The Delta State Government has mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in commercial and public premises to enhance security and deter crime Non-compliance with the law, which came into effect in July 2020, will result in a two-year imprisonment, among others The government specified camera requirements, including 4k resolution, night vision, and weather-proof features Delta … Read more
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has been closed indefinitely after devastating floods hit Borno States capital, displacing thousands and damaging properties The flood, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, prompted university management to halt all activities and evacuate staff and students for safety Borno State authorities have called for immediate evacuations near riverbanks, … Read more
President Tinubu in reaction to the flood that wreaked havoc in Borno and cut off Maiduguri from the rest of the state, issued a directive to his vice Kashim Shettima and NEMA In a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, the president extended his heartfelt condolences to the Borno government and its people Many families … Read more
The Borno State government has warned residents of Maiduguri to beware of dangerous animals, such as crocodiles and snakes Floodwaters have submerged areas including Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin, forcing many residents to flee their homes The flood has caused significant wildlife loss, with over 80% of animals in the area affected Borno government warns … Read more
Amid fuel scarcity and price hike, the Ogun state government has rolled out plans to support local transporters by providing new buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas Governor Dapo Abiodun said his administration will provide 100 new 18-seater Toyota Hiace buses to transporters which will be available through an instalment payment option He made this … Read more
In a fresh wave of protests over academic freedom and workers’ rights, university lecturers in Lagos are taking to the streets The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is rallying in support of five colleagues dismissed from Lagos State University (LASU) under controversial circumstances At the heart of the dispute lies a fierce debate over … Read more
Val Obienyem, Media Adviser to Peter Obi, has refuted false claims that Obi was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his Anambra State home, describing the rumors as baseless Obienyem clarified that Obi was in Rwanda on official engagements at the time of the alleged incident and is currently in Edo State, … Read more
AGF Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has proposed a constitutional amendment to block presidential pardons for corrupt leaders The minister of justice made the proposal at a one-day roundtable organized by the ICPC in Abuja, noting that the aim was to strengthen the fight against corruption In a statement by his aide, Fagbemi insisted that those found … Read more
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, has been forced to leave his palace due to heavy flooding Although the monarch is currently taking refuge at the Government House, but residents of the affected areas are trapped in the disaster as they struggle to rescue their properties and lives The affected residents, worst hit by … Read more
Stray elephants from Cameroon have invaded farmlands in Borno State, leaving local farmers facing devastating losses for the fifth consecutive year Community leaders are calling for urgent government intervention, warning that the destruction threatens food security and the livelihoods of thousands Flooding and insecurity in the region have hampered efforts to repel the elephants, with … Read more
Residents of Maiduguri are on high alert after severe flooding submerged numerous homes Borno State’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, issued a statement urging immediate evacuation This marks the first significant breach of the Alau Dam since 1994, when similar flooding submerged nearly half of Maiduguri Maiduguri affected by flooding after … Read more
The PTA and NUT have expressed fears that rising transportation costs could lead to a surge in school dropouts Lagos schools resumed for the 2024/2025 session amid fuel price increases from N750 to N1,200 per litre, resulting in significant hikes in transportation costs Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, PTA National Chairman, and Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, NUT Secretary-General, … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army, destroyed several oil storage tanks, crude oil, and illegally refined petroleum products in their recent operation in Rivers state The soldiers arrested five suspects involved in the illegal operation and as well seized over 198,000 litres of stolen crude oil belonging to the NNPCL Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting … Read more
NAFDAC has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) due to the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a harmful chemical impurity The soap, manufactured in Germany, violates Cosmetic Products Regulation and poses risks to reproductive health and skin sensitization Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately and report any adverse … Read more
The DSS has explained denied invading the SERAP office in Abuja as alleged by the human rights group on Monday, September 9 According to the secret police, two officers were lawfully detailed to the SERAP office, but the group raised an alarm of harassment on its officials The DSS maintained that the visit of its … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero’s lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has disclosed that the embattled union leader was invited by the secret police a couple of days ago However, Opara disclosed that Ajaero told the secret police that he would be honouring the invitation on Monday, September 15 According to Opara, Ajaero informed the DSS of his official … Read more
Joe Ajaero, the NLC president and the secretary general of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja, have been billed for questioning on September 30 The two labour leaders were scheduled for questioning at the police headquarters in Abuja as new developments were revealed on Monday, September 9 This came hours after Ajaero was reportedly arrested by the … Read more
Anambra governor Charles Soludo has denied the report that his government has sacked an aide for leaving his gwo gwo ngwo dance challenge Soludo was recently caught in a viral video taking part in the gwo gwo ngwo dance challenge, but the media aide was subsequently redeployed shortly after the viral video Christian Aburime, the … Read more
Nigerian authorities have been having a running battle with Joe Ajaero (left). Photo credits: @aonanuga1956, @NLCHeadquartersSource: TwitterFrank KokoriAdams OshiomholeI had a similar experience. I was on my way to Delta state and I went to the airport.The then-director of SSS ordered that I should be arrested and stopped from travelling because we had given an … Read more
The Forum of Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (FCSO) has condemned Okoi Obono-Obla’s allegations against the Buhari administration, describing them as false Obono-Obla, who was previously appointed and later suspended as chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, had claimed that recovered loots were returned to the looters The FCSO … Read more
President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has been issued an ultimatum to release the NLC president Joe Ajaero before Monday midnight, September 9 The NLC gave the ultimatum at the end of its emergency meeting on Monday, shortly after the DSS arrest Ajaero in Abuja NLC asks DSS to release Ajaero before Monday midnight Photo Credit: … Read more
Following the arrest of the national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, the union has placed all Nigerian workers and affiliated unions on red alert TheTalk.NG earlier reported that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Ajaero on Monday morning, September 9 The labour leader was picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claims to know the sponsors behind the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, attributing the unrest to widespread hunger PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, urges the federal government to address the root cause of the protestshungerrather than arresting citizens The comments follow the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajearo, … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist Femi Falana has reacted to the arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero Falana in a chat with the press, downplayed the claims that his client, the labour leader was arrested in connection to the previous police invitation TheTalk.NG reported that operatives of the DSS on Monday morning arrested Ajaero while … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has opened its 2027 presidential and governorship tickets to all qualified Nigerians The NEC disassociated itself from a controversial stakeholders’ meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State The Labour Party NEC reaffirmed its confidence in Barr. Julius Abure’s leadership LP led by Abure opens presidential ticket for 2027 election to qualified Nigerians … Read more