Obasanjo reacts to implementation of Abia pension law abolishing benefits for ex-governors
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged governors to follow Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s lead in revoking laws permitting former governors and deputies to receive pensions
- The excessive pension payments to ex-political officeholders, particularly governors, have sparked significant concern among Nigerians due to their arbitrary nature
- Although some states, like Lagos, have revised the laws recently, there is continued public demand for the total abolition of this practice
Breaking: NAHCON Announces Travel Date for Hajj Pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the date the first aeroplane will convey Nigerian Muslims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj The commission noted that there will be changes to this year’s schedule, revealing plans to make a stop at Madinah NAHCON urged all concerned stakeholders to work diligently and together to ensure … Continue reading here ▶
Video: Facts to Know About Lagos Under bridge Apartment Where Tenants Pay N250,000 Rent Annually
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism in Nigeria. Ikoyi, Lagos state – The Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government in Lagos state recently uncovered a network of makeshift apartments under the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi. There, tenants reportedly pay N250,000 annually for a room. 86 rooms where tenants paid … Continue reading here ▶
BREAKING: Gunshots, Tension in Lagos as Hoodlums Clash, Set Market on Fire, Video Emerges
A number of Nigerians have been reportedly injured during a clash among hoodlums at the Ile Epo area of Lagos state. It was learnt that the clash between the hoodlums started around the market area on Wednesday night, May 1 and continued on Thursday morning, May 2. Hoodlums attacked each other in Lagos Photo Credit: … Continue reading here ▶
“Beaten to Death”: Policewoman Killed in Front of Station By Angry Travellers
Police have arrested 16 people involved in the killing of a Policewoman who was on duty after she asked the travellers for their vehicle particulars The tragic event happened in front of the Police station when a group of youth numbering more than 30 perpetrated the act Police have arrested at least 16 who were … Continue reading here ▶
Minimum Wage: Anxiety as Labour Gives Tinubu Fresh Ultimatum
The NLC and TUC have called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that all negotiations on the new minimum wage end by May 31 Both NLC and TUC leaders threatened to shut down the country should the new minimum wage was not announced on May 31 The union leaders also demanded that the new minimum … Continue reading here ▶
