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Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has taken a firm position against roadside “car spotting” on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, declaring the practice criminal. The announcement has generated debate over street extortion, security and the growing presence of informal groups demanding money from motorists.
A viral video involving a Nigerian youth who reportedly confessed to resorting to an armed approach because he desperately needed money for food has triggered a heated conversation online. While some Nigerians condemned the use of violence, others said the disturbing account reflects the level of economic desperation facing young people struggling to survive.
Ebonyi State has passed a new law regulating residential rents, property agency fees and scrap metal trading, including a 2% cap on agency charges. The move has generated discussion online, with residents welcoming efforts to tackle excessive housing costs while others question whether the new rules will be properly enforced.
A video showing Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, wife of Nasarawa APC governorship candidate Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, distributing cash to women has triggered fresh debate online, with supporters describing it as empowerment while critics question its political timing ahead of the 2027 election.
Veteran journalist Babajide Kolade-Otitoju has come under fire online after his analysis of the Osun governorship election and comments about Davido's involvement in the race triggered a heated debate. Supporters of the Accord Party accuse him of bias, while others defend his right to offer political analysis as the August 15 election approaches.
A Nigerian woman says she was falsely accused during a 2022 NYSC camp controversy after a fellow corps member allegedly used AI-generated images and videos. She says a later review cleared her to complete service, but detailed official records were not located in publicly accessible sources reviewed by Talk Ya True.
Tonto Dikeh has responded to the backlash surrounding her newly launched New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle in Abuja, telling Nigerians that a difficult period involving her son's health helped change her outlook on life. The actress said she had come to realise that money could not solve everything and appealed to Nigerians to stop dragging her as she begins what she describes as a genuine journey of repentance and service to God.
Fresh calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu are gaining attention as supporters and activists raise concerns about his medical treatment and conditions in custody. The latest claims have reignited a wider debate over his imprisonment, human rights and whether Nigeria's justice system treats politically sensitive detainees consistently.
Tonto Dikeh has officially launched her own ministry, New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, in Abuja, marking a dramatic new chapter in the actress's public life. The announcement has generated a mixture of congratulations, curiosity and scepticism online as Nigerians debate her transition from Nollywood star to evangelist.
Pastor Jerry Eze has taken on a new corporate role after Heirs Life Assurance appointed him an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment has generated congratulatory reactions online, while Heirs Life says his influence, community engagement and philanthropic work could help strengthen public trust and expand insurance access across Nigeria.
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved 4,800 Special Assistant positions across the state's 192 wards, with 25 aides expected to be selected from each ward. While the government describes the move as a way of taking governance closer to communities, the political nature of the announcement has sparked questions online about public appointments, party structures and the cost of maintaining such a large network of aides.
A viral video shows APC supporter Ero-Arike distributing rice in Osun while urging support for Bola Oyebamiji. The clip has fueled debate over campaign ethics, economic hardship and whether food distribution tied to voting appeals may constitute voter inducement.