President Bola Tinubu has confessed that Nigeria youths are resilient and innovative in their drive to make their marks in the global space Tinubu, on Saturday, April 20, promised that his government will do its utmost to prove that it is committed to creating opportunities for Nigeria’s youth population to exercise their talents The president … Read more
Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the naira’s depreciation to ₦1,140 per dollar in the parallel market on social media The naira had depreciated from ₦1,060 per dollar on Thursday, April 18, and also fell in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to ₦1,169.99 per dollar Sani’s post sparked reactions from his followers, with some … Read more
No fewer than three local vigilantes have been killed by bandits in Maraban Agyaro village in Kaduna state The bandits also kidnapped the son of the village head when he went to fetch sand close on Friday, April 19 Seven motorcycles were burnt and the bandits ran away with five after attacking the community on … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Halima Kyari as Chairperson of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) Tinubu also appointed six other qualified Nigerians as board members of the Commission. The Special Adviser to … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy State House , Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the board members for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity made this known in a statement issued … Read more
A married man has stabbed his wife to death after he caught her in bed with her lover in their matrimonial bed The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10 after the man was alerted by a neighbour that his wife was having an extramarital affair The state police command has appealed to residents to … Read more
The Nigerian Army has released Clement Ikolo, a traditional ruler in Delta who was arrested over the murder of 17 officers in Okuama community. Ikolo was released on Friday during a briefing by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, director of Nigerian Army public relations, in Abuja. The NA said Ikolo’s release does not mean he has … Read more
A lawyer, Deji Ajare, has urged Kogi state lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Usman Ododo over his alleged role in preventing his political benefactor, Yahaya Bello, from arrest Ododo allegedly whisked Bello away in his official car when officials of the EFCC besieged the former governor’s Abuja residence on Wednesday, April 18 TheTalk.NG … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering security matters and public journalism. Bokkos, Plateau state – Women in Bokkos local government area (LGA) of Plateau state have taken to the streets in protests over the renewed violent attacks by gunmen in their communities. As reported by The Punch on Friday, … Read more
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, has noted that President Bola Tinubu deliberately appointed northerners into strategic government positions for a reason. Speaking during a convocation lecture at Usmanu Danfordiyo University, Ribadu disclosed that President Tinubu picked northerners to take charge of strategic places because he wanted problems in the region dealt with. Ribadu … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the “no case” submission by Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation, on charges of money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the hearing on Friday, April 19, the presiding judge, Inyang Ekwo, noted that the EFCC did not provide any evidence … Read more
Taraba traditional ruler Alhaji Abdulmutalib Jankada of Sansani chiefdom in Gassol local government area of the state has been shot dead. It was said that his palace was attacked by some gunmen on Thursday evening, April 18, who shot him dead. Gunmen have reportedly attacked a traditional ruler at his palace Photo Credit: Agbu KefasSource: … Read more
Over the past few weeks, the naira has appreciated prompting the US investment bank, Goldman Sachs, to pronounce it the best-performing currency in the world in April This has come as a reprieve to many Nigerians who have been battered by the negative effects of the seemingly perpetual and unstoppable depreciation of the naira against … Read more
The police boss in Nigeria, ‘Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello TheTalk.NG reports that the order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message The former governor has been having a running battle with the EFCC before finishing his tenure as governor … Read more
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state, has been placed on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) watchlist. In a memo seen by TheTalk.NG on Thursday, April 18, the NIS also alerted the Department of State Service (DSS) that the former governor had evaded arrest and could be planning to leave the country. Yahaya Bello … Read more
The Ekwulobia Diocese in the Aguata local government area of Anambra state has lost two of its priests within a space of three weeks The APGA national chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, said the late priests contributed to the spiritual growth and welfare of their flock Ezeokenwa described their loss as a painful blow to the Ekwulobia … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved establishing the education data system and skill acquisition for Nigerian students at all levels of education across the country. According to a statement signed by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the scheme is a system-wide policy that will comprehensively overhaul the sector and … Read more
Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy is one of those pushing against the rollout of the malaria vaccine This was according to a report released on Wednesday, April 17, by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) BBC, in the publication, cited one of Oyakhilome’s sermons in which he said that the vaccine was aimed at reducing the … Read more
The Iyaganku Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan has ordered that the 29 individuals arrested for invading Oyo state secretariat be remanded The rebels went inside the government office, masked, to hoist the flag of a supposed Yoruba Nation before they were apprehended Prosecutor charged with various illegal activities like conspiracy, and treasonable felony, among others … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy FCT, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has threatened to involve the military to arrest the immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. The EFCC’s lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) issued the threat on Thursday, April 18, … Read more
The Nigerian Army (NA) has confirmed the alleged involvement of two soldiers in the theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery The Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said the army is deeply concerned about the incident Nwachukwu said the two soldiers have been identified and are currently under the custody of … Read more
Nigerian chess master Tunde Okonaya has announced that he is embarking on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess playing without losing Renowned figures in the country have joined in to wish the maverick the best, as all eyes from all corners of the world are on him Former Vice … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism and governance. Ibadan, Oyo state – The Oyo state government has pulled down the building where the Yoruba Nation agitators under the leadership of Modupe Onitiri-Abiola are operating. The building on Toye Oyesola street in Ibadan South West local government area … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. FCT, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will no longer tolerate obstruction of its operations. The agency’s warning comes hours after the embattled former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, was whisked away from his … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. Kaduna, Kaduna state – Bandits on Wednesday, April 17, invaded Angwar Danko village in Kakangi constituency of Birnin Gwari local government area (LGA) of Kaduna state. The terrorists have reportedly taken the abductees into the forest. Again, Bandits on rampage in … Read more
The Democratic Front (TDF) criticised Atiku Abubakar for accusing the Tinubu government of corruption, especially regarding the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway The group said Atiku lacks the right to accuse others of corruption while having unresolved corruption allegations against himself The TDF questioned Atiku’s moral credibility and highlighted his former principal, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s negative portrayal … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. FCT, Abuja – Amid the Yoruba Nation agitation, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, April 17, received leaders of Afenifere at the state house, Abuja. At the meeting with elders of the prominent Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, President Tinubu said his administration is … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism and governance. FCT, Abuja – The federal high court, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. According to Channels Television, this is preparatory to Bello’s arraignment on … Read more
London, United Kingdom – The ‘japa’ wave has refused to subside in Nigeria, and one inference that can be drawn from the phenomenon is that a number of citizens of Africa’s most populous nation are starting over. ‘Japa’ is a Yoruba word and slang that has gained widespread usage. The term is used to describe … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been accused of attempting to discredit the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) said the N2.8 trillion expended on the project was appropriate The group said the Tinubu’s government should be commended for reducing the cost of the project to … Read more