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INEC Presents Soludo with Certificate of Return
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election which was…
Why I now oppose Buhari – Dele Momodu
A 2011 presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has disclosed his reasons for opposing president Muhammadu Buhari. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Momodu stated that Buhari’s…
Alleged CEO Super TV murder: Witness narrates how victim’s body was found
The owner of the rented apartment where Micheal Usifo Ataga, Super TV Chief Executive Officer, was allegedly murdered on Thursday narrated to a Lagos High Court how the body of…
Police arrest suspected kidnappers while collecting ransom
The police command in Ogun has arrested three members of a kidnap syndicate while collecting a ransom. The spokesman for the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the disclosure…
PHOTO: Ikoyi building tilted days before collapse
TheCable has obtained a picture taken before the collapse of the 21-storey building located in Gerrard road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The structure, which was being developed by Fourscore Homes, caved in on…
Afenifere does not believe in secession, says Adebanjo
Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands restructuring to address the country’s challenges. Ayo…
US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal next week
THE United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of the US…
APC Convention Holds December As Stakeholders Demand Buni’s Resignation
Stakeholders are mounting fresh pressure on the chairman of the caretaker committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mail Mala Buni of Yobe State, to resign over the…
Kanu, Igboho: Afenifere, Ohanaeze back political solution, demand release
There are indications that the leaders of self-determination groups, Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra, and Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, of the Yoruba Nation, are…
Fleeing Kidnap Suspect Gunned Down In Niger
Police in Niger State on Thursday killed a fleeing kidnap suspect at Bosso Local Government Area of the state and arrested four others. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr…
Lagos To Divert Traffic At Apapa Road For Rail Project
In continuation of the ongoing Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Redline Project Phase I (Oyingbo - Agbado), the Lagos State Government will divert traffic at Apapa Road in Oyingbo area of…
78% of Girls in Northern Nigeria Marry Before Age 18 – Report
A new report has stated that 78 per cent of girls in northern Nigeria are married before the age of 18. The report titled, ‘State of the Nigerian Girl Report – An Incisive…
Lawmakers Query Malami’s Directive for Keystone Bank to Pay $40m Owed NNPC in Naira
The House of Representatives has expressed dismay over the directive of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami ordering Keystone Bank to…
Why our debt profileis rising , by Fed Govt
Finance, Budget and National Planning Minister Mrs. Zainab Ahmed has explained the motive behind Federal Government acquisition of loans. The minister said the loans would aid the…
Who becomes APC chairman?
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has held its National Convention, which threw up former Senate President Iyochia Ayu as national chairman. All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship…
Malami Should Defend Nigeria, Not Claimants – Gov. Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday maintained that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami has continued to mislead…
We will challenge new Electoral Act in court if Buhari signs it – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to challenge the recently passed Electoral Amendment bill in court if President Muhammadu Buhari goes ahead to sign it. Governor Wike…
FG will pay Nigerians transport allowance after fuel subsidy removal – Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, says the federal government will pay Nigerians transport allowance after removing fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television…
EFCC Detains Lucky Igbinedion Over Alleged ₦1.6 Bilion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion, over alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6…
Troops Kill 15 Bandits, Arrest 48 In N/West, N/Central
The Defence Headquarters Thursday said troops operating in North West and North Central arrested 48 bandits and eliminated 15 in two weeks. Defence spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Bernard…
Banditry: Police, Ali Kwara’s Successor Clear Bauchi Forests
Ahmad Muhammad Kwara, who is the successor to the late armed robbers’ hunter, Ali Kwara, in collaboration with the police have combed some forests in Bauchi State to rid them of…
Missing Vanguard Reporter Found Dead
Tordue Salem, an Abuja-based reporter of Vanguard, who went missing last month, has been found dead. The newspaper disclosed this in a report, saying details of the circumstances…
‘They forged documents’ — police speak on suspects linked to Odili home invasion
Frank Mba, spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), says some of the suspects arrested over the invasion of the residence of Mary Odili, a justice of the supreme court, “forged documents”.…
Andy Uba Rejects Anambra Election Results
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the just concluded Anambra State Governorship Election, Senator Andy Uba, has rejected the outcome of the polls. Uba said this in a…