens who watched the video did not hesitate to applaud her hardworking nature in the comments section A … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the recent increase in fuel prices to over N1,000 per litre The PDP has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reverse the fuel price hike and review other policies The PDP highlighted the severe economic impact of the price increase, noting that over 150 million Nigerians are below … Read more
The federal government has fixed September 9 as the deadline for four states including the FCT to submit reports on the creation of state police The National Economic Council (NEC) issued the directive during its meeting at the presidential villa in Abuja on Wednesday Bayo Lawal, the acting governor of Oyo state, also confirmed the … Read more
The Citizens for Democratic Dividends in Nigeria (CDDN) has strongly condemned what it describes as the NLC and its president, Joe Ajaeros alleged attempt to deceive Nigerians In a statement, the CDDN rejected the NLCs recent claims, labelling them as a calculated insult to the intelligence of Nigerians TheTalk.NG recalls that the NLC, on Tuesday, … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has highlighted Nigeria’s low tax collection rates, stressing the impact on funding critical sectors like health and education Speaking at Nutrivision 2024 in Abuja, Gates emphasised the need for efficient management of health programme funds to build public trust He also expressed optimism about Nigeria’s … Read more
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo recently shared his thoughts about the 2027 presidential election During an interview with Arise News, Kenneth Okonkwo shared why he thinks it is an impossible dream to dislodge President Bola Tinubu come 2027 He noted that it would be a tall order/dream for anybody to defeat the incumbent president, and the … Read more
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has defended President Tinubu’s strategic appointments of northerners to key security positions He disclosed to the press that Tinubu’s decision was aimed at addressing the Norths security issues Matawalle also disclosed why Tinubu carefully selected him, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Minister of Defence, Badaru and … Read more
A video has show how Iyabo Ojo’s lover Paulo reacted after seeing his granddaughter for the first time in the hospital Paulo’s daughter had welcomed a baby girl and shared the good news with her fans on social media In the recording, he said that the baby was so cute and beautiful as he laughed … Read more
NANS has dismissed rumors of planning a nationwide shutdown, clarifying that the organization has not announced or endorsed any such protest The association’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, stated that these allegations are baseless and do not reflect NANS’ intentions or stance NANS reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful advocacy and constructive engagement, urging the public to … Read more
Beauty queen Chdimma Adetshina won the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant and has continued to make the news Aside from the controversy surrounding her participation in Miss Universe South Africa, Chidimma has a daunting fashion sense In recent times, she has proven that she has what it is necessary to be a fashionista as TheTalk.NG takes … Read more
Some unknown gunmen have attacked the Isiala-Mbano council area, killing two local vigilante members TheTalk.NG learnt that the assailants also set several vehicles parked at the council headquarters on fire In recent years, gunmen have targeted police, soldiers and electoral offices in southeast Nigeria A yearslong insurgency has been noted in southeastern Nigeria.Source: OriginalThe secretariat … Read more
Nigerian singer and former signee of EME music Skales recently got in an exchange with some netizens who accused him of being envious of his colleague Wizkid Skales, who recently dropped a new single, Jogo responded to the allegations, noting the claims were false and it was about time he addressed them after allowing it … Read more
Nigerian-born striker Razak Omotoyossi will be one of two former Benin internationals who will accompany the team for the 2025 AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles in Uyo. The Benin sports ministry will foot their bills. Benin have come up with an initiative for their former stars to be connected to the current national team. … Read more
A lady known as Izzy Ogbeide has blasted actress Iyabo Ojo for allowing her daughter using her mouth to collect cake from her lover Priscilla had exchanged cake mouth-to-mouth with Juma Jux while he was celebrating his birthday The lady said Priscilla was not married but was only engaged to Juma Jux, so such should … Read more
Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla and her Tanzanian man, Juma Jux have been disturbing not just our timelines, but the entire city of Lagos TheTalk.NG recalls reporting that Prsicialla put up a show at the international airport to welcome Jux to Nigeria A new video of the love birds having dinner and singing to each other … Read more
President Bola Tinubu emphasized Africa’s potential for investment and growth during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang Tinubu praised the Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation (FOCAC) for its role in advancing mutual development and prosperity Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China’s commitment to working with Nigeria under the recently established comprehensive strategic partnership Tinubu advocates … Read more
Victor Osimhen, accompanied by his agent Roberto Calenda, has completed his sensational transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray just as more details have emerged on this switch. Media reports have suggested the relationship between the striker and Calenda has soured, but the agent could be seen side-by-side with Osimhen as he signed the dotted lines to … Read more
Muslims in Nigeria will soon observe Eid-ul-Maulud, a day set aside to honour Prophet Muhammad The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government will declare one day as a public holiday in commemoration of the Eid-ul-Maulud celebration The events usually organised to mark the Eid-ul-Maulud include public lectures, symposia, giving alms, and inviting people to feasts Public … Read more