Senator Shehu Sani will lead a group of experts at the Abuja Social Media Summit on September 18 The event will bring together influential people from different political parties and backgrounds to talk about how social media affects Nigeria The summit takes place amidst moves to heightened regulatory scrutiny as authorities seek to tighten controls … Read more
An armed secessionist group bombed the Umunze Police Station in the early hours of Monday, September 16 The gunmen were attempting to enforce the Monday sit-at-home order when they killed two policemen during a gunbattle The state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, provided more details about the tragic incident Gunmen were attempting to enforce the … Read more
Mohamad Darwish, CEO of IHS Nigeria.Source: UGCJeff Schnurr, CEO of Jaza Energy.Source: UGC READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
President Bola Tinubu has said he cut off his trip to the United States over the devastating flood that rampaged Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state Tinubu, who was outside the country when the incident happened last week, said he was properly briefed by Vice President Kashim Shettima Speaking at the Palace of the Shehu … Read more
President Tinubu had emphasised his strong commitment to eradicate terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Photo credit: @_AsiwajuLerrySource: Twitter1) Baleri Fakai2) Halilu Buzu3) Ali Kachalla4) Dangote5) Damina6) Modi-Modi7) Yellow JambrosMilitary speaks on Boko Haram leader, Shekau READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Tinubu arrives Maiduguri to sympathize with flood victims Photo Credit: @officialAPATSource: Twitter READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Nigerians who are not public servants or government workers can now purchase the federal government’s cheap rice A top official from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that non-civil servants can now buy the FG’s 50kg rice sold for N40,000 beginning today, Monday At the moment, TheTalk.NG correspondent confirmed that a bag … Read more
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, allowing nurses and midwives to submit their verification requests online once again This move comes after significant disruptions caused by the portals sudden deactivation in February, which affected many Nigerian healthcare professionals working abroad The reopening follows concerted efforts by the National … Read more
Zamfara State Government has confirmed the death of 40 people following a boat accident in the Bakin Kasuwa River, Gummi Local Government Area Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to launch immediate rescue and recovery efforts Governor Lawal expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, pledging that the state government … Read more
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, and guest in Gauraka, Niger State, even after receiving a N25 million ransom Two community vigilantes delivering the ransom were also shot dead by the bandits in the Dogon-Daji Forest Gauraka has faced five kidnapping incidents in the last four months, with residents lamenting the ongoing attacks Gauraka faces fifth … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday, September 15, held a closed-door meeting which lasted for about one hour with former military leaders, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar The meeting at the Uphill Minna residence of Babangida also had former national security adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau, in attendance Obasanjo arrived Minna in the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, a day set aside for the birthday of the holy prophet President Tinubu urged the Muslim faithful to dedicate the Maulud holiday to pray fervently for the nation and show love toward one another Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the … Read more
The ever-gallant operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants, resulting in the neutralisation of three attackers. The remaining assailants, who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes.During the operation, our forces recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and … Read more
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after his working visit to China and the United Kingdom.””Ganduje, Akume, Gbajabiamila, Nyesom Wike, Ribadu, Matawalle welcomed President Tinubu as he arrived Abuja from London on Sunday.”Nigerians react as Tinubu returns to Abuja”President General among the nation.””You are welcome sir, after securing deals that will improve our … Read more
In a brazen incident that has left many stunned, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is on the hunt for a man accused of stealing one of its vehicles The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Ibrahim Mohammed, has been declared wanted by the commission in a case that has raised eyebrows across the country Authorities … Read more
Analyst speaks on new step on petrol increase in the country Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: Facebook READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
President Bola Tinubu has been told that the only way to fix the consistent fuel crisis in Nigeria is to ensure that the country’s refineries begin to work Eniola Daniel, a public commentator, in an interview with TheTalk.NG, maintained that many Nigerians are not willing to ask questions about the sudden increase According to Daniel, … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed that 274 inmates were missing after the walls of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri collapsed The NCoS has assured the public that the biometrics and details of the escaped inmates are being shared to aid in their recapture NCoS is working closely with other security agencies to … Read more
The Yoruba Council Worldwide has attributed Nigeria’s current economic challenges, including fuel price hikes, to “landmines” set by former President Muhammadu Buhari Furthermore, the Council’s President, Aare Oladotun Hassan, demanded a comprehensive audit and overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Hassan warned that President Tinubu is facing internal sabotage from government elements aiming … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for being ill-prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges The ACF expressed concern over the fuel price increase, arguing that it lacks proper safety nets for citizens and demonstrates the government’s failure to plan for the nation’s economic realities Despite their criticism, the ACF offered hope, … Read more
The Northern Youth Forum has praised the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, for the progress made in the fight against banditry in the northwest region According to the group, Matawalle’s recent visit to the region has yielded instant results, with bandits fleeing in disarray The forum urged the government to sustain the momentum … Read more
The Northern Youth Congress (NYC) has praised Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Foundation for their N1.5 billion donation to support flood relief efforts in Borno state The NYC highlighted Dangotes dedication to humanity, acknowledging that his contribution will help alleviate the suffering caused by the floods and aid the recovery process The group also urged … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated N100 million to assist victims of the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State The flood, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam, has submerged Maiduguri, affecting over 23,000 households During his visit to Borno, Atiku met with Governor Babagana Zulum, who praised the donation, while Atikus media … Read more
Ibrahim Dosara, a former Zamfara state commissioner, has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Jonathan’s ex-aide Jackson Ude for allegedly spreading false information about him Dosara said Ude accused him of forgery and accepting bribes through social media, which he denied, and sought a court order for retraction The lawsuit also demands that the … Read more
Abba Bichi, son of former DSS Director General Yusuf Bichi, has strongly denied accusations of fleeing after allegedly stealing $2 million from his father In a social media video recorded at a stadium in Germany, Abba dismissed the rumours and reaffirmed his commitment to his football career The video also captured a supportive conversation between … Read more