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Few hours to Eid-el-Fitr, HRH Aminu Ado-Bayero bags award as ‘Most Peaceful Emir In Nigeria’ The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has been recognised as the ‘Most Peaceful Emir’ in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement during the formal presentation of an award by the Nigerian Citizens Peace Ambassadors led by its chairman, Professor Yahaya Imam. The University Don commended the Emir during an event at the monarch’s Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano, for suspending his planned Sallah Durbar in the interest of peace in the state. “His Highness has been an advocate of peace, and since the beginning of the Emirate Tussle, he has been doing his best to maintain peace despite all efforts by some unscrupulous elements to disrupt it “We are here to honour you and to present this award to you on behalf of the Nigerian Citizen Peace Ambassadors. “You have done so much for peace of our dear state. Suspending the Durbar is an indication that you’re a peaceful man. This is h...

Corps member alleges NYSC mistakenly paid her ₦777k instead of ₦77k A  Nigerian youth corps member has alleged that she received ₦777,000 instead of the usual ₦77,000 NYSC allowance paid to corps members. She made this revelation in a video shared on her TikTok page, where she expressed her concerns and intentions to report the issue to the authorities. Corps member alleges NYSC mistakenly paid her ₦777k. In the video, she explained that she woke up, checked her phone, and was shocked to see an alert of ₦777,000 from NYSC instead of the expected ₦77,000. Fearing possible accusations, she stated her plan to visit the bank, police station, and her Local Government Inspector (LGI) to report the incident. Her statement read: “I received an alert of ₦777K instead of the ₦77K they’re paying others. My own 7 is 3. I’m going to the police station to report, I’ll also visit my LGI office and inform my bank before I get accused of not raising an alarm.” As the video gained tracti...

I’m proud to associate with you, Buhari greets Tinubu at 73 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a birthday call from former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed the conversation in a press statement on Saturday. In the call, Buhari expressed his gratitude for Tinubu’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his contribution to the party’s victories in 2015 and 2019. “When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the country,” Buhari told Tinubu. Buhari described him as “a party stalwart, a staunch activist, a reliable ally, and a serial winner of democratic elections.” He added, “I am truly proud of my association with Asiwaju.” Buhari reaffirmed his belief in the APC’s vision for Nigeria, stating that the mandate given in 2015 was to build a better future for the country, and he was pleased to see Tinubu continuing that mission. The former presid...

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Do2dtun, others who reacted to Dakolo, Larazus’ saga The conversation around gospel minister charging to sing in churches has been going on for weeks now and became controversial at some points The trending topic started after a clergy, Femi Lazarus, slammed gospel ministers over the amount they charge and other conditions they give to minister in churches A lot of celebrities aired their opinion about it as some of them took sides, TheTalk.NG presents some of the people, who slammed the clergy over his utterance Some Nigerian celebrities had to join the conservation surrounding Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus on what gospel ministers charge in churches. The clergy, who is the lead pastor of Light Nation Church, had taken a swipe at gospel ministers over their charges, and Timi Dakolo was the first to react to it. He slammed the pastor and affirmed that gospel singers also have bills to pay. Ali Baba, Do2dtun, others who reacted to Timi Dakolo, ...

Eid-el-Fitr: Police ban Sallah Durbar celebration in Kano The Kano State Police Command has banned all Sallah Durbar celebrations across the state ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the ban while addressing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters, citing security concerns and the need to prevent potential unrest. According to CP Bakori, intelligence reports indicated plans by certain groups to disrupt the Durbar festivities and create instability. After consulting with the Kano State Government and other key stakeholders, the police command deemed it necessary to prohibit the event. “In pursuit of a safe and secure celebration, and to maintain peace and public order, the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has assessed the rising tensions and uncertainties surrounding the Durbar activities,” Bakori said. “Following credible intelligence reports about plans to use the Durbar as a proxy fo...

Soyinka speaks on Fubara’s suspension Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has reacted to the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara , alongside the state’s lawmakers as part of the state of emergency President Bola Tinubu declared there. According to the revered writer, the declaration is against the spirit of federalism. The Nobel laureate, who spoke to an international news outlet, The Africa Report, said the declaration of a state of emergency in the manner with which it was carried out betrayed federalism. According to Soyinka, the 1999 constitution gives too much power to the president, saying there was the need for a national discussion on the matter. He said, “If it is constitutionally right, then I think it is about time we sat down and amended the constitution to make sure that it operates as a genuine federal entity. “The government is over-centralised. The debate will go on whether this (state of emergency) was, in the first place, a wise dec...

Our education not bargaining chip, OAU students lament lecturers’ strike The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday, said “enough is enough” regarding the delay caused to medical students by the strike embarked upon by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. The Students’ Union at the university, led by the President, Secretary-General, and Public Relations Officer— Omoboriowo Isaac, Babatimehin Kinfeosi, and Aka Daniel, respectively — expressed frustration, saying their members were tired of being “the collateral damage in a war we did not start.” They stated that the over two-month strike, which has paralysed academic activities for medical students, was causing their “dreams of becoming medical professionals to waste away for reasons beyond our control.” TIFEMAX NEWS  reports that medical and dental students in the Colleges of Medicine and College of Health Sciences in the South-West have been bearing the brunt of th...

Part-time HND ineligible for NYSC mobilisation, minister clarifies The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Thursday, announced the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilisation of Higher National Diploma graduates for the National Youth Service Corps A statement by the ministry said the decision followed a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC. Similarly, the minister confirmed that only full-time HND graduates are eligible and can now proceed with their mobilisation. “This development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program. It underscores the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system. However, those who did HND part-time are not eligible for mobilization at all. "To facilitate a seamless mobilisation process, the National Board for Technical Education has been directed to expedite the collation ...

Nigerian ‘Dead Woman’ Appears In Court To Reclaim £350,000 London Home From Fraudster A Nigerian woman who had been falsely declared dead appeared in a UK court via video link from Nigeria to challenge a convicted fraudster’s attempt to seize her £350,000 home in London. According to Mail Online, 55-year-old June Ashimola was reportedly pronounced dead in February 2019 in Nigeria, leading to a lengthy legal battle over her estate. However, she recently appeared before High Court Judge John Linwood, confirming she was alive and had fallen victim to an elaborate fraud. The court heard that Ms. Ashimola filed the case after being falsely registered as deceased, which led to her estate—primarily her home in Woolwich, London—being unlawfully handed over to associates of Tony Ashikodi, a convicted fraudster. She had left the UK for Nigeria in 2018 and had not returned since. In October 2022, Ruth Samuel was granted Power of Attorney on behalf of Bakare Lasisi, who falsely claimed...

UNIZIK exams threatened as workers protest N25,000 deduction from salary Tension is mounting at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, following the unexpected deduction of up to N25,000 from the February 2025 salaries of staff members, a situation that has sparked outrage within the university community. After a prolonged delay in salary payments, which extended into March 5, staff members began receiving their salaries, only to discover significant shortfalls. The deductions, which reportedly varied among employees, have raised concerns, especially as the university is currently conducting examinations. Several affected workers, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, lamented that the recurring salary deductions have remained unexplained by the university’s bursary unit. They warned that if no clear explanation is provided, they may be forced to take decisive actions, including protests or an industrial strike. A senior management offi...

OAU Storms Quarterfinals of University Duel Competition. Obafemi Awolowo University OAU Storms Quarterfinals of University Duel Competition University Duel png News OAU Storms Quarterfinals of University Duel Competition Mar 05, 2025 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has made an impressive advancement to the quarterfinal stage of the prestigious University Duel competition, a national contest designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation among undergraduates. The University’s formidable team comprises Adesina Lekan, a 200-level student of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Alli Abdulquayum, and Ogungbayi Imran, who are 100-level students of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Demonstrating outstanding intellectual prowess, Abdulquayum scored 88 points, while Imran and Lekan each secured 82 points. With a remarkable team average of 84 points, OAU secured second place behind the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in ...

I didn’t know my dad was rich – DJ Cuppy. Florence Otedola, AKA DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has opened up about realizing how privileged she is. The music star revealed that she initially did not realise she came from a wealthy background. She said she has now realised that her privilege, which seemed normal, was another person’s prayer point. On her X handle, Cuppy wrote, “Growing up, I didn’t fully realise just how privileged I was. I never had to worry about anything. “Thank God I see it now. What felt normal to me is something someone else is praying for. Gratitude changes everything.”

Muslim man stops woman in bus for eating while he is fasting, tells her to stop A Muslim man confronted a woman inside a public bus, urging her to stop eating because he was fasting, leading to a heated exchange between the pair. The incident was captured in a video currently making waves on the popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). In the footage, the woman was seen eating when the man’s voice could be heard, addressing her from nearby. He complained that he could smell her food and insisted that she should stop eating out of respect for his fasting. In response, the woman firmly stated that she was simply having her lunch and saw no reason why her meal should affect him. However, the man persisted, suggesting that she should at least wait until she left the bus before eating. His exact words were: “Excuse me, I can smell that. Do you mind eating that somewhere else? I’m fasting. Can’t you wait till you get off the bus?” As the video spread online, social me...