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President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, has intervened in the death sentence handed over to a Nigerian Lady Zainab Aliyu in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking. President Buhari orders became necessary when reports from…

The United Nations and National Population Commission, NPC, yesterday, disagreed over Nigeria’s current population figure.While the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, in its 2019 state of the world population report said…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says Nigeria’s population has hit a new high of 201 million! In its 2019 state of the world population report seen by TheCable, UNFPA said Nigeria’s growth rate…

Facts have emerged on how Aisha Abba Kyari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, secured her recent appointment as an Assistant Vice President at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority…

The Edo state government says it will dealt with parents and guardians whose children are found loitering around during school hours. The state government gave the warning yesterday as it announced that public and…

On Saturday, the media office of Senate President Bukola Saraki announced his appointment as Ambassador-At-Large by an organisation known as the ‘International Human Rights Commission' (IHRC), painting the…

AFRICA’S foremost businessman and Aliko Dangote Foundation Chairman Alhaji Aliko Dangote donated at the weekend a 2,160-bed space hostel complex to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a criminal charge against Bauchi State governor-elect, Senator Bala Mohammed, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He is…

The Lagos state government has warned consumers against buying some cow hide, known as “ponmo” being sold in some markets in the state. A statement by Adeola Salako, director of public affairs, Lagos…

Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Agomoh, chairman, Abia State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has raised the alarm on activities of some Pentecostal pastors who use their callings to deceive their…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has put together a Clean Note Policy and Banknote Fitness Guideline to ensure the recirculation of clean, fit and high-quality naira notes. According to a statement by the…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power generation has reduced due to an emergency maintenance by Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) on pipeline supplying gas to Egbin, Omotosho, Olorunsogo and Paras power…

A group of lawyers in Bauchi State known as the Body of Bauchi Lawyers of Conscience (BOBOLAC), has called for the immediate appointment of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Mohammed, as…

•Contracts meant to stall our smooth take off – PDP •Stop chasing shadows – APC The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi will complete his second term in May 29. Since his party the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Ask him about his origin and Rev. Dr. Julius Idowu Akindele will tell you that he is a proud Lagosian. The former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and former Head of Service in the Third Republic…

With the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari to the new minimum wage of N30,000, there is no other hurdle barring or delaying state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) from implementing the new pay…

Kano state government has concluded arrangement for a multi-billion naira Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, in Kano metropolis, in an effort to ensure urban regeneration and sustainable transportation. The…

Suspected murderer of father of former Super Eagles player, Chikelu Iloanyusi, was at the weekend arrested in Anaku, Anyamelum local government area of Anambra State. Police spokesperson in the state,…

•Patterns of illegal mining to be identified, •Nigeria still targets $27 billion GDP from mining sector by 2025The Presidency is demanding details of all those licensed to do mining operations in Zamfara State and the…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved $197.5m for the electrification project and Strategic Transport Master Plan for Lagos State.The loans were approved in three memos presented by the ministry of Finance…

Chief Jeremiah Akaava, the Obobanyi of Ohionwa in Ihima, Okehi Local Government of Kogi State, has died at the age of 116. He is reputed to be the oldest monarch in the world. A statement issued by the…

The Gombe State government has imposed a curfew within the state capital indefinitely. This followed the breakdown of law and order in the metropolis on Saturday. Violence broke out in the state…

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) says Tony Elochukwu, a Nigerian from Nnobi, Anambra State, has been killed by an unidentified gunman in South Africa. Prince Ben Okoli, the President of…

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, said he has gotten a “final solution” to former military officers-turned-politicians’ inability to do away with military traits even as civilians or democrats.…