The Nigerian government has finalised an agreement to supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in Naira, with the NNPCL as the sole off-taker of the produced petrol Starting October 1, 2024, NNPCL will supply 385,000 barrels of crude oil per day to the Dangote Refinery Presidential aide Dada Olusegun welcomed the … Read more
Many students were trapped in a three-story building that collapsed on Saturday morning, in a building situated at Ekosodin, an off-campus community populated by UNIBEN students As of the time of filing this report, the Dean of Student Affairs is said to be on the scene, coordinating rescue efforts but the collapse was attributed to … Read more
Nigeria faced 586,130 cyber threats in six months, mainly targeting financial institutions and telecoms, according to Cybervergent’s half-year report Industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail face unique cybersecurity challenges Experts highlighted best practices to safeguard against evolving cyberattacks from groups like Gelsemium and Equation Group Cybervergent’s half-year cyber threat report indicates Nigeria faced … Read more
Four hundred Nigerians, including 90 females and 310 males, have been deported from the United Arab Emirates and arrived in Abuja The deportees were received by a coordinated team of officials from various Nigerian agencies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport This mass repatriation follows the recent lifting of the UAE’s visa ban on Nigerians, … Read more
Emma Ihejirika, a Nigerian on death row in Indonesia for drug charges, has been freed after a successful appeal at the Supreme Court The legal victory was achieved thanks to the pro bono efforts of Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC This case shows the power of international legal collaboration … Read more
The federal government on Friday, September 13, in Abuja, inaugurated a 16-member committee on consequential adjustments in salaries TheTalk.NG gathered that the committee will deliberate on issues arising from provisions of the national minimum wage act, 2024 Inaugurating the committee, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation, said the decision by … Read more
The Nigerian Police, through the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB), dismantled an illegal refinery Four suspects, identified as Emmanuel Nwachi, Adamu Bala, Nura Musa, and Bashir Abubakar, were apprehended Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun emphasized the Forces commitment to eradicating oil theft and economic sabotage Police bust illegal refiners in … Read more
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New wage: FG speaks amid delay in implementationAs we speak theres a meeting on the government side this morning on the new minimum wage and consequential adjustment and by 2 pm, the tripartite are meeting with the head of service. Once they get what we are supposed to pay they will start paying.We will not … Read more
The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Niger Delta and southern states about imminent flooding Minister of Water Resources, Joseph Utsev, clarified that the recent Maiduguri flood was caused by the overflow of the Ngadda River Utsev emphasized the need for a complete overhaul and upgrade of the Alau Dam, pledging immediate interventions … Read more
Kogi government led by Usman Ododo has approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state The state’s head of the civil service, Elijah Evinemi, announced this on Thursday and noted that the government has reached out to the NLC and the TUC in Kogi for the implementation of the N70,000 wage Evinemi also said … Read more
Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, a Lagos socialite wanted by NDLEA for masterminding the shipment of cocaine to countries in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) has finally been arrested Femi Babafemi, director, media and advocacy of the NDLEA, confirmed the arrest in a statement released to the press on Friday The agency also revealed how Abdullahi … Read more
“May God bless the Nigerian troops! Halilu Sububu Buzu, a notorious bandit from Niger Republic who had been terrorizing the good people of Zamfara and its surroundings, met his end at the hands of the gallant Nigerian army. By God’s grace, Bello Turji will be next. Nigeria will prevail.” READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Kogi State Police have arrested Jeremiah Paul, a 100-level Biology student, for the kidnapping and murder of his colleague, Abigail Damilola Jeremiah confessed to abducting Damilola, demanding a ransom, and subsequently killing her to prevent exposure Police tracked and arrested Jeremiah after he demanded an additional ransom, leading to the discovery of Damilola’s body Federal … Read more
Nigerians are currently battling with the rising cost of living, electricity tariff hike and fuel scarcity, hike occasioned by the economic policies of Bola Tinubu’s government Amid the above issues, SDP’s Adewole Adebayo has however warned Nigerians to get ready as fuel prices will continue to rise Adebayo, a former presidential candidate shared his reason … Read more
Wanted terrorist leader Bello Turji has confirmed imposing a N50 million levy on the Moriki community in Zamfara state Turji, who was being flaunted by footsoldiers with sophisticated weapons, explained that the levy was for his brothers and cows that were killed by the Nigerian army The video came after Turji’s gang kidnapped 11 locals … Read more
The PDP and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state have gotten a response to their allegation that the IGP has been partisan and arresting members of the ruling party in the state IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in his reaction to the allegation, maintained that the arrests were made in connection to the killing of a policeman … Read more
The United States has announced ongoing consultations with African leaders and the Nigerian government to help enhance the fight against terrorism in the region General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command Marine Corps, made this disclosure to the press on Thursday in Kenya Nigerians have reacted differently as Langley noted that the … Read more
In a case that shocked the tech and business communities, Tyrese Haspil, 25, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of Fahim Saleh, a 33-year-old tech CEO Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the sentencing, which follows Haspils conviction on multiple counts, including first-degree murder, grand larceny, … Read more
A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after a video resurfaced showing him advising Nigerian women not to report abusive husbands but to “manage it” The footage, recorded in 2018 at a church in Camberwell, has sparked outrage among abuse charities A children’s safeguarding group has filed a formal complaint, emphasising that the officer’s remarks … Read more
The recent flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, has left a trail of devastation, marking the worst such disaster in three decades Survivors recount their harrowing experiences as rescue teams work tirelessly to locate missing persons and provide aid to those affected Amidst the chaos, families remain hopeful, clinging to the possibility of reuniting with their … Read more
Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, has said that the government of President Bola Tinubu is committed to Nigeria’s digital economic transformation Shettima noted that the present administration is on the right track and has been receiving the required support and partnership According to the vice president, the present administration is willing to liaise … Read more
President Tinubu’s government, former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has come under heavy criticism as the DSS reportedly upgraded Omoyele Sowore’s status on its watchlist Sowore on Thursday said the DSS had ordered his arrest upon arrival in Nigeria but he would return home soon to continue his activism The activist noted that Nigeria needs salvation … Read more
Some state governors, including Babagana Zulum of Borno state, are expected to attend the Abuja Social Media Summit 2024, scheduled for September 18 The summit will feature notable speakers, including governors, the EFCC chairman, the Inspector General of Police, and others The event comes amid the authorities’ several moves to regulate the use of social … Read more
Over the past 30 years, the price of a 50kg bag of rice in Nigeria has seen drastic increases due to government policies and economic shifts From new tariffs and import bans to the devaluation of the naira, each surge tells a story of the nation’s economic struggles This report highlights seven key moments that … Read more