Tragedy struck along the Cappa railway tracks in the Mushin area of Lagos state on Monday, August 26 A yet-to-be-identified man was crushed to death while walking on the railway track around 6 pm The LASEMA spokesman, Nosa Okunbor, said the victim was found dead at the scene with severe injuries sustained from the collision … Read more
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of inflating the cost of purchasing 75 trailer loads of fertilizer The APC further claimed that the supplier, Zam Agro Chemicals, owned by Governor Dauda Lawal, had previously been awarded a similar contract in 2020 but failed to deliver the … Read more
Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, has recalled his 2022 experience at the NBA conference in Lagos Shettima recalled that Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie was at the point of taking his picture at the conference He expressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s government to the rule of law and the tolerance of dissent … Read more
A French court recently authorized the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets due to an ongoing legal dispute between Nigeria and Zhongshan The seizure is a result of a $74.5 million compensation award granted to Zhongshan by an independent arbitral tribunal Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has raised suspicions about the jet seizures, suggesting they might … Read more
The comptroller general of Immigration Service Kemi Nandap conducted a public interaction for the first time on X During the interactive session, she took questions from Nigerians who were eager to know about the dealings of the sector The immigration CG responded to questions revolving around the increase in passport fees and e-gate Take homes … Read more
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new DSS DG. Photo credit: @NigeriaStoriesSource: Twitter1) Assistant DSS DG2) Former DSS boss at state levelRead more on DSS 5 take home lessons to learn from hardship protests, security expert shares details Poland breaks silence on DSS arrest of 7 citizens as hunger protests end in Nigeria DSS reacts to … Read more
“We believe that corporate entities like ours have a duty to support government efforts, especially in areas where the government alone might not be able to cover all needs. This donation is part of our commitment to give back to society and make a positive impact on people’s lives. Our needs assessment process ensured that … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed the son of a traditional ruler in Lagos Photo Credit: @jidewanwooluSource: Twitter READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the presence of Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubus son, at the swearing-in ceremony of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria on Friday, August 23, at the State House in Abuja Nigerians, reacting to the viral photo … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new director generals for the DSS and the NIA on Monday, August 25 Tinubu announced Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed and Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi for the NIA and DSS, respectively The development was disclosed in a statement from the presidency following the resignations of the former DGs of the … Read more
The DSS director general Yusuf Bichi has reportedly tendered his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s government Bichi reportedly told his cronies at the headquarters of the DSS about the development on Monday morning, August 26 The DSS boss’ resignation is coming days after his counterpart at the NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, dumped President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more
The Bola Tinubu government approved N70,000 as the new national minimum wage after a back-and-forth with the organised labour. Photo credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterMinimum wage: Jubilation as Adamawa workers receive N70k”Today, I received a thank you visit from the NLC Adamawa State Chapter, led by Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, at my office. They came to appreciate our … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde’s commissioner for environment in Oyo state, Mogbanjubola Olawale, has been attacked with sticks and other objects by some hoodlums The commissioner and his team arrived at the Mobil, Ring Road in Ibadan, the state capital, for a clean-up in the area when the assailants attacked them Olawale’s team members were severely injured … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a redeployment option for married female Prospective Corps members NYS said married female prospective Corps members should report to the nearest Orientation Camp They are to report with copies of their marital and other relevant documents as evidence for redeployment They are to report with the copies … Read more
Gombe government has promised workers in the state that it will pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000 The deputy governor Manassah Jatau announced this following his meeting with the leadership of the NLC in the state on Sunday, August 25 Jatau, chairman of the states tripartite committee on minimum wage negotiation, disclosed to … Read more
I cant be in this situation with no home, my brother not in school and well be going out from place to place.”I decided to plead with him (the governor) again. I did interviews, and in those interviews, I thanked him.”Im not blackmailing him (the governor) but said we need more help to get my … Read more
The Anambra State Government has announced its intention to address a recent physical altercation within the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare The incident, which occurred on August 15, allegedly escalated during an argument in the office Despite the severity of the situation, the Permanent Secretary declined to comment on the matter when contacted … Read more
Pastor Adeboye will lead the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC) The RCCG general overseer was appointed as the grand patron of the group and Prof. Mary Ajisafe was appointed as the group’s matron Nigerians have taken to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts on Adeboye’s … Read more
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service urged Nigerians to report any officer from the system found wanting While speaking at a virtual event, she revealed that the welfare of immigration personnel has been improved She touched on other factors, which included the highly contested passport fees increase and the introduction of e-gate Nigerian … Read more
As attention remains on the new national minimum wage, shipping industry stakeholders have reached an agreement on setting standards for workers conditions in the field TheTalk.NG understands that this agreement comes after nearly 20 years of struggle and unsuccessful negotiations The agreement is seen as not just a victory for maritime workers but for the … Read more
Although President Tinubu has signed the new minimum wage bill into law but some state governors are yet to implement the N70,000 wage In fact, President Bola Tinubu’s decision to save for the rainy day which includes the implementation of the new wage has been met with opposing views from states This is as representatives … Read more
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have commenced a seven-day warning strike The NARD President, Dr Dele Abdullahi, said the strike will begin Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12 am According to Abdullahi, the decision was made during the Emergency National Executive Council meeting Abdullahi said the strike will begin Monday, August 26, 2024, … Read more
The bandits were yet to establish any contact with the family members of the victims.Source: Original READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
The Yoruba Council has predicted that the Southeast may have a realistic chance of securing the presidency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration There has been an outcry that the Igbos have faced longstanding marginalization in Nigerian politics, including limited access to federal appointments and resources The Yoruba Council criticized the candidacy of Peter Obi … Read more
The Yoruba Council has urged Eastern leaders to adopt a nationalistic approach and abandon regional sentiments The council emphasized the need for constitutional review and rotational presidency to ensure fairness and reduce political marginalization, giving the Eastern region a fair chance at the presidency The Yoruba Council advised the Igbos to end sentiment-based campaigns and … Read more