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The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has finally honoured the police invitation Ajaero was summoned over allegations of terrorism, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, among others Mt. Maxwell Opara, a lawyer to the NLC leader disclosed what transpired between Ajaero and the police at the the police Intelligence Response Team, … Read more

The Yobe state government has reacted to claims that it has approved the N70,000 minimum wage Governor Mai Mala Buni noted that his government had not issued a statement regarding the approval of the new wage but it is still working on it and will provide an update soon Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni’s director-general … Read more

DSS welcomes new DG. Photo credit: DSS NigeriaSource: TwitterDSS DG assumes officeDSS DG becomes 2nd security chief READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

The Nigerian police Force has reacted to the tragic death of one of its senior officers, Halliru Liman The Force claims Liman, Wasagu Division of the police in Kebbi state, was fatally shot by soldiers of the Nigerian Army at a military checkpoint in Zamfara state ASP Yazid Abubakar, spokesman of the Zamfara state police … Read more

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken against the woman in a viral TikTok video threatening to poison Yoruba and Benin people The PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election also commended the swift action from the House of Representatives and NIDCOM The Canada-based Nigerian identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger threatened to poison Nigerians at … Read more

President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has expressed concern over the rising cost price of foodstuff items FG identified those behind the unreasonable pricing of consumer goods and services, as well as the detrimental practices of certain market associations and as well issued a fresh order Tinubu’s government has given the traders and market stakeholders a … Read more

The EFCC has arrested a four-man syndicate for impersonating its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million blackmail scheme The fraudsters targeted former Nigerian Ports Authority MD, Mohammed Bello-Koko, with false claims of an EFCC investigation According to reliable reports, the suspects are in custody and will face charges after further investigations Men claiming to … Read more

As focus remains on the implementation of the new national minimum wage, NLC president, Joe Ajaero, has restated his commitment to the agitation for better welfare for Nigerian workers Ajaero declared that the NLC remains undeterred by alleged attempts to undermine its efforts Ajaero spoke on Thursday, August 29, shortly after he left the police … Read more

Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema was honoured by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state Obaseki has named the upcoming Edo State Arena situated on the former Garrick Memorial School Ground on Ekenhuan Road in Benin City, after Rema TheTalk.NG reports that Rema was in Benin City for his homecoming concert at the … Read more

President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has announced the approval of a fifty per cent electricity subsidy for hospitals across the country Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, announced the approval, saying the gesture was to reduce operational costs and financial burden on patients Bayo Adelabi, the minister of power, had earlier … Read more

The seven Polish citizens who were detained in Nigeria during the hardship protests have been released Polish foreign ministry disclosed this on Wednesday via a terse statement and noted that the released persons are in Kano state The spokesman of the ministry, Pawel Wronski, further confirmed the development and noted that the Polish citizens have … Read more

A final-year student at Lagos State University (LASU) is seeking justice after an alleged attack by her landlord and his mother The student, Udouko Ememabasi, recounted a harrowing night where she and her friend were threatened and locked inside their apartment Despite reaching out to the police, the students received no immediate help, leaving them … Read more

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja today for an official visit to Beijing, China During the visit, Tinubu will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss key issues aimed at boosting cooperation between Nigeria and China Before arriving in Beijing, President Tinubu will make a brief stop in the United Arab Emirates, … Read more

Lagos and all southwest states missing from the list Photo credit: Stock photoSource: Getty ImagesTop 8 cleanest states in NigeriaAkwa Ibom stateEbonyi stateCross RiverEnugu stateEdo statePlateau state AbujaAkwa Ibom rated Nigerias cleanest state READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

APC leader Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has urged President Bola Tinubu to prevent the enforcement of a policy that would ban students under 18 from taking WAEC and NECO exams Mumuni expressed concerns that the policy could reduce access to education, and increase school dropout rates He emphasized that the policy could delay students’ career aspirations, … Read more

Ayilara underwent prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday before he died hours later. Photo credit: @officerTimzySource: Twitter We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother, and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara is dead, READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

The house of representatives committee on diaspora matters has asked the Canadian government to prosecute one Amaka Patience Sunnberger for hate speech. Photo credit: @HouseNGRSource: Twitter”As Honourable members, we are committed to the safety and well-being of our citizens home and away.”Many Nigerians are displeased with the hatred displayed by Amaka Patience Sunnberger. Photo credit: … Read more

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has condemned a viral video featuring Canada-based Amaka Patience Sunnberger In the video, Sunnberger, speaking in Pidgin English, urged viewers to poison Yoruba and Benin individuals Ohanaeze questioned Sunnberger’s tribal identity, emphasizing that her behavior does not align with Igbo values Ohanaeze denies woman in viral clip threatening … Read more

Justice Peter Lifu of the federal high court, Abuja, has approved the request of the DIA to detain an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) and 19 others The police ASP, identified as A.A. Babangida, was ordered to be detained alongside other suspects for 30 days to allow DIA personnel to conduct a deep investigation into … Read more

On August 27, Kwara State announced plans to hire 1,611 new staff, including teaching and non-teaching personnel The recruitment will use a community-based approach to address local needs and will include 695 B.Ed holders, among others This initiative aligns with the Governor’s goal to enhance education at the local level, with every local government area … Read more

The FRSC has said 16 individuals were burnt to death while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred at Ajue community along Ore-Ondo highway Samuel Ibitoye, the Ondo state sector commander of FRSC, stated that the accident happened at 8 pm on Monday, August 26, and the rescue operation ended … Read more

Nigerian politician, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has jumped on the trending Gwo Gwo Ngwo dance challenge The Anambra governor was spotted raising his legs in a viral video as he attempted to replicate the popular dance moves Soludos submission sparked a series of interesting comments after his video made the rounds Nigerians react to Soludo’s Gwo … Read more

The Benue State High Court has extended the interim injunction preventing the APC from dissolving the Comrade Augustine Agada-led State Working Committee On August 28, 2024, Agadas legal team successfully argued for the continuation of the injunction, despite APCs counsel challenging the courts authority The courts ruling temporarily maintains Agadas leadership and requires the Ganduje-led … Read more