“Innalilahi wainna illahi rojium,Baami may ALLAH (SWT)forgive your sins and grant you Aljanat firdaus Amin.””Subuanllahi, almighty Allah great him Aljanat Fridaus”.”May Almighty Allah grant him Jannat Firdaus.””May Almighty Allah great baba Alijannat fridaous.””Subhanallah, Soo it’s true, May Almighty Allah grant baba Janna firdaos Ameen.” READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
The Federal Government has commenced payment of pensions and arrears owed to retired military personnel Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, confirmed that many retirees have already received alerts for the payments This initiative is believed to show governments commitment to improving the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel FG commences pension … Read more
The federal government has begun payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired military personnel, including three months’ arrears President Tinubus directive comes after two days of peaceful protests by retired military personnel demanding their unpaid pensions and salary increases The Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle confirmed that military veterans have started receiving payment alerts … Read more
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, has accused Sahara Reporters of spreading fake reports about his administration The governor accused the online media of being sponsored by his opposition to tarnish the image of his government The media had reported that the governor had got over N10 billion loan in the last 14 months, … Read more
Nigeria’s military strengthens its fleet with 12 “second-hand” Alpha Jets from France, enhancing the Nigerian Air Force’s operational capabilities The deal, facilitated by SOFEMA, follows President Tinubu’s visit to France and complements the NAFs existing aircraft and future additions, including 24 M-346FA jets from Italy Chief of Air Staff Hasan Abubakar praised Tinubus support, highlighting … Read more
Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian military of over 10,000 deaths in custody since the Boko Haram insurgency began The organization claims these abuses, including civilian attacks, and extrajudicial executions, among others were systematic and targeted civilians Amnestys report also condemns Boko Haram for atrocities such as mass killings, abductions, and attacks on schools Amnesty … Read more
A Jigawa State High Court has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for the criminal conspiracy and homicide of Salamatu Musa The convicts, arrested in 2019, were found guilty of beating Musa to death with a stick over accusations of witchcraft The court’s ruling included six years imprisonment for conspiracy and the death penalty … Read more
Latest data has shown that no 29 Nigerian governors spent about N2 trillion in the first three quarters of 2024 The January to September 2024 budget implementation data were gathered from their states’ websites after the governors started receiving a 40 per cent increase in their federal allocation The report indicated that the governors did … Read more
Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo state, has called on Nigerians to carefully review President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills The governor maintained that the bills are to harmonise the tax system in Nigeria, promote transparency and raise revenue for the government Governor Uzodimma maintained that many of those who are criticizing the bills have … Read more
ASUU has aired its view on the proposed tax reform bills by President Bola Tinubu and forwarded to the national assembly Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU national president, maintained that the bills would scrap the TETFund, which is the primary source of funds for infrastructure in Nigerian universities President Bola Tinubu presented the controversial bills to the … Read more
The YPP candidate in the last Edo governorship election, Paul Okungbowa, has been sentenced to six months in prison Oredo Chief Magistrates Court sentenced the former governorship candidate after he was convicted of negligence and defamation The former Edo governorship candidate, who owns the Benin-based private school, Calvary Crown Academy, was sentenced alongside three teachers … Read more
PENGASSAN National President, Festus Osifo on Thursday disclosed that the Port Harcourt refinery is not functioning at full capacity Osifo revealed that while the refinery has resumed operations, there are still some specific equipment issues that need to be addressed in order for the facility to operate at an optimal capacity Osifo who is also … Read more
Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo has urged President Tinubu to review the annual tax exemption limit for workers in his new tax reform bill, presented to the National Assembly Osifo made this call in a trending interview on Thursday amid controversy surrounding the tax bill and stiff opposition to the proposed legislation from … Read more
A warehouse belonging to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has been destroyed by fire, and N-Power beneficiaries have been affected This unfortunate incident happened after the National Assembly directed President Tinubu to order his minister of finance, Wale Edun, to ensure that all accounts of the NSIPA are unfrozen within 74 hours The … Read more
Borno govt reacts to report that Governor Zulums son was arrested for murder in India “Let’s not aggravate situation”: Borno Governor Zulum urges Nigerians to shun planned nationwide protests Zulums aide explains why El Rufai met Borno governor amid rumours about 2027 presidency Why repentant Boko Haram terrorists cant return to killings, Borno governor opens … Read more
Oghoroko reportedly died from torture and alleged inhumane treatment. Photo credit: @Oasis_ngMagSource: TwitterWhy 16 officers were killed in Delta community READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Senator Dino Melaye announced the passing of his daughter-in-law, Damilola Melaye, on December 4, 2024, after a brief illness In his public statement, the former Senator from Kogi state requested prayers for the family during this difficult time The announcement has received widespread condolences and support from his online community and well wishers Senator Dino … Read more
The Lagos governor denied assertions that the state would be the main beneficiary of the proposed tax reforms Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the reforms aim to benefit all states and improve governance, stressing the importance of addressing Nigeria’s low tax-to-GDP ratio Sanwo-Olu reassured the public that the reforms are intended to create a fair system that … Read more
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF) has urged the DSS to release findings from its investigation into allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba to a wanted terrorist, Abubakar Idris. The NDF criticized Senator Buba’s continued role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence The group called on the Senate to suspend Senator Buba … Read more
The former aide to ex-President Jonathan warned against divisive rhetoric over Tinubu’s tax reform, labeling it a ploy to sow discord Omokri advised restraint and emphasized dialogue, reminding supporters that Tinubu gained significant backing from the North He decried false narratives aiming to fracture Nigerias unity, such as claims of anti-North policies and foreign military … Read more
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called for the immediate release of Dele Farotimi Frank gave the Federal government and Ekiti state government 48 hours to release Farotimi from remand or face mass protests According to Frank, there is more to the arrest and remand of … Read more
A Lagos-based lawyer, Muhammed Ndakudu Adam, has said going by a video made by Dele Farotimi, a bench warrant was issued against the activist Adam, popularly known as Foundational Nupe Lawyer on X, explained that when a bench warrant is issued, it means an individual has disobeyed the order of the court to appear and … Read more
Nigerian military pensioners shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the non-payment of their 20% to 28% salary increment from January to November 2024 The retirees demanded various entitlements, including palliatives, pension increases, and the refund of deductions for medically boarded soldiers The protest has caused significant disruption, urging the government to … Read more
Kenneth Imansuangbon, a former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Edo State, has resigned Imansuangbon, known as the Rice man for his annual philanthropic rice distribution, criticized LP leadership for abandoning its core values The educationist and philanthropist called for a political movement based on integrity, stating that his decision was necessary to distance … Read more
Officials from the presidency, senior management staff of the NNPCL, and journalists conducted a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery in Eleme, Rivers state, on Wednesday, December 4 Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, disclosed that the team also visited the co-located second Port Harcourt refinery, commissioned … Read more