Enugu state governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah said he will continue the payment of wage awards to state workers Mbah said the payment of wage awards until the committee on the new minimum wage concludes its work The governor said he would prioritise workers’ welfare and create values that would help them to thrive READ IN … Read more
The death of the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara state, Oba AbdulRafiu Olaniyi Ajiboye Oyelaran, has been announced The traditional ruler passed away on Saturday morning, March 23 after a protracted illness that lasted over one year Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said Oba Oyelaran was a peacemaker and a father figure to all READ IN … Read more
The Defence Headquarters in Abuja declared 21 individuals wanted in the southeast for various crimes, including terrorism and kidnapping No bounty was placed on these individuals, but the public was urged to report any information about them Additionally, 43 individuals were declared wanted in the Northwest for banditry and terrorism, while 33 were declared wanted … Read more
Suspected ESN/IPOB members have killed two police officers in a renewed attack on security agencies in Imo state The state police public relations officer, Henry Okoye said the gunmen threw dynamite at the police officers while on security patrol Okoye said while two policemen lost their lives four others survived the attack on Saturday morning, … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a convenient method for Nigerians to update their NIN details, which have become mandatory for SIM card registration and banking transactions Previously, individuals faced challenges modifying their NIN data, requiring visits to NIMC offices nationwide, but now, all modifications can be easily done through the NIMC Self-Service … Read more
The leader of Christ Embassy Church, Chris Oyakhilome, has ignited debate with his recent remarks, generating significant attention on social media platforms. READ IN FULL
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to a social media report accusing it of posting a corps member to Amotekun Corps The NYSC spokesperson in Oyo state, Christy Olatoye, denied the report, stating that Amotekun is not on the NYSC employers database According to Olatoye, NYSC only post corps members to organisations/employers on … Read more
Former Nigerian minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has revealed how fake news circulated on social media threatened his marriage Mohammed recounted an incident where his wife confronted him at 3am over false allegations of operating a foreign account containing $1.3 billion Addressing the broader implications, Mohammed emphasised the need for media platforms to combat … Read more
Peter Obi’s recent visits to the Mosque have been labelled pure political stunts ahead of the 2027 presidential polls A former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, made these assertions, stating that Obi’s motives weren’t out of will However, Ahmad’s assertions have been refuted by Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council … Read more
Sheikh Suleiman Njoku, the chief imam of Imo state, highlighted challenges faced by Igbo Muslims in the southeast The Islamic scholar noted how terrorism and banditry in the north affect perceptions of Islam among Igbo communities, leading to discrimination and misconceptions Despite challenges, Sheikh Njoku observed the growth of Islam in Imo state and advocated … Read more
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo demonstrated his physical prowess by working out on a treadmill during a visit to Abia state’s governor, Alex Otti Despite being 87 years old, Obasanjo’s brief exercise session garnered admiration from onlookers at the gym, who cheered him on The video of Obasanjo’s workout has gone viral, prompting various reactions … Read more
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed disappointment with the city’s current Ramadan Feeding program According to reports from TheTalk.NG, the governor criticised the food’s low standard, insufficient quantity, and lack of hygiene in its preparation His dissatisfaction arose during an unplanned visit to a feeding centre at Gidan Maza in the Municipal … Read more
A member of the National Minimum Wage Committee hints that President Bola Tinubu might announce a new minimum wage on May 1 Negotiations, according to the committee member, are underway to finalise discussions before the proposed announcement date The committee member added that a meeting to consolidate reports from public hearings is scheduled to determine … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the killings of villagers at Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State It was gathered that residents were attacked by suspected bandits who invaded the community and killed over 21 inhabitants Atiku took to his social media handle and described the situation as pure complacency from the … Read more
The factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Simon Ekpa and 96 other persons have been declared wanted. The list of the wanted persons includes names and pictures from the North East and North West and insurgents in the South East and North Central The wanted persons were said to be terrorists … Read more
Gen Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has moved forward to work with essential government organizations to address the nation’s security challenges READ IN FULL
A newlywed man, identified as Sani has been shot dead by bandits in a weekly market in Madaka, Niger state Sani reportedly got married three weeks ago before the dead bandits attack on Thursday, March 21 The bandits also forced Muslim women to break their Ramadan fast by drinking water or risk their lives READ … Read more
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has been billed to speak at the first-ever Africa Leadership Conference (ALC) to tackle Africa’s lack of effective leadership. READ IN FULL
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 … Read more
A trending video has captured a Nigerian soldier telling members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to come out for a fight The yet-to-be-identified soldier said the Nigerian Army are not in the location to play with the IPOB members He claimed that members of the separatist group fled and left the area after … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has sent an important message to Nigerians as he moved to strengthen the nation’s currency from further fall The president called on Nigerians to patronise “Naija goods” to strengthen the value of the naira and reduce hardship in the country Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, made this disclosure to journalists when he delivered … Read more
A fatal accident has claimed the lives of three medical students of the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) The ABSU students were returning from the induction ceremony of their senior colleagues when the accident happened The tragedy occurred on Thursday evening, March 21 after the driver probably lost control and hit a tree by the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, on his birthday Tinubu commended Elumelu for his uncommon spirit of excellence that governs the entirety of his enterprise He wishes the Mrforemost businessman and philanthropist many more years in good health and strength READ IN FULL
A prominent Ijaw figure, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “against all odds”, stood by him during what he explained as persecution days Dokubo-Asari, a self-styled revolutionary, accused the 12th President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo TheTalk.NG recalls that Dokubo-Asari’s threats to attack oil wells and pipelines prompted his arrest during Obasanjo’s administration READ … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arraigned the former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, and his son The duo are being charged with misappropriation of N29 billion in public funds that disappeared from the government purse The father and son have begun their defence by pleading not guilty to the charges levelled against … Read more
Niger Republic on Friday, March 22, opened its border in Konni. This comes a week after Nigeria reopened land and air borders with the French-speaking nation. READ IN FULL
Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned Nigerians who are joining the trending “Japa” trend, where people leave their home country to seek greener pastures elsewhere supposedly The president’s wife berates their actions, saying they would go abroad to do jobs they would never attempt at home She bemoans how difficult it has become … Read more
Communities in Ughelli South local government area, Delta state have been grounded by the military after the killing of some personnel in the area The women and children who fled to the forest are recently lamenting starvation as they could no longer go back to their homes due to the 24-hour presence of troops in … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, March 22, at the Nasarawa State University, where seven students reportedly died while struggling to get free rice. READ IN FULL + VIDEO ON LEGIT.NG
A report has identified that the suspected killer of 16 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta state According to the report, the ring leader, whose name was withheld, was said to be on the run alongside his gang after perpetrating the act The report has also indicated that the military could expand its search … Read more