The Kano State Police Command arrested two suspects involved in the theft of the Bachirawa Police Station signpost in Ungogo Local Government Area SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, announced the arrests on Facebook, crediting local residents for their assistance in apprehending the suspects In his post, originally in Hausa, Kiyawa highlighted the community’s swift … Read more
FG said the Presidential jets are protected by diplomatic immunity Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: FacebookThe use and nature of the Presidential jets as assets of a Sovereign entity whose assets are protected by diplomatic immunity forbid any foreign Court from issuing an order against them.The material facts in the transaction between the Ogun … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, with 2.2 million followers, disappeared from the platform EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale clarified that the three-day outage was due to technical updates The disappearance of the EFCC’s X handle followed threats from suspected fraudsters on Reddit and other forums EFCC boss, Dele Oyewale … Read more
Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has praised Orijin for its empowerment initiative.Source: UGCOrijin has always been a friend of the House, and their innovative celebration of the Osun Osogbo festival with us is truly commendable. I encourage other brands to follow their example, particularly in supporting local businesses and uplifting the people of Osogbo … Read more
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The Emirate accused Senator Umar of disrespecting and humiliating Governor Bala Mohammed Photo credit: @The_HBMayanaSource: UGC READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Three aircraft belonging to the Nigerian government have been seized under the authority of a French court This follows a protracted legal battle between a sub-national and Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese company TheTalk.NG gathered that the affected presidential jets are currently undergoing maintenance French court orders seizure of three Nigerian presidential … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied donating N50 billion to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) The anti-graft agency said N50 billion injected to support the student loan scheme was not a donation from the Commission The EFCC said It is not in its place to determine where the federal government commits … Read more
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox virus outbreak in some African countries The IHR Emergency Committee reviewed rising mpox cases in eastern DRC and neighbouring regions, raising concerns about the viruss rapid spread WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasized ongoing efforts in collaboration with governments, with a focus on … Read more
The National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has finalized the new minimum wage calculations for junior federal workers A Presidency source revealed that both wage structures will be forwarded to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) for further processing and implementation The NSIWC is waiting for the conclusion of negotiations … Read more
The NAHCON chairman and secretary are in the EFCC custody “facing serious interrogations” TheTalk.NG learnt that both men were detained over the alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion 2024 hajj subsidy approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Similarly, some top NAHCON officials were reportedly arrested by ICPC operatives recently NAHCON’s Jalal Arabi is currently under … Read more
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has announced a reduction in the price for a 50kg bag of rice for Sokoto resident Sokoto residents will purchase a bag of rice from the state government at a subside rate; between N40,000 and N45,000 The state commissioner for local government, Ibrahim Adare, confirmed the development on Wednesday via a statement … Read more
A video has surfaced on the internet, igniting anger and calls for caution among social media users in Nigeria TheTalk.NG reports that the two-minute clip depicted some persons disparaging the Oba of Benin The monarch of the Bini people of Benin is among the most respected traditional rulers in Nigeria The Oba of Benin is … Read more
The Nigerian government continues to implement programmes it deems beneficial to the youths. Photo credit: Bogdan MalizkiySource: Getty ImagesIt (the FG) is implementing transformative policies while ensuring several relief measures, primarily targeting the youth, who constitute about 76% of Nigerias population.Nigerians are urged to take advantage of the ongoing government programmes.1) Student loan scheme2) Nigeria … Read more
Nigeria’s apex bank, the CBN, said reports of purported recruitment in the agency are “misleading” TheTalk.NG reports that in a statement, the CBN stated “unequivocally” that it is not conducting a general recruitment exercise The CBN shared a link with Nigerians to always check to confirm useful information regarding the financial institution’s activities CBN posted … Read more
President Bola Tinubu signed into law a bill seeking to increase the salaries and allowances of judges in Nigeria by 300 percent The presidency said the development “underscores Tinubus commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers above all else TheTalk.NG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) reacted to the development and praised President Tinubu … Read more
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has declared a work-free day for public servants in the state Governor Makinde, set aside Tuesday, August 20, a public holiday for workers and residents to celebrate 2024 Isese Day in Oyo state Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governors special adviser on media, made this known in a statement issued … Read more
The Tinubu Legacy Coalition (TLC) has called for the sack of the group managing director of the NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari The group accused Kyari of subsidy scams, importation of substandard petroleum products, and mismanagement of the Port Harcourt refinery TheTalk.NG reports that the APC stakeholders warned that Nigeria will witness the worst protests in … Read more
Finland has taken legal action against a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, over his secession activities Finlands Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, said Ekpas case is within the country’s judicial system Valtomen disclosed that Ekpa’s issue came up during a meeting with Nigerian government officials Finlands Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, said Ekpas … Read more
Amid the high price of fuel, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele said the situation is causing more hardship for millions already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria TheTalk.NG reports that petrol is widely used to power generators for households and small businesses and the current price is weighing heavily on the already ailing economy In … Read more
The Police Service Commission has promoted 181 police officers in Kano state to the rank of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP II) In reaction, the state commissioner of police, Salman Garba, decorated the newly promoted officers and charged them to redouble their efforts to fight crime TheTalk.NG reports that the officers’ elevations were part of … Read more
Safiyanu Bashir, a 36-year-old commercial driver in Kano State, returned a bag containing a large sum of money Bashir, who lives in Rangaza, Ungogo LGA, discovered the bag during rush hour and heavy rain Kano State police have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the money and plan to return it to its … Read more
Civil servants across the 36 states of the federation have called on the governors to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage The president of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Shehu Muhammed, threatened to shut down activities in defaulting states Muhammed said that implementing the new minimum wage is the priority of … Read more
Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, has disclosed that the federal government arrested some politicians who funded the recently concluded nationwide protests with N4bn The NSA also disclosed that the politicians were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina states for being parts of the larger sponsors of the protest Ribadu made this revelation while … Read more
On Tuesday, August 15, two separate crashes on the Lagos/Ibadan expressway resulted in 28 deaths and numerous injuries FRSC Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed attributed both accidents to reckless driving Mohammed detailed the victims demographics and conditions, noting the urgent need for adherence to road safety regulations FRSC reacts to accidents in Lagos-Ibadan expressway Photo … Read more