The sack is based on the inter-ministerial committees recommendation. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: Facebook There was a letter from the SGF cabinet affairs directing all ministries, departments, and agencies of government to identify and terminate the appointments of workers employed with certificates obtained from the private universities in the Republic of Benin and … Read more
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odemuyiwa for fraud, ordering the closure of Temple International Church They were found guilty of multiple offences, including stealing and dishonest conversion of funds The Nigerian court also mandated the couple to restitute N31 million to the complainant within 60 … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association stated libel is no longer a criminal offence in Lagos State, criticizing the police for detaining Dele Farotimi The NBA referenced the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011 and a Supreme Court ruling affirming defamation is a civil, not criminal, matter NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe called for Farotimis release, urging … Read more
Officials from the presidency, journalists, and senior management staff of the NNPCL conducted a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery in Eleme, Rivers state, on Wednesday, December 4 During the tour, TheTalk.NG gathered that an official of the refinery revealed that the crude oil processed is sourced from the Bonny Terminal In the same vein, … Read more
The South African presidency has clarified that Nigerians applying for visas in the southern African country will still have to submit certified copies of their passports There have been controversies in the country following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa has announced President Ramaphosa has said that the simplified visa process for … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday night returned to Abuja, after successful trips to France and South Africa Dada Olusegun, a presidential aide, confirmed the development via a terse statement and a video shared on his X page on Wednesday Tinubu returns to Abuja after trips to France and South Africa. Photo credit: @DOlusegunSource: Twitter … Read more
Mrs Veronica Kidafa Mbaya, a farmer from Borno state has been crowned the winner of the EveryHomeAGarden competition championed by First Lady Oluemi Tinubu Mbaya received a grand prize of N25 million and an additional N5 million from the National Agricultural Development Fund In a statement by Busola Kukoyi, SSA media to the First Lady, … Read more
An 11-year-old pupil, Alao Idera, lost her right eye in a classroom accident at Owiwi Nursery and Primary School, Ogun State The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the teacher’s arrest, emphasizing that the incident was accidental The teacher, overwhelmed by the incident, attempted suiclde but was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigerias vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030 will remain an illusion unless the private sector and development partners are fully engaged Shettima explained that the administration has “come this far because we are continually assessing the extent of economic and financial inclusion in Nigeria” However, … Read more
The British Government is set to deport Tobi Adegboyega to Nigeria after he lost his case against deportation at an immigration tribunal The UK authorities had previously shut down his church, SPA’C Nation, for misuse of funds and lack of transparency Despite his community work in London, Adegboyega’s attempts to remain in the UK were … Read more
The Senate has announced the suspension of the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly Jibrin Barau, the deputy senate president, announced the development on Wednesday, December 4, adding that it was to provide more room for consultations According to Barau, the Senate has set up a committee to meet … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the arrest and detention of Dele Farotimi The Nigerian Police arrested the activist and human rights lawyer on defamation allegations on Tuesday, December 3 According to Atiku, Farotimis arrest and detention are a reminder of the dark days of military dictatorship … Read more
Gunmen have killed Gideon Ebukwe at Ok Winners Hotel in Sagamu, Ogun State, locking hotel staff in another room during the attack The suspects, who are yet to be arrested, chased and shot Ebukwe as he attempted to escape through the ceiling The police have launched an investigation and transferred the case to the headquarters … Read more
Abubakar Bello, a young ex-convict, caused a stir at the Mapo Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan when he briefly escaped custody but was quickly apprehended He was dragged to court for alleged conspiracy and stealing, but after his escape, the magistrate sentenced him to three years in prison for stealing electrical cables worth N3.5 million … Read more
Six travellers died, and eight were injured after bandits planted explosives on the Dansadau-Gusau road in Zamfara The explosion destroyed a Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle near Mai Lamba axis, according to eyewitness Abdullahi Dansadau The military deployed an explosives team, assuring swift action and urging public vigilance Several Travellers Dead as Bandits Plant Explosives Along … Read more
Ajayi said the tax bills will enhance the capacity if the states to earn more revenue. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: Facebook10 Ways tax bills Will make states richerWhy governors wanted tax reform bills withdrawn READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
An Ekiti state magistrate court has remanded Dele Farotimi, a Nigerian activist and human rights lawyer, at the correctional centre The police had arraigned the activist for alleged defamation of a renowned Nigerian lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola, in his book Samson Osun, the police prosecutor, pleaded with the court that the suspect be remanded for … Read more
The committee headed by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro will address the grey areas in the tax reform bills Photo credit: Nigerian SenateSource: Facebook READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has announced the implementation of the new minimum wage of 80,000 for workers in the state The workers in the state have therefore announced the suspension of the indefinite strike they planned to commence on Wednesday, December 4 The governor also increased the monthly pension of the retirees … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blasted the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore over the seized 753 duplexes in Abuja The EFCC said the denigration of the agency’s efforts by Sowore is unacceptable and grossly un-charitable The anti-graft agency explained the reason for not revealing the identity or linking the estate to any … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrest of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi by the Nigerian Police Force on defamation charges The NBA emphasized that defamation is a civil matter, not a criminal offense in Lagos state The NBA also denounced the reported invasion of Farotimis law firm, highlighting harassment and phone confiscation … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended four officers for stealing N43.16 million during an unauthorized arrest at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport The officers, found guilty of misconduct and tampering with evidence, attempted to conceal their actions by spreading false narratives The force also condemned misinformation campaigns implicating the Inspector-General of Police, emphasizing ongoing efforts … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested Dele Farotimi, a respected human rights lawyer, over allegations of defamation Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the arrest, calling it an abuse of power and a threat to democracy Obi emphasized that defamation should be handled through the legal system and called for Farotimi’s immediate and unconditional release … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has linked the rise in missing young women to the countrys h0okup culture, highlighting its connection to ritual killings. Omolola Odutola, Ogun State Police PRO, revealed that about 10 young girls and women go missing daily, with many cases traced to h0okup channels and apps The police and Women’s Affairs Commission … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed Apostle Ranti Ige-Daniel, a Lagos-based clergyman, on December 30 in Isanlu, Yagba East, Kogi State Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants opened fire on Ige-Daniels vehicle, killing him instantly and abducting three others Rev. Dr. Francis Iselowo and family sources confirmed the tragedy, with Iselowo condemning the act and describing … Read more