President Bola Tinubu has banned public office holders from embarking on public-funded foreign trips for three months The Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the ban will take effect on April 1, 2024 Gbajabiamila explained that the decision was taken as a cost-saving measure without compromising government functions READ IN FULL + … Read more
ECOWAS has condemned the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Delta state, south-south Nigeria In a communique on Wednesday night, March 20, signed by Omar Alieu Touray, ECOWAS’ president, the regional organisation described the killing as a “cowardly act” TheTalk.NG reports that ECOWAS urged communities to “eschew all forms of violence and employ … Read more
The soldiers and other military officers who were brutally killed by suspected militants in Delta, will receive national honours, according to President Bola Tinubu. READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a notable plea while hosting federal lawmakers for Ramadan 2024 Iftar on Wednesday, March 20. He said he had complained already. READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
A Lagos state official has disclosed when the first set of autopsy results of Mohbad will be available. Mohbad died controversially on September 12, 2023, in Lagos. READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering governance and security matters. FCT, Abuja – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Kayode Cole for making online comments predicting the anti-graft agency boss, Ola Olukoyede’s death. TheTalk.NG learnt that the arrest was effected on Monday, March … Read more
A poultry manager in Ogun state has been abducted by unknown gunmen and whisked to an unknown location The farm manager was taken by the gunmen as the replacement for his brother who travelled abroad The Sobaloju of Idowa, Chief Yusuf Olusanya and the commissioner of police, Ogun state, Abiodun Alamutu, have confirmed the unfortunate … Read more
Nigerians have been urged to embrace happiness and positivity, especially in challenging times The Nigeria Police gave this advice to celebrate the annual International Day of Happiness, as the country grapples with economic hardship and rising insecurity On Wednesday, March 20, the police urged Nigerians to embrace the “Don’t worry, be happy” lifestyle, noting, the … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering governance and security matters. FCT, Abuja – Major-general Henry Ayoola (Rtd), the former Commander of Operation Safe Haven in Jos, Plateau state, has said that the list revealing alleged financiers of terror in Nigeria is the right step in fighting insurgency. Speaking in … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy FCT, Abuja – The breakdown of the proposed monthly salaries, allowances and fringe benefits of judicial officers as approved by the House of Representatives has emerged. According to the bill passed for an Act for upward review of salaries and … Read more
As one of the best private universities in Nigeria, Madonna University has since its inception, remained dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in learning The founder of the university made a stunning revelation about female students who gained admission into the institution and after graduation Rev Fr Emmanual Edeh, in a viral video, said Madonna … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady has sent an important message to citizens as economic hardship bites harder in the country Remi Tinubu urged Nigerians to grow something as she reassured the citizenry that the renewed hope agenda is still intact Reacting to her statement on X, some Nigerians demanded answers on what exactly should be planted, a … Read more
Senator Shehu Sani has revealed which is stronger between people’s ethnicity and the religion they practice The former federal lawmaker said it appears that ethnicity is stronger than religion because people can’t change their tribe Nigerians have taken to social media to react to Sani’s stand, explaining which they think is stronger FCT, Abuja – … Read more
The Senate is currently meeting with the nation’s service chiefs following the death of several military personnel in Delta state The Senate Joint Committee ordered, noting specifically that perpetrators of the act must be brought to book Wednesday’s session, led by the chairman of the joint committee (comprising Army, Navy, Defence and Airforce committees), Ahmed … Read more
The Accord Party (AP) strongly condemned the tragic incident where gunmen fatally attacked 16 soldiers during a peace mission in the Okuoma community, Bomadi LGA of Delta state. Maxwell Mgbudem, the party’s national chairman, conveyed the party’s condemnation, labelling the act atrocious. The military has been urged to remain professional in their rules of engagement … Read more
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has sent an important message to President Bola Tinubu The religious leaders urged President Tinubu to use his good office to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu This appeal came after Kanu’s bail application was denied on Tuesday, March 19, by a Federal High Court, Abuja division TheTalk.NG journalist … Read more
The House of Representatives has finally passed the bill, which stated the increased salaries of judiciary workers, from the bottom to the Chief Justice of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu forwarded the bill to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, and it was read on the floor of the plenary According to the bill, the chief … Read more
The Federal Government has identified Tukur Mamu, a publisher from Kaduna, along with 14 others, as individuals involved in financing terrorism within the country Mamu has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) since September 2022 Among the identified financiers are nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and firms TheTalk.NG … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide FCT, Abuja – The Nigerian Senate has passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The federal lawmaker passed the bill on Wednesday, March 20. President Tinubu transmitted the Bill … Read more
Some shops in the Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo section of the Idumota Market in Lagos state were gutted by fire The fire outbreak affected two two-storey structures and one three-storey building majorly for selling clothes, bags and shoes The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service director, Margaret Adeseye, said the agency received a call about … Read more
The recent World Happiness Report, published on Wednesday, revealed that Nigeria now holds the 102nd spot among 143 nations in global happiness rankings This marks a seven-place decline from last year when it was positioned 95th In this year’s report, Nigeria falls behind nations such as Iran and Azerbaijan, which hold the 100th and 101st … Read more
The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a bill to stop the tradition of providing pensions to former and deputy governors Pending the governor’s approval, the bill will be named the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governor’s (Repeal) Law 2024” The Speaker highlighted that the bill will be enforced from Tuesday, March 19, 2024 … Read more
Shyngle Wigwe, the father of the deceased Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, has urged people not to mourn his son In a video that gained widespread attention, the 89-year-old expressed gratitude to God, believing Herbert has found peace in another realm with his creator Herbert, along with five others, tragically perished in a helicopter accident … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has shut down activities at the secretariat of the Labour Party (LP), demanding the sack of the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure. The NLC members are protesting against the Labour … Read more
New developments have surfaced in the ongoing effort to apprehend those responsible for the deaths of 16 soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army Reports indicate that three suspects have been apprehended and transferred to military headquarters for questioning The national assembly’s upper chamber also demanded a prompt and comprehensive investigation TheTalk.NG … Read more
The Economic Financial Crime Commission has won the case against the Kano government, which illegally held pensioners’ funds for two administrations The Abuja Federal High Court, chaired by Justice I.E Ekwo, ordered the forfeiture of the structures valued at N4.1 billion The commission reiterated their promise to continue the fight against corruption regardless of the … Read more
A Grade 1 Area Court sitting at Lugbe, Abuja, has sent a 36-year-old labourer to 15 months in prison Terkaa Akishi was jailed for stealing two Qurans and a cell phone from a Mosque in the Asokoro area of Abuja Delivering the judgement on Tuesday, March 19, the Judge, Malam Aliyu Kagarko, gave the convict … Read more
The state of insecurity in Nigeria has reached a fever pitch, and farmers are at the receiving end Reports have confirmed that over 160 farmers have been killed in a bandit attack just within March of 2024 Some of the states affected by this dastard act include Benue, Plateau, Niger and other states in the … Read more
Peter Gregory Obi remains actively involved in observing Ramadan alongside Muslims nationwide The Labour Party representative was seen attending prayers at the Suleja Central Mosque on the Suleja-Kaduna road in Niger State Alongside other worshippers, Obi participated in listening to the Tafsir sermon delivered by the Mosque’s Imam on Tuesday, March 19th TheTalk.NG journalist Segun … Read more
The federal government, under the watch of President Bola Tinubu, has uncovered 15 individuals, including six Bureau De Change operators, as financiers of terrorism This was disclosed in an email reportedly received by The Punch, stating that the individuals were receiving or sending money for or on behalf of the terrorists One of them is … Read more