Former minister Uju Kennedy has been undergoing questioning at the EFCC office. Photo credit: Uju Kennedy OhanenyeSource: FacebookOperatives are questioning Uju Kennedy Ohanenye regarding her alleged involvement in the misappropriation and diversion of N138 million from the 2023 Ministry budget, the source disclosed.The investigations reveal that funds meant for women-focused projects were diverted for personal … Read more
A human rights group has dismissed allegations of illegal arrests and abuse against Tantita Security Services, saying their investigation found no evidence to support the claims Tantita is a security firm protecting oil pipelines in the Niger Delta from theft and vandalisation The group urged Nigerians to support Tantitas efforts, adding that there is a … Read more
Jubilation erupted as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced automatic employment to 774 fellows of the national health programme Tinubu granted them employment after their one-year tenure of monitoring Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 774 local government areas The national health programme is a key initiative under his renewed hope agenda to revitalize Nigerias primary … Read more
Senate Committee Suspends Senator Natasha for 6 MonthsSource: Twitter READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
BREAKING: Senate Committee Finally Decides On What Punishment to Give to Senator NatashaSource: FacebookSenate committee demands apology Withdrawal of salary and security details READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State condemned native doctors for misleading youths with promises of supernatural protection for illegal activities like drug trafficking, cyber fraud, and kidnapping Soludo revealed ongoing investigations into over 30 native doctors and pastors as part of the state’s efforts to restore law and order He emphasised his vision to make … Read more
The Senate dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghans sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing procedural violations The Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions ruled the petition “dead on arrival” as it allegedly contravened Senate Standing Rules A Federal High Court in Abuja issued a 72-hour ultimatum for the Senate to justify its probe … Read more
BREAKING: Chaos as military men storm Ikeja Electric headquarters, assault staffSource: Getty ImagesReason for invasion unclear READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Seven workers of Quantum Steels Nigeria Limited, located in Ogijo, have sustained varying degrees of injuries following an explosion of one of the factorys machines The victims, all male, including three expatriates, are Daniel Bala, 28, Mutiu Olajide, 39, Godwin Solomon, 27, Maduabuchi Onwe, 27, Ajun Kumar, 37, Chandan Kumar, 50 and 30-year-old Rakash Kumar … Read more
Dr Thompson Olakunle Olasupo, a historian, asserts that colonialism and imperialism have diminished traditional rulers from revered leaders to political tools The political analyst said this while reacting to the reinstatement of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as Eleruwa of Eruwa in Oyo state by Governor Seyi Makinde Dr Olasupo told TheTalk.NG in an exclusive chat that … Read more
From left: Savior Udoh – Media Personality, Victor Enengedi – Head of Business Desk at TheTalk.NG, and Bunmi Jembola – CEO of SalesRuby and Convener of AFRESSource: OriginalVictor Enengedis Insights on Digital Media and Business GrowthVictor Enengedi – Head of Business Desk at Legit.ngSource: OriginalBusinesses that understand how to effectively utilize digital media will always … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo explained he no longer identifies with the name “Matthew,” given by his parents, saying he simply doesn’t like it and prefers his traditional Yoruba names At his 88th birthday event in Abeokuta, Obasanjo urged Africans to discard colonial influences, including foreign names, as part of breaking free from the legacies of … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilised to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1 which occurred at about 1600hrs today.A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, operatives of the command … Read more
How Benue woman died during childbirthShe said she did not attend antenatal because there was nobody to help her and when I tested her I discovered she had a haemorrhage of blood. And we had already prepared to take care of that when she died.” Diplomats demand visa ban on Benue chief judge, registrar, others, … Read more
An African elephant bull. Photo credit: Martin HarveySource: Getty ImagesBetween January 6-15 and from February 8, 2025, till date, rampaging wild elephants have been invading Bamba, Butatong, and surrounding communities in Boki local government area of Cross River state, killing citizens and destroying farmlands, economic trees, and crops worth millions of naira. This alarming situation, … Read more
The Catholic community in the Kaura local government area of Kaduna state has been throwing into mourning Bandits killed Reverend Father Slyvester Okechukwu after kidnapping him from his house on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 The state police public relations officer, Mansir Hassan, shared more details about the tragic incident Catholic priest killed on Ash Wednesday … Read more
A total of 250 indigent students in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state preparing for the 2025 UTME have been given free registration forms to participate in the exercise The initiative was sponsored by Abisola Omisore, an aspirant in the forthcoming Ikeja LGA chairmanship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Omisore said the … Read more
Senate Committee Rejects Natasha Akpoti’s Petition Against AkpabioSource: Facebook READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Oba Hameed Adekunle Oyelude of Kuta has congratulated former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday The monarch highlighted Obasanjos pivotal role in Nigerias economic progress and political evolution According to Oba Oyelude, Obasanjo remains an influential figure in governance and diplomacy despite his age Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr Hameed Adekunle Oyelude, celebrates … Read more
The University of Maiduguri has announced adjustments to its working hours to accommodate fasting staff and students during Ramadan The new schedule, effective from March 4, was detailed by Malam Malah from the Human Resources Department The changes aim to help the university community better manage the physical and spiritual demands of Ramadan UNIMAID Announces … Read more
Bola Tinubu has promoted two presidential aides Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: Twitter READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made two fresh appointments in the federal civil service in Abuja Tinubu appointed Adeladan Olarinre and Mukhtar Muhammed as permanent secretaries on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The director, information and public relations at the office of the head of civil service of the federation, Eno Olotu, shared more details about … Read more
The Oyo state government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde has devised an innovative way to reduce traffic incidents The government has deployed tyre-bursting spikes on some selected roads to rein in unrepentant one-way plyer The government has yet to issue an official statement explaining the formal rationale behind the development The government is … Read more
Nigerias Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, addressed key international issues, including the deportation of Nigerians by the US, the Binance scandal, and sextortion cases involving Nigerian nationals He noted Nigerias commitment to ensuring the dignified return of deported citizens and tackling economic disruptions caused by cryptocurrency platforms like Binance Tuggar also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted six senior police officers to the position of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) The PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, also announced the appointed of two Police Commissioners for Oyo and Enugu states Eight Chief Superintendents of Police were also promoted to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners of … Read more