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Nigerian doctor who knew ‘near nothing’ faces panel in Ireland
A medical inquiry has heard that a Nigerian doctor Francis Megwa, who was employed as a senior house officer at University Maternity Hospital Limerick knew “near nothing” and was…
Aggrieved Benue pensioners task Ortom on 33 months arrears
Coalition of Aggrieved Pensioners in Benue State has called on the state government to direct the payment of their outstanding pensions and gratuities. The union made this appeal,…
Afenifere replies Malami over claims on Igboho accounts
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has reacted to the allegations by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, that Yoruba nation…
FG completes repairs of bombed Abuja-Kaduna rail track, reopens today
The Federal Government, on Friday, announced that it had completed the repairs of the Abuja-Kaduna rail track that was bombed by terrorists on Wednesday. The Minister of…
FBN Holdings speaks on Otedola’s acquisition of majority stake
FBN Holdings Plc has denied the purported acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Femi Otedola. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the company spoke in a statement…
Forfeited assets allocated to 118 successful bidders
Umar Mohammed, chairman of the inter-ministerial committee on the disposal of forfeited assets, says the assets have been allocated to 118 successful bidders. He said this on Friday at a media…
N50m bullet proof judgment car missing in Lagos court
The Chief Judge of Lagos state, Justice Kazeem Alogba is currently trying to unravel how a judgement car worth about N50 million got missing from the custody of the court. Towards…
Nigeria’s foreign reserve surpasses $40 billion, hits highest level in 23 months
Nigeria’s foreign reserve crossed the $40 billion mark on 18th October 2021, after gaining $566.45 million on Monday to close at $40.39 billion. This is according to data…
Halt National Convention Now – Secondus Tells PDP
In a letter dated 21st October, 2021, former National chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus move to stop PDP convention. The letter reads: Dear Sir, RE:…
EndSARS: Lekki Residents Donate Office Block To Police Station
The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has donated an office block to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos, to support policing of the area. LERSA President,…
All IDP camps in Maiduguri to be shut by December 31, says Governor Zulum
The Borno government says it will close all camps for internally displaced persons (IDP) located within Maiduguri, the state capital, by December 31. Babagana Zulum, governor of…
ALERT: FluBot malware targeting Android devices to steal banking information, NCC warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised the alarm over extremely damaging malware called ‘FluBot’ — which attacks Android devices. Malware is a generic word used to…
Insecurity is reducing… FG doing its best to tackle challenges – Ndume
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says insecurity is reducing in the country. Ndume spoke on Friday with journalists after the turbaning of Saliu Mustapha, an aspirant for…
Palace Of Imo Monarch Set On Fire
Gunmen suspected to be IPOB members have set the palace of the traditional ruler of the Etekwuru community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on fire.…
EndSARS Protesters Played Into Nnamdi Kanu’s Hands – FG
The Federal Government has said EndSARS protesters played into the hands of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Attorney-General of the Federation…
MMIA Airport Scandal: UK Returnees Refuse To Pay FG’s Money Into Private Account
There was pandemonium at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday evening as travelers arriving Nigeria from the United Kingdom protested demand by officials of the…
IPOB attacked 164 police stations, killed 175 security operatives – FG
The federal government says the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) attacked 164 police stations in the south-east. Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, disclosed this…
FG identifies Igboho’s ‘sponsors’, says he received N127m
The federal government says it identified the sponsors of Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho. Abubakar Malami (SAN), attorney-general of the federation, disclosed this at a…
Reps panel threatens to order CBN to take over Heritage Bank over debt
A house of representatives committee has threatened to ask the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the operations of Heritage Bank over alleged debt to the federal government.…
Battle At Synagogue, Trustee Alleges Threat To Life, TB Joshua’s Daughter Reacts
The leadership and succession crises at the Synagogue Church of All Nations may not be over as a member of the Board of Trustees, Joseph David, has raised the alarm over…
I’ve not asked any politician to beg presidency on my behalf – Igboho
Yomi Alliyu, counsel to Sunday Adeyemo, a Yoruba youth leader also known as Sunday Igboho, says his client did not authorise any politician to beg the presidency on his behalf. After…
Sign HND/BSc Dichotomy Bill Into Law – Poly Workers Beg Buhari
Workers in the Nigerian polytechnics have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s Degree (BSc.) dichotomy bill recently…
Two Nigerian Arrested For Cocaine Trafficking In Malawi
Two Nigerians aged 35 and 28 have been arrested at Area 49 in Lilongwe after being found with 11 grams of cocaine. The suspects have been identified as Chinesi Omuka aged 35…
Banks make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for staff
Nigerian banks have issued directives mandating workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, TheCable understands. In circulars seen by TheCable, six financial institutions directed…